The increasing prevalence of mental health problems and declining well-being among individuals is a growing concern. Among the methods prescribed for mental well-being, meditation, and yoga practices have been at the forefront since ancient times. This paper presents a cross-sectional survey study aimed at understanding the effect of Gayatri Mantra (GM) and yoga practices on the well-being...
Argyreia nervosa commonly known as elephant creeper (English) and Vṛddhadāruka (Sanskrit) is a woody climber that belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. Seeds of this plant contain hallucinogens including ergot alkaloids and a naturally occurring lysergic acid amide. Traditionally the plant is used in the treatment of gonorrhea, strangury, chronic ulcers, diabetes, anemia and cerebral disorders....