We’ve all felt it — the cloud of stress, the racing thoughts, the burnout that sneaks in even when we think we’re “resting.” What if the real solution isn’t more motivation, but deeper balance?

Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of medicine, has always viewed the mind and body as deeply connected. In fact, many mental imbalances begin in the body — and are healed by restoring the body’s natural rhythm.

At Padmved, we believe real mental wellness comes from long-term balance, not temporary boosts. Let’s dive into how Ayurveda helps you get there.

The Ayurvedic Lens on Mental Health: Manas, Doshas & Sattva

Ayurveda considers mental health through three key concepts:

1. Manas (Mind): The seat of perception and consciousness.

2. Trigunas: The qualities of the mind — Sattva (clarity), Rajas (activity), Tamas (inertia).

3. Doshas: The body-mind types — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — which influence emotional patterns.

A Sattvic mind is calm, clear, and centered. But when Rajas and Tamas increase due to stress, poor diet, lack of routine, or overstimulation, the mind loses balance — leading to anxiety, depression, restlessness, or fatigue.

5 Common Mental Imbalances and Their Ayurvedic Roots

1. Anxiety (Vata Imbalance)

Symptoms: Restlessness, overthinking, dry skin, insomnia

Vata, when out of balance, leads to fear, worry, and scattered energy. To calm Vata:

• Follow regular routines

• Eat grounding foods like ghee, dates, warm milk

• Practice Abhyanga (oil massage)

• Use herbs like Ashwagandha, Brahmi, and Jatamansi

Discover how Padmved combines these herbs in blends designed to calm the mind and body.

2. Irritability and Anger (Pitta Imbalance)

Symptoms: Frustration, judgmental thoughts, overheating, acidity

Excess Pitta flares up in intense emotions. Cooling the body helps:

• Add Amla, Shankhpushpi, and Coriander to your routine
• Eat cooling foods like coconut, cucumber, and mint
• Prioritize time in nature and disconnecting from screens

3. Lethargy and Brain Fog (Kapha Imbalance)

Symptoms: Heaviness, slow thoughts, depression, emotional eating

Kapha imbalance makes the mind dull. Stimulate with:

• Spices like ginger, black pepper, tulsi
• Light, warm, spicy meals
• Early rising, daily movement, energizing breathwork like Kapalabhati

Explore how Ayurveda explains doshas in our earlier blog

Simple Ayurvedic Rituals for Mental Well-being

1. Start Your Day with Warm Water and Silence

This helps flush toxins (Ama) and grounds your nervous system before stimulation hits.

2. Practice Nasya (Nasal Oil Application)

A few drops of herbal oil, like Anu taila in the nose can calm the mind and relieve anxiety.

3. Herbal Allies for Mental Health

• Ashwagandha: Reduces cortisol, builds resilience

• Brahmi: Enhances clarity and cognitive function

• Shankhpushpi: Calms the nerves, balances emotions

• Jatamansi: Deep nervine tonic for sleep and anxiety

These herbs form the base of many Padmved herbal formulations, crafted to support holistic mental balance.

4. Evening Wind-down Ritual

No screens post-sunset. Light a lamp, sip herbal tea, listen to chants or silence. Let your nervous system know it’s time to rest.

5. Prioritize Sattvic Living

• Fresh, seasonal foods
• Truthful speech
• Meaningful work
• Loving community
• Minimal digital noise

This isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about returning to a rhythm that supports who you truly are.

Mental Wellness Isn’t an Escape — It’s a Return

Modern life has made burnout feel like a badge. But Ayurveda teaches us that true strength is in calm, consistent vitality.

At Padmved, we’re not offering shortcuts. We’re reviving ancient plant wisdom with clean, honest manufacturing — to help your body, mind, and spirit walk in alignment again.

We believe mental health isn’t about fighting your thoughts — it’s about feeding your inner clarity.