Abstract

A SINGLE CASE: STUDY OF DADHIMASTU PADA ABHYANG IN NIDRANASHA

Dr. Arshin Shaikh* and Dr. Pravin Jagtap

Abstract

As per ICD Approximately 10% of the adult population suffers from an insomnia disorder and another 20% experiences occasional insomnia symptoms. Women, older adults, and people with socioeconomic hardship are more vulnerable to insomnia. Insomnia is often a chronic condition, with a 40% persistence rate over a 5-year period. Insomnia is a significant public health problem that should be addressed at the individual level with appropriate clinical care and at the population level with large-scale sleep health interventions.[1] Hence here we are giving a quick solution on it so that person at home can easily do this. So we try to make out some positive things with the help of Ayurveda. Padaabhyanga is a holistic therapy and a religious approach towards an effective psychosomatic healing. Application of oil to the feet, followed by massage is popularly known as Padaabhyanga. Material and Methods: A single patient with having moderate insomnia symptoms was selected. Observation and Results: Significant Results observed in sujective as well as objective criteria. Conclusion: On basis of observation and result study can be concluded as Ayurvedic Treatment can be used as best therapy in Insomnia patients, with reducing risk of dependency and side effects.

Keywords: Dadhi mastu, Padaabhyanga, insomnia.