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REJUVENATING SLEEP NATURALLY: A SINGLE CASE STUDY ON JALAUKAAVACHARAN (BLOODLETTING THERAPY) IN TREATING NIDRANASHA W.S.R TO INSOMNIA

Dr. Anchal Kumari* and Dr. Deepali Sundari Verma

Abstract

Introduction: Nidranasha in Ayurveda refers to sleep deprivation, influenced by stress, aging, health issues, and Doshas imbalances, especially Vata and Pitta. Insomnia disrupts sleep maintenance. Ayurveda offers treatments like Hirudotherapy (leech therapy). This study explores Jalaukavacharan, a bloodletting procedure using medicinal leeches, to balance Doshas and manage insomnia effectively. Patient Information - A 40-year-old male patient experienced sleep disturbances for a year. Despite using conventional modern medicine, he did not achieve satisfactory results. Therapeutic Intervention - The patient underwent leech therapy for six weeks, which led to significant improvement. RESULT: Notably, with two successive sitting of jalaukaavacharan, a reduction in the PSQI score from 17 to 7, 2 successive sittings of treatment was observed. Conclusion- Findings from this study indicate that Jalaukavacharana may offer substantial relief for individuals suffering from Nidranasha.

Keywords: Nidranasha, Jalaukaavacharan, Ayurveda, Insomnia, PSQI, Case Report.