Mental disorders, including schizophrenia treatments are similar that neurosis type and Pancha karma treatment is recommended as a stronger method.
Vata kiriyai: Nourishing and Sedating herbs are recommended. especially Amukkara and its various preparations. Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentine), is an important herb for mental disorders. Other good herbs include Valerian, Guggul, Sadaamanjil and Calamus. Other therapies recommended are oil and ghee therapies, including oil enemas. To regulate Abanan, Oil and ghee therapy is advised and In addition laxatives are added to remove Abanan blockage.
Pitta kiriyai: Purgation is recommended, even strong purgatives are often helpful. The more violent type, the more purgation is required. Good herbs for this include Senna and Aloe. Gotu kola is generally the best herb others are Karisalai, Sandalwood and Lemon. Shatavari is good for promoting a sense of love and compassion and is better for weaker types of Pitha Kiriyai. Oil bath (Vilvadhi and Sandanathi Thylam) and fomentation therapies are recommended followed by purgatives and emetics. Medicated enemas with Indhuppu and Tharanam with Sadamanjil and Agathi are also advised.
Kapha kiriyai: Spicy brain-stimulating herbs are recommended . The treatment is mainly with expectorant, to clear phlegm from blocking the channels and obstructing mental functioning. Important herbs are Calamus, Thulasi, Adhimathuram, Aadathodai, and Guggul. Other formulas include Trikadugu with ghee or Calams ghee. Peranda Parpam is advised for all types of Kiriyai.
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