Abstract

NIDRANASHA AND IT’S MANAGEMENT AS PER AYURVEDA W.S.R. TO INSOMNIA- A REVIEW ARTICLE

Vd. Dhanashree Prakash Rathod*, Vd. Meera Solanke and Vd. Sandeep Kamble

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Abstract

Nidranasha a sleep disorder is major healthcare concern in many developed countries In Ayurveda Ahara, Nidra and Bramhacharya is mentioned as tripod of life by Acharyas. Nidra considered as one of the basic instinct of life which is essential for maintaining health. But due to some reasons like modern lifestyle, work stress, older age, disease related pain, mental illness, night job shift, anxiety and some Doshas like Vata and Pitta etc. are responsible for Nidranasha. A condition where the sufferer complains of loss of Nidra (sleep) during its natural time i.e., Ratri (night) is called Nidranasha. Vatavruddhi plays a key role in producing Nidranasha. The disease is well addressed in Ayurvedic literatures. Nidranasha is compared to insomnia in contemporary science. Modern medical professionals now recommend a variety of tranquillizers to treat sleeplessness. Which shows dose dependent depression of the central nervous system. It is important to explore the treatment modalities recommended in Ayurveda, such as Nidan Parivarjana, Aahar, Vihar, and Chikitsa (Shaman and Shodhan). “This review article focuses on the causes of Nidranasha (insomnia), and its management through Ayurvedic approaches."

Keywords: Nidranasha, Insomnia, Ayurveda, Nidra, Alpa Nidra.