Ayurvedic Management of Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms (Ahiphena Vyasana) using Kaktinduk Vati and Mansayadi Choorna: A Case Study

Authors

  • Dr. Mohit saini
  • Prof. (Dr.) Ritu Kapoor
  • Dr.Praveen Kumar
  • Dr. Manoj Kumar Adlakha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i5.751

Abstract

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), recognized in Ayurveda as Ahiphena Vyasana, represents a global public health crisis characterized by compulsory drug-seeking behavior, loss of control over intake, and the emergence of severe negative emotional and physical states upon cessation.

Author Biographies

Dr. Mohit saini

PG Scholar, PG Dept. Of Agadtantra evum vidhi vaidhyka, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, DSRRAU Jodhpur Rajasthan

Prof. (Dr.) Ritu Kapoor

Professor and HoD PG Dept. Of Agadtantra evum vidhi vaidhyka, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, DSRRAU Jodhpur Rajasthan

Dr.Praveen Kumar

Associate Professor PG Dept. Of Agadtantra evum vidhi vaidhyka, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, DSRRAU Jodhpur Rajasthan

Dr. Manoj Kumar Adlakha

Associate Professor PG Dept. Dravyaguna Vighyan, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, DSRRAU Jodhpur Rajasthan

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2025-09-14

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Vol. 28 No. 5 (2025): American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

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