A study on the efficacy of Sidharthakadi Yoga in the management of mania without psychotic symptoms-an uncontrolled clinical trial

Abstract

Psychiatry in Ayurveda is called Bhootavidya. All mental disorders come under bhootavidya. Various types of treatment modalities are described in Ayurvedic classics for mental disorders. They include spiritual healing, psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. Ayurvedic treatment is based on balancing of humors of body and mind. So, adverse effects are comparatively less. But, only a few of the formulations and treatment modalities are in practice today. There is much to be studied on. One among them is Sidharthakadi Yoga. The indication is in graha especially Asuragraha. Asuragraha has features like anger, hyperactivity, grandiosity and overconfidence. One of the disorders similar to this in modern psychiatry is mania. It is based on this view point, the present study was conducted. Sidharthakadi Yoga is prepared in two forms-as gutika for nasya and as tablet for intake. The study was conducted on 20 subjects. Nasya with Sidharthakadi Gutika was done for 7 days and tablets were given for intake for 30 days (3 tabs twice daily) after the course of nasya. Assessment was done before nasya, after 7 days of nasya and after 30 days of tablet intake. The assessment was done with Young Mania Rating Scale. It was observed that Sidharthakadi Yoga has significant effect in the management of mania without psychotic symptoms.