Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Ayurvedic Herbs Used to Treat Dementia What is Dementia? Dementia generally refers to memory loss and is quite a common condition. The risk of developing dementia increases as one ages, and the condition usually occurs in people over the age of 65. Causes of Dementia The major risk factor of dementia is old age. But long-term consumption of western junk diet and physical and cognitive inactivity can also impact the memory. Epigenetic and environmental factors can also play a role. Other risk factors for dementia include cardiovascular and cerebrovascular problems. Excessive alcohol consumption, social isolation, traumatic brain injury can also cause dementia. Dementia in Ayurveda This condition is not mentioned as a separate disease entity in Ayurvedic classics and is considered as a natural part of ageing, but sign and symptoms of dementia can be understood in details as per Ayurvedic concepts of cognition. A resembling term used for dementia in Ayurveda is Smr...