{"id":6781,"date":"2022-04-24T09:23:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T08:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/?post_type=condition&#038;p=6781"},"modified":"2025-05-25T11:01:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T10:01:58","slug":"nervous-system-health-ayurvedic-perspective","status":"publish","type":"condition","link":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/condition\/nervous-system-health-ayurvedic-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"Nervous system health: An Ayurvedic perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The nervous system is one of the most complicated and sophisticated systems of our body which helps to regulate, govern and coordinate our body.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-9d20464 ugb-4bd421b ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-accordion--open ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><style>.ugb-4bd421b .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Understanding the nervous system<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>Prolonged stress of all kinds, whether physical, mental or emotional has a negative effect on health. The advances in technology have contributed to prolonged stress with many people working longer hours and not disconnecting from work. Even relaxation isn\u2019t truly relaxing as the senses and nervous system aren\u2019t given the chance to relax due to social media scrolling, gaming, action films and exposure to the news 24\/7.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-a2bc58e ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-a2bc58e .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">How does the nervous system work?<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p><em>Dosha <\/em>function is at the heart of Ayurveda. The three <em>doshas<\/em>, <em>vata<\/em>, <em>pitta <\/em>and <em>kapha <\/em>are composed of the five elements and are responsible for all functions within our body and mind. (5) We are all born with a unique mix of the <em>doshas<\/em>, our <em>Prakruti<\/em>. When our <em>dosha <\/em>mix remains in balance, our health and wellbeing are maintained but when they become imbalanced, we can become unwell. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th>Dosha<\/th><th>Elements<\/th><th>Responsibility<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><em>Vata<\/em><\/td><td>Air and water<\/td><td>Movement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Pitta<\/em><\/td><td>Fire and water<\/td><td>Transformation and metabolism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Kapha<\/em><\/td><td>Water and earth<\/td><td>Nourishment and structure<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Table 1 (3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"1300\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-scaled-1300x732.jpg\" alt=\"Nervous system health: An Ayurvedic perspective\" class=\"wp-image-6778\" style=\"width:550px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-scaled-1300x732.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-scaled-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-scaled.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While <em>dosha <\/em>imbalance can predispose ill health, the <em>dhatu <\/em>can become the sites of disease. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>dhatus <\/em>are seven tissue layers of structural development that are a direct result of our nutritional and respiratory intake. Whatever comes into the body through the digestion and lungs will determine the quality of the <em>dhatu<\/em>. The <em>dhatus <\/em>have a complex metabolism as nutrients become more refined as they pass through each level of <em>dhatu <\/em>metabolism. The <em>dhatus<\/em> build themselves and the succeeding <em>dhatu<\/em>. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seven <em>Dhatus<\/em> listed in order of nutrient metabolism (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Rasa<\/em>: <\/strong>Plasma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Rakta<\/em>:<\/strong> Blood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Mamsa<\/em>:<\/strong> Muscle, skeletal, visceral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Medas<\/em>: <\/strong>Fat or adipose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Ashti<\/em>:<\/strong> Bone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Majja<\/em>:<\/strong> Marrow and nerve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Shukra<\/em>:<\/strong> Reproductive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Majja Dhatu <\/em>is the sixth tissue. The bone marrow and nervous system are treated as homologous structures in Ayurveda (5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Majja <\/em>comes from the root \u2018<em>maj<\/em>\u2019 to sink, as the bone marrow and nerve tissue is sunk deep inside the spinal cord and the bones. (10) <em>Majja <\/em>fills the empty spaces in the body which includes the brain cavity, bones and nerve channels. <em>Majja <\/em>also provides lubrication for the eyes, skin and stool as well as producing red blood cells. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Majja\u2019s <\/em>lubricating nature provides the body with love, affection and compassion. (10)&nbsp; Healthy <em>majja <\/em>gives us a sense of fullness and completeness in life (10) with good memory and a sharp, clear mind. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In excess, <em>majja <\/em>creates heaviness of the eyes, limbs and joints while a deficiency will create porous bones, feelings of emptiness, anxiety, poor concentration and memory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-fb87bdd ugb-58e400e ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-accordion--open ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><style>.ugb-58e400e .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Understanding the root<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/07112739\/Understanding-the-root.jpg\" alt=\"Understanding the root of nervous system\" class=\"wp-image-11665\" style=\"width:547px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/07112739\/Understanding-the-root.