Abstract

Health refers to a state of physical, mental, social and spiritual well being. Thus, mental health is one of the components of broad concept of health. In the modern era, the high-tech communication facilities, rapid industrialization, sophisticated life style and extensive use of computers have made lives much easier but they are blamed for making the life stressed. It is estimated that all modern diseases have their origin in stress. Constant exposure to stress leads to psycho-somatic disorders affecting immune, cardiovascular and nervous systems. To achieve these aims, one needs a healthy body and mind. Ayurveda considers body and mind as inter related and inter-dependent to each other. Any factor which adversely affects the Shareera, Indriya, Satwa and Atma may lead to ill health either at somatic or psychic level. It treats stress by various life style modifications by the use of Medhyadravya, Satvavajaychikitsa, Panchkarma, etc. In Ayurveda Guduchi has been used as rasayana, its rasayana properties are to increase the vigor and immunity. Amrita is attributed to its ability to impart youthfulness, vitality, and longevity. Guluchi has Pharmacological properties like deepana, jwara nashana and tridosha shamaka, detoxifies dhatus and rejuvenates the entire body. It is found to be safe on haematological and biochemical organ function tests and has muscle strengthening, lipid lowering action in healthy individuals. Guduchi has antioxidant activities which helpful in stress conditions.

KEYWORDS: Stress, Guduchi, Rasayan.