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Is ayurvedic treatment available for obsessive compulsive disorder?
If yes,how much time it takes for effectiveness .
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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“Hi! Yes, OCD can be managed effectively with the right Ayurvedic approach. The time for improvement varies from person to person, depending on the severity and lifestyle factors. In a consultation, we can understand your situation in detail and make a personalized plan that works for you.”
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Brahmi, ashvgandha has good result
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eat light diet drink plenty of water avoid spicy sour fermented processed food
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do yoga pranayam meditation exercise regularly
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Surely it's can be dealt well and managed with power just person need to honour the protocols in timely manner
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There are ayurvedic meds available according to your body type.... But u need counsellung, yoga, meditation along with it for better long term effect
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1. OCD is a condition involving intrusive, unwanted obsessions and repetitive compulsions.
2. It is due to dysregulation of brain circuits ( like releasing of seratonin etc.,)
3. In Ayurveda, it is due to soul is occluded by rajo and tamo gunas that afflicts manovaha and buddhivaha srotas that gets lodged in the heart.
4. This condition can be compared with Attatvabhinivesha.
5. Ayurvedic medications like Bramhi swarasa, Panchagavya Gritha, Medhya rasyanas etc.,
6. Meditation and Yoga will help you with this condition.
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Start proper ayurvedic medicine
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consult for prescription and guidance
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Yes there are medicines for ocd... but role of medicine is temporary, for permanent result you need to do proper guided yog and some brain training (counseling is included in this)
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consult here privately for proper prescription and other guidance
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Anulom vilom, brahmari and meditation is must
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Dr. Sujatha K
Ayurveda
30 yrs exp
Bangalore
Ayurveda can help you. Better to have one consultation with that we can understand your body and mental status and accordingly plan the treatment.
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Dr. Farheen Sulthana
Ayurveda
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Ayurveda approaches Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) holistically, focusing on balancing mind and body by addressing doshic imbalances—primarily aggravated prana vata and disturbed sattva guna.
Internal medicines include Brahma Rasayana, Brahmi Ghrita, Vacha Churna, Shankhpushpi, and Brahmi Vati. Shirodhara and nasya will be helpful. Followup and proper counselling is important for sustainable results.
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Proper consultation and treatment under an experienced doctor is required for better results
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Dr. Simran Adival
Ayurveda
2 yrs exp
Patiala
Yes ayurved has treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder
Brahami and ashwagandha work wonders
Do yoga meditation and pranayam
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Dr Raghuveer SN
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
"Yes, Ayurveda has treatment for OCD through mind-calming herbs, detox, and lifestyle corrections along with meditation practices. Effectiveness depends on chronicity and severity, usually improvement is seen in few weeks with regular treatment. I suggest you consult me for a personalized plan."
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Dr. Sandhya Namdev Chormale
Ayurveda
2 yrs exp
Pune
OCD (Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder)
• Obsessions (thoughts) – These are unwanted, repeated thoughts that keep coming into the mind.
Example: “My hands are dirty, I might get sick.” or “Maybe I forgot to lock the door.”
• Compulsions (actions) – To reduce the anxiety from those thoughts, the person feels they must do something again and again.
Example: Washing hands 20 times, checking the lock many times, arranging things in perfect order.
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Ayurveda explains OCD as a Vata-Pitta imbalance with Manovaha Srotas dushti. Management includes Panchakarma therapies, mind-calming herbs, diet, yoga, and counseling.
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Deep breathing (4–7–8 method: inhale 4 sec, hold 7 sec, exhale 8 sec).
Yoga & meditation – calm the brain and reduce anxiety.
Progressive muscle relaxation – tighten & release muscles to reduce stress.
Sleep well – 7–8 hours. Lack of sleep worsens OCD.
Exercise daily – walking, cycling, or yoga reduces obsessive thoughts.
Balanced diet – avoid too much caffeine (coffee, tea, cola) as it can increase anxiety.
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