Schizophrenia is known as Unmada in Ayurveda. This chronic mental disorder is characterized by hallucinations and delusions. The main cause for this disease are pshycic stress and strain. This is usually aggravated by irregular food intake and constipation. The symptoms of the disease includes insomnia, disoriented talks and acts and often violence.
Ayurveda has different types of treatments for this disease. This includes the intake of Vatakulantaka Rasa tablet with honey three times a day. Dhara is another ayurvedic treatment were Krishnabala Taila is allowed to fall on the patients forehead. This gives the patient good sleep and thus helps to get rid of the disease.