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/07112739\/Understanding-the-root-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/07112739\/Understanding-the-root-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayurveda places great emphasis on the importance of good digestive heath. Our <em>agni <\/em>(digestive fire) must be strong enough to be able to digest and assimilate nutrients from our food and to prevent <em>ama<\/em> (toxins) from forming. If <em>ama <\/em>is formed and not removed it is absorbed into the body and can obstruct normal functioning of the <em>dhatu<\/em>. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Agni <\/em>is not just found in the gut, each <em>dhatu <\/em>has its own <em>agni<\/em>. If <em>dhatu-agni<\/em> is low, excess tissue of a poor quality is produced. If <em>dhatu-agni<\/em> is too high, then a deficiency of the <em>dhatu <\/em>will occur as the heat will burn it up. When too little of a <em>dhatu <\/em>is formed or it is of poor quality, it is unable to nourish the next <em>dhatu <\/em>which will then also become depleted. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Ayurveda nervous system disorders are called \u2018<em>vata vyadhi<\/em>\u2019 which means that they have been caused by vitiated <em>vata<\/em>. Although problems of the nervous system can be due to imbalances in any of the <em>doshas<\/em>, <em>vata <\/em>disorders are the fundamental basis of most diseases. This is because <em>vata <\/em>is the <em>dosha <\/em>that moves so can change easily. The other two <em>doshas <\/em>cannot move into imbalance without <em>vata<\/em>\u2019s influence. (5)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitiated <em>vata <\/em>can cause variability in <em>agni <\/em>resulting in impaired digestion. This leads to poor quality <em>majja-dhatu<\/em> formation. (3) <em>Vata <\/em>can move <em>pitta<\/em>, <em>kapha<\/em> and <em>ama <\/em>around the body where they may settle in weak <em>dhatus<\/em>. (5)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitiation of <em>pitta <\/em>causes the <em>majja-dhatu <\/em>to form faster than normal. This can cause <em>majja-dhatu<\/em> to heat up resulting in inflammation. Over a long period of time this can burn out the myelin and nerve tissue leading to conditions such as multiple scoliosis. (4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitiation of <em>kapha <\/em>causes more <em>majja-dhatu<\/em> to be formed than usual also of bad quality. This makes the <em>majja dhatu<\/em> thick and heavy slowing the rate that the neurons can communicate with each other. It also slows the flow of <em>prana<\/em>. (4)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-727094a ugb-ce6acf9 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-ce6acf9 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Signs and symptoms<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>There are over 600 neurological disorders at present which include stroke, meningitis, Bell\u2019s palsy, headaches, dizziness, multiple scoliosis, Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the most common signs and symptoms of a nervous system disorder. Each individual may experience different symptoms. Always consult your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. (9)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Persistent or sudden onset of a headache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A headache the changes or is different<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of feeling or tingling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weakness or loss of muscle strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of sight or double vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memory loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impaired mental ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of coordination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muscle rigidity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tremors and seizures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back pain which radiates to feet, toes or other parts of the body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muscle wasting and slurred speech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New language impairment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-eeddbb9 ugb-db99bd3 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-db99bd3 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Herbal solutions<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>In Ayurveda, <em>Madhya Rasayana<\/em> are herbs that support memory, intelligence, creativity and help improve learning skills. They also provide essential nutrients for the brain and nervous system. (3) They help rejuvenate the mind by pacifying <em>vata <\/em>and strengthening the <em>majja dhatu<\/em> (10). The following are all <em>Medhya Rasayana<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Ashwagandha (<em>Withania somnifera<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/ashwagandha\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"276\">Ashwagandha<\/a> is one of the main herbs used in Ayurveda for rejuvenating the body and it is used in many <em>rasayana<\/em> formulas. It reduces <em>vata <\/em>and rejuvenates <em>majja dhatu<\/em>. It strengthens the central nervous system, reduces stress (mental, physical and exhaustion). It increases memory and learning capabilities. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/jatamansi\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"2006\">Jatamansi<\/a> is probably the most important herb in Ayurveda for the nervous system. It balances all three doshas, relieves turmoil and stress of the mind and calms the nervous system. (7) Through the nerves it strengthens the heart and brain tissues. It increases resistance to stress and helps relieves stress and nervous tension. It is very helpful for insomnia. