05/08/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez
In this article, researchers from India provide a detailed review of available Ayurvedic literature to understand the physiology of blood pressure and etio-pathogenesis of hypertension from the perspective of Ayurveda. Their review was published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine.
Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that hypertension in Ayuverda can be understood as a psychosomatic hemodynamic condition where Vata Pradhana Tridoshas are vitiated, affecting the Rasa-Rakta Dhatus as Dooshyas with both Sarva Shareera (whole body) and Manas (mind) as its Adhisthana (site), and it can be effectively treated through lifestyle modifications only aided by medications if necessary.
Read the full paper at this link.
Journal Reference:
Menon M, Shukla A. UNDERSTANDING HYPERTENSION IN THE LIGHT OF AYURVEDA. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. October – December 2018;9(4):302–307. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2017.10.004
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