🧠 PTSD: An Ayurvedic and Modern Approach at Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital

📘 Introduction

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), known in Ayurveda as Manasika Abhighata (mental trauma), is a serious mental health condition triggered by witnessing or experiencing a terrifying event.
At Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital, we provide a comprehensive, integrative approach combining Ayurvedic wisdom with modern psychological and medical interventions.

🔍 Understanding PTSD

PTSD develops after exposure to traumatic incidents like:

  • Combat

  • Natural disasters

  • Accidents

  • Physical or emotional assault

It manifests as persistent distress, emotional disturbances, and significant impairment in daily functioning.

🪔 Ayurvedic Perspective

Ayurveda attributes PTSD primarily to Vata imbalance, along with disturbances in Rajas and Manovaha Srotas.

  • Vata Prakopa – Causes fear, anxiety, flashbacks, and nightmares

  • Rajas Vriddhi – Leads to emotional reactivity, hyper-alertness, and irritability

  • Manovaha Srotas Dushti – Disrupts mental clarity, causing dissociation and instability

  • Ojas Kshaya – Lowers mental strength and resilience, heightening trauma impact

🧬 Modern Medical Causes

  • Exposure to Traumatic Events – Direct or indirect experiences of life-threatening situations

  • Severity of Trauma – Long-lasting or intensely emotional traumatic experiences

  • Lack of Social Support – Emotional isolation post-trauma

  • Pre-existing Mental Health Conditions – Depression, anxiety, etc.

  • Genetic Predisposition – Family history of mood or anxiety disorders

🚨 Signs and Symptoms of Manasika Abhighata

  • Intrusive Symptoms – Flashbacks, nightmares, unwanted memories

  • Avoidance – Evading reminders of the trauma (places, people, situations)

  • Mood and Thought Disturbances – Negative beliefs, emotional numbness, isolation

  • Hyperarousal – Irritability, exaggerated startle, sleep difficulties

  • Dissociation – Feeling disconnected from self or surroundings

🌿 Ayurvedic Approach to Management

Ayurveda focuses on soothing the mind, balancing Vata, and rebuilding mental stability:

  • Sattvavajaya Chikitsa – Mental purification via counseling, meditation, and spiritual support

  • Vata Balancing – Use of calming herbs and therapies

  • Panchakarma Therapies – Detox and mind-body rejuvenation

  • Rasayana Therapies – Restoring vitality and inner strength

  • Dinacharya & Ritucharya – Daily and seasonal health practices

🛶 Key Ayurvedic Therapeutic Interventions

  • Abhyanga – Full-body oil massage to calm the nervous system

  • Shirodhara – Warm oil flow on the forehead to relieve anxiety and fear

  • Nasya – Medicated nasal drops to clear mental pathways

  • Yoga & Meditation – Reconnects mind and body, builds emotional resilience

  • Herbal Medicines – Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Jatamansi, Tagara, Shankhapushpi

💊 Modern Medical Treatments at Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital

We offer clinically proven, structured psychological care:

  • Psychotherapy – Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy

  • Lifestyle Modifications – Healthy diet, daily movement, restful sleep, stress reduction

  • Support Groups – Peer sharing, healing, and guided support systems

🔄 Integration of Approaches

Our treatment philosophy is comprehensive and integrative:

  • Ayurvedic therapies enhance emotional stability, improve sleep, and reduce stress

  • Ayurvedic lifestyle changes support long-term psychological healing

  • Modern psychotherapy is complemented by Panchakarma and Rasayana for deeper healing

🧩 Customization of Treatment

Every treatment plan is tailored based on:

  • Dosha constitution and imbalance

  • Severity and duration of symptoms

  • Mental health history

  • Environmental and lifestyle factors

🌟 Advantages of Our Approach

  • Holistic focus on mind, body, and emotions

  • Effective symptom relief with reduced relapse risk

  • Synergistic use of Ayurveda and modern science

  • Personalized care designed for each individual

🏥 Yogakshema Ayurveda Hospital: Your Destination for Holistic Healthcare

At Yogakshema, we combine compassion with clinical expertise to guide patients through the healing journey from PTSD.
We ensure care that is deeply rooted in Ayurveda and enhanced by modern mental health practices — helping you rediscover balance, resilience, and peace.