Abstract

STUDY THE EFFECT OF BHRINGAMALAKADI TAILA SHIROPICHU IN NIDRA VEGADHARANA JANYA LAXANANI W.S.R TO MURDHA TAILA

*Dr Kiran G. Mane M.D. (Ayu), *Dr. Sachin Waghmare M.D. (Ayu) and *Dr. Sanjay Kulkarni M.D.(Ayu)

Abstract

Nidra is considered as one of the three pillars of life.[1] It is called as Bhootadhatri by Ayurvedic texts. It is considered as an indicator of good health as it relieves stress and refreshes the body. Adequate hours of sleep is required for all the levels of wellbeing such as mental, physical and emotional. Nidra plays decisive role in development, sustenance, reproduction and termination of life. Most of the diseases are mainly due to improper Nidra. None of the other system of medicine is the complete answer for all the health problems as all these aim at symptomatic relief rather than a total cure. Ahara (food), Nidra (Sleep) and Bramhacharya (Abstinence) are illustrated as the Three supportive pillars. Importance of Nidra, its role in maintenance of life is discussed.[2] Nidra is also considered under Adharaniya Vega. It has been rightly stated by Charak that happiness & misery, proper & improper growth, good strength & weakness, potency & sterility, knowledge & ignorance and life & demise of an individual depend on appropriate and inappropriate sleep.[3] The dharana of nidra – vega may cause Moha, Gaurava of Shirah and Akshi, Aalasya, Jrumbha and Angamarda. Nidraanasha may cause, Angamarda, Sirogurutwa, Jrumbha, Jaadya, Glaani, Bhrama, Apakti, Tandra, and other rogas caused by Vaata Dosha4. Ayurveda offers a wide range of therapies and tools to restore balance from dietary recommendation and Panchakrma treatments which together can help a great deal in treating Nidra vegadharana Janya Lakshana. Charak cite Bahyaupacharas such as Abhyanga, Utsadana, Samvahana, Akshitarpana, Moordhnitaila, Gramyamamsa rasa, Anupamamsa rasa, Jaleeyamamsa rasa, Manasika Upacharas as Mahishak sheera, Peeyusha, Morata, Manasika Upacharas as Manonukula Vishayagrahana, Mano anukula Shabda grahana, Mano anukula Gandha grahana.[5]

Keywords: Bhringamalakdi taila, Nidra, Bhrama, Tandra.