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9 articles for “psychosomatic disorder”
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Study on the Diagnostic Classification and Clinical Psychological Characteristics of Depression in General Clinical Setting
Abstract: AbstractObjectives: The aim of the study is to propose the diagnostic classification and to reveal clinical psychological characteristics of depression that can be seen in digestive department. Method: After verification of depression by Hamilton Depression Rating Scale to 120 patients with digestive disease, we assessed and classified depression by etiology, psychological and somatic symptoms considering biological factors (gender, age etc.). Results: we classified depression in general clinical setting into psychosomatic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Unani Concepts of Brain Pathology: Humoral Mechanisms in Māddī Neurological Disorders
Abstract: Background: The Unani System of Medicine (USM) considers the brain (Dimāgh) as the principal organ of Quwā Nafsāniyya (psychic faculties), responsible for sensation, cognition, memory, movement, and emotional regulation. According to Unani principles, health is maintained through equilibrium of Mizāj (temperament) and Akhlāṭ (humours), whereas disease develops when this balance is disturbed. Among neurological disorders, Sū’-i-Mizāj Māddī Dimāgh refers to pathological conditions of the brain associated with the accumulation of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Unani Herbal Management of Sayalan-al-Rahim (Vaginal Discharge)—A Literary Revie
Abstract: Sayalan-al-Rahim (Vaginal Discharge) is one of the most common manifestations among all gynecological disorders and is an important psychosomatic disorder affecting the psychology of women irrespective of socioeconomical status and occupation. It creates irritation in women’s freedom and decreases quality of life (QoL). The discharge may be thick or thin in consistency and whitish or yellowish in colour. Prevalence of vaginal discharge in India is about 30%. The symptoms include …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Infertility-Psychosomatic Aspect
Abstract: We are in the 21st century and the society is now facing a stressful situation. As a result we need to face many problems like physical and mental ailments. Psychological distress is generally recognized as a contributing factor to infertility. Ayurveda reiterated that human being is a psychosomatic unit, so to establish fertility, healthy mind and body are necessary. Out of total presentations, female infertility of idiopathic origin accounts for …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–16 Read article
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Exploration of “Heyam Dukham Anagatam” in Fostering the Health: A Review Study
Abstract: Introduction: Patanjali advises us “Heyam Dukham Anagatam” to make efforts to prevent those miseries that are yet to occur thus giving us a vital clue about the importance of preventive action in avoiding future sorrows. He further stated that the cause of pain is the union between the seer and the seen. This unyielding bondage that causes all suffering is in fact ultimately due to Avidya, ignorance of reality. In …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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Ayurvedic Approach in Case of Irritable Bowel Disease– A Case Study Highlighting the Efficacy and Safety
Abstract: Irritable bowel disease (IBD) is a common psychosomatic disorder that affects the gastrointestinal system, with symptoms that include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. If left untreated, it turns into chronic IBS. It can be controlled by adjusting the diet, changing the lifestyle. More severe symptoms include weight loss, diarrhea at night, bleeding from the rectum, anemia due to iron deficiency, unexplained vomiting, and pain …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Research Works carried out on Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine) in the Department of Shalakyatantra, Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar
Abstract: Ardhavabhedaka is a Tridoshaja disease; clinically, it is a Rakta/Pitta dominant disease. Ardhavabhedaka- hemicranial headache is a psychosomatic disorder: later replaced by migraine a Greek word "half of the head". Present study is aimed to highlight the effective role of Ayurvedic medicines, i.e. Laghu Sutashekhara Rasa, Sutashekhara Rasa, Brihat Dashmoola Taila, Brihat Jeevakadya Taila and Go-ghrita Nasya. Till date, total three clinical researches have been carried out in the subject …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Outcome of the Ayurvedic Medication on a Child with Cerebral Palsy–A Single Case Study
Abstract: The leading cause of childhood disability is cerebral palsy (CP) affecting functions and development of child. CP is a neuromotor disorder of cerebral origin. It is nonprogressive in nature. It cannot be linked to any single disease or condition in Ayurveda, as it is a multidisciplinary disease with clinical characteristics of a wide variety. Of the many species and subtypes of CP, no one has a known cure. Acharya Vaghbhata …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Mind-Gut Connection: The Psychosomatic Effects of Stress and Emotions on Digestive System
Abstract: Stress, understood as an immediate disruption to bodily equilibrium, triggers an adaptive or allostatic response that impacts gastrointestinal function both in the short and long term. The enteric nervous system communicates in both directions with the brain through parasympathetic and sympathetic pathways, collectively forming what is known as the brain-gut axis. Unani scholars describe stress as a response to the loss of something valuable, such as an opportunity, a desired …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–14 Read article