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-139865fc788ea9c31b0e9319d98d80ce\" style=\"color:#ed6e17\">Please note: <em>Due to overuse Jatamansi is now an endangered species. It should not be used without proper guarantee of being from a sustainable harvest.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/bala\/\"><img width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21123559\/110421_bala-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bala (Sida cordifolia)\" class=\"wp-image-8216\" style=\"width:575px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21123559\/110421_bala-1.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21123559\/110421_bala-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21123559\/110421_bala-1.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21123559\/110421_bala-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/21123559\/110421_bala-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bala (<em>Sida cordifolia<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Bala (<em>Sida cordifolia<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/bala\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"1975\">Bala<\/a> is one of the best adaptogenic and nourishing herbs for <em>vata<\/em>. It strengthens and nourishes the <em>majja dhatu<\/em> (nerve tissue), enhances energy, vitality and resilience to all types of stress. It relieves tension, anxiety, nervous exhaustion and insomnia. It soothes inflammatory gut issues. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Brahmi (<em>Bacopa monniera<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/brahmi\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"1918\">Bacopa<\/a> has a long history of use in Ayurveda for rejuvenating the brain, memory and central nervous system. (10) It is a <em>rasayana<\/em> for the brain and <em>majja dhatu<\/em>. It is good for pacifying <em>vata <\/em>disorders and disturbances of <em>pitta<\/em>. It improves brain function and is used as part of a herbal protocol for learning and behavioural disorders. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Kapikacchu (<em>Mucuna pruriens<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/kapikacchu\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"2008\">Kapikacchu<\/a> is one of the most powerful <em>rasayanas <\/em>in Ayurveda. It has a regenerating effect on the nervous system and can be used to strengthen <em>majja dhatu<\/em> in stress and burnout. (10). It is well known for its use in Parkinson\u2019s disease as the seeds contain L-dopa. It is a great tonic for nerves, especially for <em>vata <\/em>disorders. (3) It can aggravate <em>pitta <\/em>disorders even though it is only mildly heating. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Sweet flag (<em>Acorus calamus<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/sweet-flag-vacha\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"2018\">Acorus<\/a> is one of the most used brain and nerve tonics in Ayurveda. It helps to rejuvenate the mind and nervous system. It promotes cerebral circulation and brain function. (7) It is of the best herbs to use in <em>Nasaya <\/em>as an effective way to rejuvenate the sinuses and brain. It also helps to clear the <em>srotas <\/em>(channels) of <em>ama<\/em>. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Gotu kola (<em>Centella asiatica<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/gotu-kola\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"2313\">Gotu kola<\/a> is one of the best <em>sattvic <\/em>herbs. Its use promotes a calm, clear mind and improves mental function. It is high in minerals that are beneficial to the nervous system such as magnesium and calcium. It also relaxes the whole nervous system. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Ayurveda formulas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>Saraswatarishta \/ Saraswatharishtam<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An Ayurveda nervine formula consisting of over 20 herbs with the main herb Bacopa monniera. This formula is used for disorders of the mind and to pacify the central nervous system. It is also used to enhance memory, increase concentration and reduce mental fatigue. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>Dashamula<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a traditional Ayurveda formula consisting of ten roots. It removes excess <em>vata<\/em>, is nourishing, strengthening and calms the nerves. It helps eliminate <em>ama <\/em>from the gut and supports the respiratory system. It is very effective for tremors, sciatica and Parkinson\u2019s. The roots used are agnimantha, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/bilva\/\">bilva<\/a>, brihati, gambhari, gokshura, kantakari, patala, prishniparni, shalaprani and shyonaka. (7)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><em>Himsagar Taila<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an ayurvedic oil which is very beneficial for problems of the central nervous system and brain. It can be massaged on to the scalp to relieve tension, anxiety and induce peaceful sleep. It is a blend of over 40 herbs in sesame seed oil which include sandalwood, cloves and gooseberry. (7)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d35c608bcf65944e40ef48e213232946\" style=\"color:#ed6e17\">Please note: <em>Always consult a qualified herbalist or ayurvedic practitioner for guidance on which herbs are best for you and the correct dosage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-956b204 ugb-98be77d ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-98be77d .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Holistic solutions<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21123720\/nature-deficit-disorder-yoga-woman-wood.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7746\" style=\"width:551px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21123720\/nature-deficit-disorder-yoga-woman-wood.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21123720\/nature-deficit-disorder-yoga-woman-wood.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21123720\/nature-deficit-disorder-yoga-woman-wood.