EFFECT OF JATAMANSI DHUPAN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER: A SINGLE CASE STUDY
Abstract
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic psychiatric condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry, associated with restlessness, disturbed sleep, and irritability. In India mental health survey estimates a prevalence of anxiety disorders to be approximately 3.6%. In Ayurvedic nosology, Anxiety is closely related with Chittodvega, which is basically due to Vata Pitta prakopa. Jatamansi is a well known Medhya Rasayana having Anxiolytic and sedative properties. Dhupan is a traditional Ayurvedic procedure where Ayurvedic herbs are burned to release volatile therapeutic vapors. Dhupan therapy acts through olfactory pathways to influence the limbic system.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Medicinal Plant Extracts Effects
Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Advanced Research
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 01
- Pages
- 1535–1537
- Publication date
- 31 January 2026
- Language
- EN