| Chronic fatigue syndrome is defined as | | | | Kachnaar-Guggulu, Medohar-Guggulu and |
| unexplained, persistent fatigue which lasts for six | | | | Panch-Tikta-Ghrut-Guggulu. |
| months or more, and exhibits at least four of the | | | | Pain in the muscles and joints is treated using |
| eight primary signs and symptoms. These include | | | | medicines like Yograj-Guggulu, Triphala-Guggulu, |
| loss of memory or concentration, sore throat, | | | | Kaishor-Guggulu, Maha-Vat-Vidhwans-Ras and |
| painful and enlarged lymph nodes, muscle pain, | | | | Vat-Gajankush-Ras. Chronic, persistent headache |
| migratory joint pain without swelling or redness, | | | | can be treated using medicines like |
| headache, sleep disturbance, and extreme | | | | Godanti-Bhasma and Pathyadi-Qadha. Sleep |
| exhaustion lasting more than 24 hours after | | | | disturbance can be treated using medicines like |
| physical or mental exercise. This condition is | | | | Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) and |
| believed to be due to several causes like a | | | | Sarpagandha (Raulwofia serpentina). Herbal |
| compromised immune system, disturbed | | | | medicines like Yashtimadhuk (Glycerrhiza glabra), |
| hormones, chronic inflammation of the nervous | | | | Bhumiamalaki (Phyllanthus niruri), Tulsi (Ocimum |
| system or a virus infection. People in their 40s | | | | sanctum) and Bhrungraj (Eclipta alba) can be used |
| and 50s are most affected, with women more | | | | to overcome the effects of viral infection. |
| likely to be affected than men. | | | | Extreme exhaustion, which is the hallmark of this |
| The diagnosis of this medical condition is more | | | | condition, can be treated using medicines like |
| often by a process of exclusion of other known | | | | Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia |
| disease entities. The chronic nature of this | | | | chebula), Behada (Terminalia bellerica), Vishwa |
| condition results in several complications like | | | | (Zinziber officinalis), Marich (Piper nigrum), Pippali |
| depression, social isolation, life-style restrictions and | | | | (Piper longum), Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica), |
| missed work. The Ayurvedic treatment of chronic | | | | Suvarna-Bhasma, Shatavari (Asparagus |
| fatigue syndrome is aimed at treating the | | | | racemosus), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), |
| presenting signs and symptoms. Medicines like | | | | Bala (Sida cordifolia), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), |
| Laxmi-Vilas-Ras and Shrung-Bhasma are used to | | | | Suvarna-Parpati and Suvarna-Malini-Vasant. |
| treat depression. Iron deficiency anemia can be | | | | It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and |
| treated using medicines like Punarnava-Mandur and | | | | follow a sensible, balanced diet. It is also important |
| Tapyadi-Loh. Loss of memory or concentration | | | | to get sufficient sleep and regular exercise. Yogic |
| can be treated using medicines like Brahmi | | | | asanas and pranayam can be used to reduce |
| (Bacopa monnieri), Mandukparni (Centella asiatica), | | | | stress and improve the immune status of the |
| Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) and Vacha | | | | body. In addition to other medicines, cognitive |
| (Acorus calamus). Painful and enlarged lymph | | | | behavior therapy can also help considerably in |
| nodes are treated using medicines like | | | | treating this condition. |