Traditional & Alternative Medicine

Mental Health and Emotional Healing in Traditional Systems

Mental Health and Emotional Healing in Traditional Systems represents a deeply rooted, holistic approach to psychological well-being that predates modern psychiatry by thousands of years. Traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Unani, Siddha, and various indigenous practices have long recognized the intricate connection between the mind, body, spirit, and environment. These systems approach mental health not merely as the absence of illness, but as a dynamic state of balance and inner harmony. Emotional disturbances are often seen as disruptions in vital energies, humoral imbalances, spiritual disconnection, or the result of unresolved trauma, lifestyle stress, and social disharmony. Psychological disorders are categorized based on dosha imbalances - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha and treated with a combination of herbal medicines, dietary changes, detoxification procedures, yoga, meditation and spiritual counseling. Specific herbs like Ashwagandha, Brahmi, and Jatamansi are known for their adaptogenic, calming, and neuroprotective properties.