Fear of an object or a situation is a very natural human emotion that we all experience on a day-to-day basis. The basic difference between a normal fear and a phobia is that a phobia is a kind of irrational fear that is not associated with tests and that would disappear over time over a period of time. This type of irrational fear generally has no impact on a person’s quality of life. People with phobias try to avoid what scares them. If they cannot ignore it, they suffer from various physical and physiological complications.

Types of phobias

• Phobias related to natural environments such as storms, lighting, etc.
• Animal Phobias: Being afraid of dogs, spiders, and other creatures.
• Phobias for fear of causing harm to the body, such as fear of suffocation or harm.
• Situational phobias such as being trapped in the elevator, being afraid of flying, heights, etc.
• Apart from these, people can also experience major depression disorders, anxiety disorder, stress, and extreme anger.

Cause of phobias

The exact reason is unknown, but it may be related to certain chemicals in the brain and nervous system or it may even be due to genetic disorders in the body.

Symptoms:

• Shortness of breath, non-rhyming heartbeat
• Hot flushes
• Nausea, dizziness, or frequent visits to the bathrooms.
• Psychological symptoms such as fear of fainting, choking, or dying.

Recommended Ayurvedic Treatment:

• lemon: Nausea and dizziness due to phobia can be eliminated by taking lemon in any form. Even the mere smell of lime is very effective in treating phobia-related symptoms.
• Essential Oils: Oily extracts of herbs such as chamomile, juniper, jasmine, lavender, and germanium have been shown to calm the central nervous system as they have sedative properties. They can be used while bathing or by applying a little oil to the temple region.
• Ashwagandha: Commonly known as ‘Indian ginseng’, it is a unique herb that has numerous beneficial properties for the nervous system. It has anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory and anti-stress characteristics that stimulate the physical and mental performance of the human body.
• Brahmi: It is a well-known herb that is mainly used to treat memory and concentration problems. When consumed, it improves the collection and retention capacity of the brain.
• Oil massage: Rubbing some Bhringaraj or coconut oil on the scalp and the soles of the feet overnight will calm the nerves of the body.
• Some home remedies: Applying ghee to the nose is extremely effective in calming the mind, as it has soothing and nourishing properties.
• Yoga: Practice yoga poses such as camel, cobra, and boat.

Panchkarma therapies for stress:

This therapy helps to expel toxins and harmful substances from the body and also improves blood circulation. Some of the most used techniques are the following:

1. Snehapanam: Oral intake of herbs such as neem, sandalwood, and amlaki along with ghee or butter.
2. Sirodhara: Warm essential oils are flushed onto the person’s forehead, followed by a gentle massage.

Ayurvedic tonic – Supyraya Plus

A known cause of phobias is due to disturbances in the functioning of the brain and central nervous system. And therefore, to improve and stimulate functioning, a natural Ayurvedic tonic called Supraya Plus can be consumed. This toner is made from various ancient Ayurvedic herbs and has undergone rigorous testing. It is guaranteed to solve all nerve related disorders without side effects.

The remedies mentioned above are very effective among the many treatments available to deal with a phobia.