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21123720\/nature-deficit-disorder-yoga-woman-wood-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21123720\/nature-deficit-disorder-yoga-woman-wood-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Connecting with nature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important ways to rejuvenate <em>majja dhatu<\/em> and pacify <em>vata <\/em>is spending time in nature as it is grounding and balancing. &nbsp;(10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Pranayama <\/em>and <em>mantra<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Breathing exercises and chanting work directly on pacifying <em>vata <\/em>and calming the nervous system by opening and cleansing the channels that bring oxygen to the brain. <em>Pranayama <\/em>enhances metal clarity and balances the emotions. It also stimulates <em>agni<\/em>. (10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Nasaya<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the administration of herbal oil through the nose. This is the most effective way to deliver herbs to the brain to help with sensory and motor function, memory, concentration and intellect. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Dinacharya<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayurveda places great importance upon daily routines as it helps to bring balance to the body, mind and pacify <em>vata<\/em>. Rising early, bed by 10pm and eating meals at the same time each day with the largest meal at lunch time. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Meditation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditation has been shown in numerous studies to rebuild, support and strengthen the nervous system. Mediation also helps clear the mind of mental and emotional ama preventing the build-up of more. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Yoga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Practising simple sun solutions each morning will improve circulation and flow in the body, remove stagnation and strengthen <em>agni<\/em>. (4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Diet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Ayurveda the principal <em>Ramayana <\/em>(rejuvenator) is food. As <em>dhatus <\/em>are formed from what we eat, we need to ensure our diet is full of foods that are fresh, seasonal, easy to digest and as close to their natural state as possible. Ultra-processed and packaged foods should be avoided.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghee, butter, seeds, nuts, animal fat and marrow help build <em>majja<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-5d9c0c9 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-5d9c0c9 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">References<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pandya N. 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Available at: &lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vedanet.com\/the-secrets-of-the-five-pranas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.vedanet.com\/the-secrets-of-the-five-pranas\/<\/a>&gt; [Accessed 12 April 2022].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smith A. A Textbook On &#8220;Dravyaguna for Westerners&#8221;. Sauve: \u00c9d. Turiya; 2009: p251.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>McIntyre A. The Complete Herbal Tutor. London: Octopus Publishing Group; 2010: p112 &amp; p157<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overview of Nervous System Disorders. John Hopkins Medicine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/overview-of-nervous-system-disorders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/overview-of-nervous-system-disorders <\/a>Accessed April 13, 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smith, V., 2016.&nbsp;<em>Anatomy and Physiology in Ayurveda<\/em> Dietekon, Switzerland: EIVS Gmbh.p73-86<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6778,"parent":0,"menu_order":-250,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","beyondwords_generate_audio":"1","beyondwords_integration_method":"","beyondwords_project_id":"47224","beyondwords_content_id":"6ac5b933-b4d5-4898-afa1-3dc6d7a945e7","beyondwords_preview_token":"f8e8d3ba-768d-449a-8a8d-6b464a61ad89","beyondwords_player_content":"","beyondwords_player_style":"","beyondwords_language_code":"","beyondwords_language_id":"","beyondwords_title_voice_id":"","beyondwords_body_voice_id":"","beyondwords_summary_voice_id":"","beyondwords_error_message":"","beyondwords_disabled":"","beyondwords_delete_content":"","beyondwords_podcast_id":"","beyondwords_hash":"","publish_post_to_speechkit":"","speechkit_hash":"","speechkit_generate_audio":"","speechkit_project_id":"","speechkit_podcast_id":"","speechkit_error_message":"","speechkit_disabled":"","speechkit_access_key":"","speechkit_error":"","speechkit_info":"","speechkit_response":"","speechkit_retries":"","speechkit_status":"","speechkit_updated_at":"","_speechkit_link":"","_speechkit_text":""},"tags":[201,344,179,767],"conditions":[696],"writer":[],"class_list":["post-6781","condition","type-condition","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-ayurveda","tag-ayurvedic","tag-nervous","tag-nervous-system","conditions-nervous-system"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-scaled.jpg",2000,1126,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-scaled-600x600.jpg",600,600,true],"medium":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-scaled-1000x563.jpg",1000,563,true],"large":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-scaled-1300x732.jpg",580,327,true],"banner_image":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-scaled-1600x800.jpg",1600,800,true],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-scaled.jpg",300,169,false],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-scaled.jpg",400,225,false],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/21124117\/woman-memory-brain-health-puzzle-scaled.jpg",600,338,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>The nervous system is one of the most complicated and sophisticated systems of our body which helps to regulate, govern and coordinate our body. 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