Phobia is an overwhelming and unreasonable fear of an object or situation that is not really dangerous. Phobia is a persistent disease that can cause intense physical and mental pain and can affect a person's ability to function properly in a work or social environment. Phobia can be divided into specific phobias, social phobias and fear of open space, which is known as phobia. Specific phobias are further divided into fear of closed spaces [claustrophobia]; fear of animals [animal phobia]; fear of heights [acrophobia]; fear of flying [wing phobia]; The fear of the disease and the fear of surgery, injections, tunnels, bridges, etc. Genetics, neurotransmitter dysfunction and traumatic experience in the brain seem to affect the development of phobia.

All phobias can be well treated by cognitive behavioral therapy. In addition, social phobias and phobias may require medication. Ayurvedic drugs can be used to treat depression, anxiety, palpitations and elevated blood pressure. Jatamansi [Nardostachys jatamansi], Shankhpushpi [Convolvulus pluricaulis], Khurasani ova [Hyoscyamus niger] and Jayphal [Myristica fragrans] are used for sedation. For the treatment of depression, drugs such as Vacha, Jyotishmati [Celastrus paniculata], Laxmi-Vilas-Ras and Shrung-Bhasma are used. Symptoms and signs of fear, such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, heart beats, sounds and trembling of the limbs, can be treated with Brahmi [Bacopa monnieri], Mandukparni [Centella asiatica], Jatamansi, Sarpagandha [Rauwolfia serpentina], Saraswatarishta, Arjunarishta, Dashmoolarishta, short view [purified borax] and Arjun [meningi tree].

Makar-Dhwaj-Ras, Maha-Laxmi-Vilas-Ras, Bruhat-Vat-Chintamani, Suvarna-Bhasma, Abhrak-Bhasma and Trivang-Bhasma are used together with the above drugs for very small doses for faster treatment Reacts and helps prevent recurrence of symptoms. Ayurvedic Panchkarma programs, such as 'Shirodhara' and 'Shirobasti' can be used as effective sedatives to reduce anxiety and panic attacks. Another Panchkarma program called 'Nasya' can be used to treat depression, using potent, stimulant, drug nasal drops containing Vacha, Sunthi [Zinziber officinalis] and Pippali [Piper longum].

Because phobia usually develops during childhood, parents must publicly talk about fear and take a proactive approach to addressing fear and phobia to help prevent their child from becoming a victim. If phobia does develop, it is recommended to take a direct or gradual confrontation rather than avoiding goals or situations.

Phobia – Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment was originally published on Spring