Ayurvedic Treatment For Dementia

Ayurveda considers Dementia to be a Vata disorder that causes irregular circulation in the body. This disturbs the normal functioning of the cells, which leads to damage to cells in the brain resulting in brain degeneration. Ayurvedic treatment for dementia aims at rejuvenating the brain as well as the whole and thereby improving brain function.
The external therapeutic procedures for the treatment of dementia include:

• Vamana

  Vaman means therapeutic vomiting which is a medicated emesis. Vamana is a procedure in which Doshas are eliminated through upper channels i.e. mouth. Especially the Kapha and Pitta Dosha brought to Amashaya (stomach and duodenum) from all over the body by the specific preoperative procedures and then eliminated out by inducing the emesis.

• Virechana

  Virechana is a detoxification therapy that has many advantages. WithVirechana, you get the gift of improved immunity and resistance to many infections and diseases. It is beneficial for improving blood circulation while nourishing the skin, improving digestion, strengthening muscles, and eliminating stress.

• Nasya

  Nasya is a part of Panchakarma treatment for body cleansing used in Ayurvedic medicine. Nasya uses the route of the nasal cavity to administer ayurvedic herbs into our upper respiratory tract. It pacifies Vata dosha.

• Vasti

  In Vasti treatment, the mediated liquids and oils are passing through the anus or vaginal canal and this method is effective for expelling body toxins.

• Shirodhara

  Shirodhara is a purifying and rejuvenating therapy designed to eliminate toxins and mental exhaustion as well as relieve stress. Very beneficial for people with Vata and Pitta imbalance. It aids memory, relieves anxiety and nervousness, promotes better sleep, the body gets strengthened, improves concentration, the solution to many eye disorders, sleep is induced and ageing is slowed.

• Abhyanga

  Abhyanga (oil massage) is a form of Ayurvedic therapy that involves massage of the entire body from the head to the toe with Dosha-specific warm herb-infused oil. The oil is commonly pre-mixed with herbs for specific conditions. The benefits are improving circulation, strength, vision, and stamina. I also give better sleep and overall health.

The external Ayurvedic treatments to control Dementia are Vamana,virechana,nasya,vasti, Shirodhara and abhyanga.