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Anxiety disorders are one of the most prevalent class of mental disorders in the general population. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common anxiety disorder that comprises continuous and long-lasting worrying, tension, which making normal life problematic and relaxation impossible The prevalence rate of GAD disorder is increasing constantly in modern era. Though many different types of modern medications used currently to treat anxiety disorders provide temporary relief, they come with various side effects, Drug dependence and safety concerns. In Ayurveda the symptoms of this disease show resemblance with the condition. Cittodvega (excited state of mind) which is one among the Manovikara in Ayurveda caused by dysfunction of increased Vata and Pitta dosha. The present study was conducted as an Uncontrolled clinical trial to study the Efficacy of Drakshadi Phantam in 38 diagnosed participants of Generalized Anxiety Disorder with the age group 20–50 were administered with 100ml of Drakshadi Phantam twice daily before food continuously for a period of 45 days. Five assessments were done staring from 0th day of treatment to 60 the day of the study with a gap of 15 days, using Hamilton anxiety rating scale and Rajas Tams rating scale. The assessment scores of different intervals were statistically analysed using RM ANOVA. Effect of the therapy were statistically analysed in each domain of HAM – A rating scale in different intervals of the study. The therapy was found statistically significant in reducing the symptoms of GAD in all the 14 domains of the HAM- A Rating scale. Based on results it has been concluded that Drakshadi Phantam has statistically significant effect in reducing the symptoms of all the 14 domains of Hamilton anxiety rating scale and reducing the Rajasika and Tamasika qualities of the study participants.
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In the era of global transmission, when all the luxurious concept stands meaningless people are forced to believe the concept of ‘individualistic approach in disease management’. This pandemic COVID 19 has been an eye opener which showed the world that there doesn’t exists any magic pill. The one and only protector we have is our immune system. Many people are prone to ill health due to their irregular dietary habit (Āharaja), activities (Vihāraja) change in climate, on the other hand, some people remain healthy in spite of violating healthy rules and do not get affected by any disease. This is because of the variation in their immune power. Ayurveda described Vyādhikşhamatva in more detail and magnificent way which can be considered equivalent to modern concepts of immunity. The term Vyādhikşhamatva is made up of two words; Vyādhi (disease) and kşhamatva (suppress or overcome). Ayurveda describes numerous health practices as Dinacarya, Ritucarya, Rasāyana, Sadvritta, Acāra rasāyana, Yoga and meditation to help mind and body to thrive. Homeostasis of Ojas, Agni, Srotas, Doşa and Duşya along with and associated is the pleasant state of sensory organs and mind, soul essential for good health. The government interventions during COVID-19 like Punarjani, Sukhayushyam, Swasthyam, Niramaya, Ayur raksha clinics which aims at strengthening the preventive mechanism gives Ayurveda a new ray of hope to globalize its importance.