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A Clinical Open-Label Study to assess the Efficacy of Abhyanga with Ashwagandha Taila in the Management of Psychosomatic Disorders with Special Reference to Essential Hypertension.

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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga 19(2):p 63-67, April - June 2026. | DOI: 10.21088/ijamy.2455.8621.19226.3

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Sonu Rani, Kamal Kishore. The Contribution of Yoga Vasishtha to Indian Tradition and Sanskaras: An Interpretive Study. Ind J Anct Med Yoga. 2026; 19(2): 69-78.

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Received : December 09, 2026         Accepted : January 10, 2026          Published : June 30, 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Essential hypertension is a common psychosomatic disorder resulting from the interplay of physical, psychological, and lifestyle factors. In Ayurveda, such conditions are attributed to Vata-Pitta vitiation and imbalance of Manas Doshas (Rajas and Tamas). Abhyanga (therapeutic oil massage) is known to calm Vata and relieve stress, while Ashwagandha Taila possesses Balya (strength-promoting), Rasayana (rejuvenating), and Manas Dosha Shamak (mind-calming) properties. Objective: To assess the efficacy of Abhyanga using shwagandha Taila in the management of psychosomatic disorders with special reference to essential hypertension. Methods: An open-label, single-group clinical study was conducted on 30 randomly selected patients prediagnosed with essential hypertension (Stage I ). Patients received full-body Abhyanga with Ashwagandha Taila for 45 minutes daily in the morning, for 21 consecutive days. Blood pressure, pulse rate, and psychological parameters (stress, anxiety, sleep quality, and fatigue) were recorded before and after the intervention. Results: Significant reductions were observed in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure (p < 0.001). Stress and anxiety scores decreased markedly, and improvements were noted in sleep quality and fatigue also. No adverse events were reported during the study

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Sonu Rani, Kamal Kishore. The Contribution of Yoga Vasishtha to Indian Tradition and Sanskaras: An Interpretive Study. Ind J Anct Med Yoga. 2026; 19(2): 69-78.

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Received Accepted Published
December 09, 2026 January 10, 2026 June 30, 2026
DOI: 10.21088/ijamy.2455.8621.19226.3

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AbhyangaAshwagandha TailaEssential Hypertensionosomatic Disorders • Ayurveda • Stress ManagPsychosomatic DisordersAyurvedaStress Management

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Received December 09, 2026
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