Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC VIVECHAN OF ANIDRA (INSOMNIA)

*Dr. Rohit S. Thakur and Dr. Ravindra S. Dhimdhime

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Abstract

Three main pillars of Ayurveda are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, while three supportive pillars (Trayopasthambha)are Ahara(Food), Nidra(sleep) and Bramhacharya (regulated sex). Sleep is an important function that allows the body and mind to recharge and keeps the person refreshed. In Ayurveda Anidra(Insomnia) is not explained as a separate chapter and the samprapti of Anidra is also not available. Insomnia is the most common sleep problem worldwide and can lead to many psychosomatic manifestations like fatigue, high blood pressure, inability to perform physical and mental activities normally and badly hampers the quality of life. Insomnia is an inability to obtain a sufficient amount of sleep to feel rested.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Sleep, Anidra, Insomnia.