Understanding Avasada from Ayurvedic point of view and its relation with emotional quotient a review article.

Abstract

Depression is a prevalent but underappreciated illness. Because of social pressure and embarrassment, most people don't want to admit it. However, individuals are gradually coming to terms with the difficulties associated with mental health. Depression is the most common of the terrible psychological conditions. Mind is one among the three basic pillars of life along with Body Conscious. In the holistic approach Ayurveda gives prime importance to positive mental health. "Vishada Sarvada manah khedah" Vishada is a persistent feeling of sadness and inappropriate guilt which are the cardinal signs of depression as well. Vishada and Avasada are two conditions which are closely similar to Depression in Ayurveda. The basic etiological factors at physical and mental level of Vishada are depletion of Vata Dosha and Rajas respectively, while those Avasada being vitiation of Kapha Dosha and Tamas respectively. The aim of this project was to comprehend the concept depression in Deha Prakriti. For that Review of literature regarding Avsad is collected from various Ayurvedic classics. Research articles are also searched from PubMed, Google Scholar, etc, focusing on Ayurvedic literature regarding Avasad & Dehaprakriti. All Compiled matter is reorganized and critically analysed for the discussion and attempt has been made to draw some fruitful conclusions.  Avasada is co-related with General anxiety disorder and Depression. According to Ayurveda, Avasada is Kaphaj disease and Sadvrutta is best remedy over it.