Abstract

ROLE OF SHIRODHARA WITH BRAMHI TAIL INTHE MANGMENT OF ANIDRA (INSOMNIA)

Laxmi V. Lahoti* and Uday K. Neralkar

Abstract

Anidra (insomnia) is a common sleep disorder that affects an about 30% of the general population. It is characterized by difficulty with sleeping. This may include falling asleep, maintaining sleep or a combination of the two. It often leads to fatigue, lack of energy, difficulty in concentrating their work and irritability. One of the reasons that insomnia is on the rise is the high stress levels and time pressure associated with modern living. Many people suffers form Anidra with stress and their health distrubed. Shirodhara is an important healing technique of Ayurveda that has neuro-immunophysio- psychological effects on the human body. Several studies have been carried out to evaluate the efficacy of Shirodhara in insomnia. Bramhi tail used for the Shirodhara for treatment of Anidra

Keywords: Anidra, insomnia, Shiropdhara, Bramhi oil.