Abstract

ROLE OF MASYADI QWATH DHARA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ANIDRA (INSOMNIA) – A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Shalini Dama*, Dr. Rajeev Kumar Pandey, Dr. Divya Gupta

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Abstract

In Ayurveda, Aahara (diet), Nidra (sleep), and Brahmacharya (celibacy) are identified as the Trayopasthambas (three pillars of life). Among these, sleep is considered essential for maintaining good health. Acharya Charaka emphasized that an individual's happiness, sorrow, proper or improper growth, health, and even lifespan depend on the quality of their sleep. Anindra (sleeplessness) is a prevalent global issue and is comparable to insomnia in modern medicine. This case involves a 43-year-old female patient who experienced sleeplessness, headache (Shirashool), and generalized heaviness (Angagaurav) for over a year. Despite frequently using sedatives for six months, she did not achieve adequate sleep. The condition was diagnosed as Anidra. The patient underwent Shirodhara with Masyadi Kwath for 14 days, which proved to be an effective treatment for Anidra. Shirodhara, a well-established classical Ayurvedic therapy and a type of Murdha Taila, demonstrated significant improvement in her condition within two weeks. This study highlights that Shirodhara plays a crucial role in managing Anindra and improving sleep quality.

Keywords: Anidra, Shirodhara, Masyadi Qwath, Insomnia.