Relationships among classifications of ayurvedic medicine diagnostics for imbalances and western measures of psychological states: An exploratory study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

According to Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India, doshas are a combination of characteristics based on a five-element philosophy that drive our mental and physical tendencies. When the doshas, or functional principles, are out of balance in quality or quantity, wellbeing is adversely affected and symptoms manifest.

Objective

This study examined relationships among imbalances in the doshas (termed Vikruti) reported via questionnaire and Western measures of psychological states.

Materials and methods

Study participants were 101 women (n = 81) and men (n = 20), mean age 53.9 years (SD = 11.7; range 32-80). Participants completed questionnaires to categorize their Vikruti type and psychological states, which included depressed mood (CESD), anxiety

SUBMITTER: Mills PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6822152 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul - Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature