Product Description
Ingredients (Composition)
| INGREDIENT NAME | QUANTITY (PROPORTION) |
| Herbs: | |
| Bala (Country Mallow Root) – Sida Cordifolia | 1 Part |
| Nagabala – Grewia Populifolia | 1 Part |
| Bilva (Indian Bael Root) – Aegle Marmelos | 1 Part |
| Prishniparni – Uraria Picta | 1 Part |
| Shankhpushpi – Convolvulus Pluricaulis | 1 Part |
| Kakronda (Kukkuradru, Tamrachuda, Janglimulli) – Blumea Lacera | 1 Part |
| Pushkarmool – Inula Racemosa | 1 Part |
| Aileya – Prunus Cerasus | 1 Part |
| Vacha – Acorus Calamus | 1 Part |
| Lal Chandan (Red Sandalwood) – Pterocarpus Santalinus | 1 Part |
| Safed Chandan (White Sandalwood) – Santalum Album | 1 Part |
| Mulethi (Yashtimadhu) – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza Glabra | 1 Part |
| Dalchini (Cinnamon) – Cinnamomum Zeylanicum | 1 Part |
| Pippali (Long Pepper) – Piper Longum | 1 Part |
| Kapur (Plant Camphor) – Cinnamomum Camphora | 1 Part |
| Elaichi (Cardamom) – Elettaria Cardamomum | 1 Part |
| Indravaruni (Colocynth) – Citrullus Colocynthis | 1 Part |
| Ratanjot – Alkanna Tinctoria | 1 Part |
| Nirgundi – Vitex Negundo | 1 Part |
| Mustak – Cyprus Rotundus | 1 Part |
| Rasna – Pluchea Lanceolata | 1 Part |
| Gojihva – Onosma Bracteatum | 1 Part |
| Kamal Kesar (Lotus) – Nelumbo Nucifera | 1 Part |
| Jivaka (Jeevak) – Malaxis Acuminata | 1 Part |
| Rishabhaka (Rishabhi) – Microstylis Muscifera | 1 Part |
| Kakoli – Roscoea Procera | 1 Part |
| Brihati (Indian Nightshade) – Solanum Indicum | 1 Part |
| Kantakari – Solanum Xanthocarpum | 1 Part |
| Gorakhmundi (Mundi or East Indian Globe Thistle) – Sphaeranthus Indicus | 1 Part |
| Kalmegh (Bhunimba or Indian Echinacea or Nilavembu) – Andrographis Paniculata | 1 Part |
| Amaltas (Aragvadha ) – Cassia Fistula | 1 Part |
| Phalsa (Falsa) – Grewia asiatica | 1 Part |
| Amla (Amalaki/Indian Gooseberry) – Emblica Officinalis | 1 Part |
| Bibhitaki (Beleric Myrobalan) – Terminalia Billerica | 1 Part |
| Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan) – Terminalia Chebula | 1 Part |
| Giloy (Guduchi/ Indian Tinospora) – Tinospora Cordifolia | 1 Part |
| Sugandha Bala (Tagar/Indian Valerian) – Valeriana Wallichii | 1 Part |
| Pind Tagar – Valeriana Hardwickii | 1 Part |
| Jeevanti (Jiwanti) – Leptadenia Reticulata | 1 Part |
| Somlata (Indian Jointfir) – Ephedra Gerardiana | 1 Part |
| Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng) – Withania Somnifera | 1 Part |
| Haldi (Turmeric) – Curcuma Longa | 1 Part |
| Ushira (Khas) – Vetiveria Zizanioides | 1 Part |
| Draksha (Raisins) – Vitis Vinifera | 1 Part |
| Mulethi (Yashtimadhu) – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza Glabra | 1 Part |
| Riddhi – Habenaria Edgeworthii | 1 Part |
| Vriddhi (Habenaria Intermedia) | 1 Part |
| Durva (Bermuda grass) – Cynodon Dactylon | 1 Part |
| Hamsapadi – Adiantum Philippense | 1 Part |
| Bhadra | 1 Part |
| Laung (Clove) – Syzygium Aromaticum | 1 Part |
| Tulsi (Holy Basil) – Ocimum Sanctum | 1 Part |
| Kesar (Saffron) – Crocus Sativus | 1 Part |
| Minerals or Bhasma: | |
| Praval Pishti (processed coral calcium) | 1 Part |
| Swarna Bhasma | 1 Part |
| Mrig Shringa Bhasma | 1 Part |
| Swarna Makshik Bhasma | 1 Part |
| Mukta (Moti) Pishti (Processed Pearl Calcium) | 1 Part |
| Loha Bhasma | 1 Part |
| Rajat Bhasma (Raupya Bhasma) | 1 Part |
| Shilajit (Asphaltum) | 1 Part |
| Kasturi (Deer Musk) | 1 Part |
| All above ingredients (in powder form) are taken in equal quantity and mixed together and then processed in juices and decoctions of following herbs separately. | |
| Processed in Decoctions, Juices or Milk of – | |
| Trayanthi (Trayamana) – Gentiana Kurroo Juice | Q.S. |
| Brahmi (Waterhyssop) – Bacopa monnieri Juice | Q.S. |
| Shankhpushpi – Convolvulus Pluricaulis | Q.S. |
| Vacha (Sweet Flag) – Acorus Calamus | Q.S. |
| Yavasa – Alhagi Camelorum | Q.S. |
| Lakshmana – Ipomoea Sepiaria | Q.S. |
| Bilva (Indian Bael Root) – Aegle Marmelos | Q.S. |
| Bala (Country Mallow Root) – Sida Cordifolia | Q.S. |
| Cow’s Milk | Q.S. |
| Jeera (cumin) – Cuminum Cyminum | Q.S. |
| Somlata (Indian Jointfir) – Ephedra Gerardiana | Q.S. |
| Breast Milk | Q.S. |
| Reference: SAHASRAYOGAM, GUTIKA PRAKARANA, MANASA MITRA (66) | |
Medicinal Properties
Manasamitra Vatakam (Manasamitra Vataka) has potent therapeutic effects on mind and brain. It corrects overall functions of nervous system. It has following medicinal properties:
- Anxiolytic
- Anti-stress
- Antidepressant
- Neuroprotective
- Anticonvulsant (anti-seizure & anti-epileptic)
- Adaptogenic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Rejuvenative nervine tonic
- Neuroprotective
- Mild Anti-hypertensive
- Anti-dementia
- Memory Enhancer
Therapeutic Indications
Manasamitra Vatakam is indicated in all mental problems ranging from mild mental stress to major depressive disorder (MDD) and even schizophrenia. A quick list of indication of Manasamitra Vataka is as follows:
- Daily life stress
- Mental stress
- Insomnia
- Anxiety and panic disorders
- Generalized anxiety disorder (gad)
- Social anxiety disorder
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
- Amnesia (both type – retrograde & anterograde)
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Schizophrenia
- Memory loss
- All types of mood disorders
- Stuttering (stammering disorder)
- Schizophrenia
- Substance abuse & addiction
- Cardiac arrhythmia due to anxiety
Manasamitra Vatakam is helpful for treating following symptoms:
- Irritability
- Agitation
- Frustration
- Angry Outbursts
- Restlessness
- Aggressive Behavior
- Feelings of sadness
- Hopelessness
- Feeling of tearfulness
- Feeling of emptiness
- Feelings of guilt
- Sleep disturbances
- Lack of energy even after small tasks
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Trouble thinking
- Trouble while making decisions
- Reduced concentration
- Unexplained tiredness
- Difficulty in remembering things
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of interest in daily activities
- Abnormal body movements
- Suicidal thoughts
- unexplained physical problems likely associated with mind
Scientific Research
Manasamitra Vatakam (MMV) has neuroprotective and antioxidant properties. The rat study suggested that it has significant neuroprotective action against oxidative damage and memory impairment. It improves memory performance and reduces oxidative stress. In rats, it has prevented aluminum induced neurotoxicity and shown neuroprotective potential. (1)
Benefits & Medicinal Uses
Manasamitra Vatakam is a balanced formulation and it acts on all Dosha. Therefore, it can be taken without consideration of body type or Dosha analysis. It can also be used by healthy individuals as a brain tonic, which provides following benefits:
- Increase intelligence
- Improve attention
- Increase concentration
- Enhance memory
- Boost retention power
- Reduce mental fatigue
- Improve quality of sleep
- Improve vocal qualities or singing voice quality
- Increase mental skills
Mental Fatigue
Mental fatigue is nowadays a common phenomenon. Individual feels tiredness and loss of motivation, and decrease in work or exhaustion. Generally, exhaustion occurs in the brain cells due to brain over-activity. Stress, emotion, attention on a single task and continual mental efforts are cause of mental fatigue.
Manasamitra Vatakam acts on the brain, and calm the mind. Various ingredients in it improve blood circulation and oxygen level in the bloodstream, which also helps improving oxygen and nutrient supply to the brain cells. It also tones the nerves, strengthens the brain, improves work stamina and reduces fatigue.
Many people feel exhausted after a short mental work. They start feeling tasks are much more complicated, mistakes are increased and attentiveness decreases. The same thing happens to students who study late nights. Manasamitra Vataka is highly beneficial in such cases. It improves attentiveness, concentration, alertness, and recollecting information.
Insomnia (Sleeplessness)
Manasamitra Vatakam works on almost all underlying cause of insomnia related with mind and brain. It calms the aggravated Vata and induces sleep. It reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. It calms the mind and induces feeling of wellbeing and sensation of relaxation, which helps improving sleep quality and reduces sleep disturbances. Insomnia may also have other causes, which should also be addressed properly along with using this medicine.
It is also beneficial for people who feel un-refreshed after awakening in the morning. Various ingredients in it increase energy level and correct the mood.
Anxiety
Manasamitra Vatakam has anxiolytic action. Many ingredients in it decreases anxiety level significantly and prevent repeated episodes of anxiety disorders. It reduces feeling of restlessness, feeling of tiredness, and nervousness. It also normalizes heartbeat, relaxes the mind, improves presence of mind and helps falling asleep.
Depression
Manasamitra Vatakam is highly advisable for depression management. It promotes general well being, induces calmness and feeling of peace in the mind. Ingredients like Swarna Bhasma, Mukta Pishti, Praval Pishti and others in it releases negative energies from the mind and exert potent neuro-protection effects.
Some Interesting Facts about Manasamitra Vatakam
Dosage & Administration
The general dosage of Manasamitra Vatakam is as follows. Children 1 Tablet (125 mg) * Adults 1 to 2 Tablets (125 to 250 mg) * Maximum Possible Dosage 500 mg Per Day (in divided doses) * Twice a day with milk When to Take: After Food Safety Profile
Manasamitra Vatakam is considerably safe when taken under supervision and in recommended dosage.
Side Effects
There are no side effects reported with recommended dosage of Manasamitra Vataka.
Is it really effective for anxiety and depression?
Yes, Manasamitra Vatakam is a drug of choice in ayurveda for anxiety and depression.
I am on antidepressant pills. Should I discontinue or do I still need to take then with Manasa mitra?
Immediate withdrawal of allopathic antidepressant pills is not recommended. Your body may have developed drug dependency with them, so gradual withdrawal is advisable. Consult your physician for checking and reducing the dosage over the period of a month. Manasa mitra can be taken with other medicines including antidepressants keeping minimum 3 hours gap between them.
My doctor has recommended a high dosage of it (about 1 gram). What will happen if I take it in high dosage?
Manasamitra tablets contain several ingredients. Your doctor may have suggested high dosage according to your current health condition. Generally, its over-dosage does not cause any adverse effect, but an individual with PITTA body type or having a history of gastritis may feel heartburn or burning sensation. Long-term use of Manasamitra Vatakam Tablets in high dosage is not suggestible. You should consult your doctor time-to-time for reducing the dosage.
How much dose of manasamitra is safe?
Nowadays, the maximum recommended dosage in ayurveda practice for Manasamitra Vati is about 500 mg per day. Still, it can also be taken in higher dosage depending on the health condition under the medical supervision.
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