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Acharya Charak, Sushruta & WHO definitions all gives so much importance to Mental health as well as physical health. Dhee, Dhriti and Smriti are types of Pragya (Wisdom). The term Dhee is derived /Intelligence). Dhee is the power of reasoning and provides the discriminative power of intellect 'Tatkaliki gyeya' and thus the ability of correct judgement 'Nishchayatmika' is obtained. It is responsible for real perception of knowledge. Dhee is one by which knowledge is obtained. It is considered as the causative factor for all the activities of the person. Dhee is responsible for conclusive knowledge. According to chakrapani dhee gives an initiation to work and to come to final conclusion after proper analysis. This has been stated by Dalhana, which means coming to final conclusion after proper reasoning and logic, is by means of dhee only. Kushmanda (bennincasa hispida), commonly known as petha is a medicinal herb used in many diseases. Ayurveda text describes kushmanda as Cheto-vikaraghna which means it is useful in mental disorders. It works as Medhya Dravya as described in Priya Nighantu. Kushmanda as an herb is loaded with Multiple benefits, hassle free, easily available, Side-effect free, and risk-free qualities and can be a very good and comparatively cost effective Cheaper mental health improver for children.