Bhuta Vidya - Branch of Ayurveda
Bhuta Vidya ( Graha Chikitsa or Psychiatry ) is the sixth branch of Ashtang Ayurveda.
In Sushruta Samhita Scriptures mentions details about Bhuta Vidya.
Bhuta Vidya deals with diseases acquired from unknown cause.
Bhuta Vidya also deals with the effects of various super - natural forces on person it may be bacterial or viral infections which is invisible entity.
Some experts says Bhuta means bad spirit like Gandharvas, Pisachu (Devil), Bhoota (Ghost) Atma (Spirit) which caused abnormal psychological conditions .
Others says Bhuta means invisible like bacteria or virus,some other says past karma as a cause for certain diseases.
In total Bhut Vidya deals with the cause of diseases which are directly not visible and have no direct explanation in terms of tridosha ( Vata-Pitta-Kapha).
The treatment mainly done by a mantra chanting, worshiping holy plants , use of some herbs,diet, Pranayam,Yoga and meditation where Body, Mind and Spirit make harmonious so the balance of mind keep stable to pacify the psychological disturbances of a patient and recover his health .
Moreover their are description available in Bhuta Vidya for usage of several disinfectant plants for fumigation to make the atmosphere germ free.
Overall Bhuta Vidya deals with psychology and psychiatry using methods of diagnosis and treatments by focusing on mind and on the different factors that affect the imbalance of mind.
For example Here are some well known pure herbs and some Ayuvedic medicines which used for mental health and mental wellness. which has to be taken on consultation with Physician.
Narayan Kalpa
Ashwagandha Tablets
Brahmi Tablets
Medhya Rasayana
Brahma Rasayana
Shirashoolari Vati