Speech Problems - How Can Ayurveda Resolve Them?

A large number of people in the world suffer or has suffered from speech disorders like stuttering or stammering at some point in their lives. Stuttering or stammering is the involuntary disruption or interruption in the speech where certain sounds are prolonged or words are repeated. A speech disorder can cause a lot of problems in terms of personality to build up and causes anxiety in people. Every activity of the body is dealt with or controlled by the nervous system and the brain. Thus the proper functioning of the body is the sole responsibility of the brain and any glitch can affect the functions to a certain extent.

What are the symptoms of speech disorders?

1. Words are repeated
2. Prolongation of words or silent blocks
3. Hesitation while speaking
4. Difficulty while starting a word or a phrase

What causes speech disorders?

1. Genetic problems
2. Impatience
3. Stress, Shame and Anxiety
4. Embarrassment and nervousness
5. Loss of control while speaking

Ayurvedic remedies to overcome speech disorders:

1. Brahmi Oil: It is a stimulant that is known to calm your mind and boost the function of the brain. Take 10 ml of the oil and warm it. Cool it down to a suitable temperature and apply to your head when it is lukewarm, half an hour before going for a shower. You can also apply it before going to bed and shampoo the morning after. This is more effective.
2. Black pepper, almond and sugar candy: Take black pepper, and make a paste out of it. To the paste, add 7 ground almonds and mix it with sugar candy. Consume this paste every day for at least a month.
3. Amla: It is an effective remedy, especially in children to stop stammering. Also known as Indian Gooseberry, it should be chewed on to slowly every day.
4. Cow's Butter: Also called as ghee, it is responsible for brain development and is known to increase memory. Add this ingredient to your food.