Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF NIDRANASHA WITH SHIRODHARA OF BALASHWAGANDHADI TAILA- A PILOT STUDY

Singh Neelam*, Yadav V. Jyotsana and Kadam S. Sheetal

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Abstract

Background: Ayurveda identified three key elements for maintaining health as Ahara (food), Nidra (sleep), and Brahmacharya (celibacy). Nidra is one of the states that replenish the energy we use up in daily activity. The illness Nidranasha is steadily becoming more prevalent in society and has emerged as a major issue. A warm bath, oil massages, especially on the head, floral-scented perfumes, relaxing music, Abhyanga, Padabhyanga and Shirodhara are few of the treatment modalities explained in Ayurveda for the management of Nidranasha. Shirodhara is popularly used in treating headaches, nervous system disorders, stress, sleeplessness, and hypertension. It improves blood flow to the brain, which combats insomnia and relaxes the body and mind. 10 patients of clinically diagnosed case of Nidranash (Primary insomnia) were included in the study. Shirodhara of Balashwagandhadi Taila was given for 8 days 800ml-1000ml oil used in each sitting. Follow up was taken on 8th day. The thorough Performa used for the assessment was used to score both subjective and objective factors, and the results were then statistically analyzed. To determine the statistical significance of the data gathered, the results were then examined using the paired t test. A highly significant result was obtained in all the subjective and objective parameters after use of Shirodhara of Balashwagandhadi Taila for 8 days. According to the findings of the aforementioned clinical investigation, Shirodhara with Balashwagandhi Tail is found to be particularly effective in the management of primary insomnia (Nidranasha).

Keywords: Nidra, Nidranasha, Shirodhara, Balashwagandhadi Taila.