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Ayurveda Treatment of Brahmi Vati in Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Helen Davies

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is the foremost common anxiety disorder. GAD has tall comorbidities and it can influence social, proficient and individual life. Ayurvedic medicine, Brahmi vati is investigated for the possible role in management of GAD and is compared to Manasmitra vataka. A randomized double blind controlled trial, with total 56 patients meeting the DSM V criteria of GAD between 20–60 years of age and either sex participated within the study. Members were randomly partitioned into two groups, Brahmi group received capsule B. vati 500 mg and Manasmitra group received capsule M. vataka 500 mg thrice a day with water for 45 days. Assessments were conducted through different clinical parameters such as Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. Blood variables including Hemoglobin, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Liver Function Test (LFT) and serum creatinine were assessed before and after the study. Evaluations amid intervention were conducted on every 15th day. B. vati and M. vataka were effective, secure and comparable within the management of GAD.