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A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF SHIROMARDANA WITH KSHEERABALA TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF NIDRANASHA

Prathima N.*, Sanath Kumar D. G. MD (Ayu) and Laksmeesha K. S. MD (Ayu)

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Abstract

Nidra is also important as Ahara. In Ayurveda Nidra is one of the important Trayopasthamba which sustain life. Getting Nidra at the right time supports wellbeing and good quality of life. Proper Nidra protects growth and development of body i.e, Dhatu Pushti. Now-adays due to sedentary lifestyle, one gives least importance to the timing, duration and quality of sleep along with stress plays an important role in inducing insomnia, which leads to Vata Prakopa and decrease of Kapha and Tama. Recent studies have shown that about 40% of women and 30% of men are suffering from insomnia. If the condition is left untreated it may reduce the efficiency and mental capacity and may drag the individual towards several psycho-somatic disorders. Holistic management of Nidranasha is of utmost importance. Multiple possibilities and management protocols are well defined in Ayurveda classics, where Mardana is considered as one of the Vatahara Chikitsa. Shri Malladihalli Raghavendra Swami opines that Taranga Hasta, Dwihasta, Tadana, Anguli Kreedana Hasta, Mruduanguli Tadana Hasta, Mrudumusti tadana, Gharshana hasta and Ghatitha hasta, done on scalp are helpful in Anidra. In Sahasrayoga Ksheerbala taila mentioned as an excellent remedy for all the 80 Vata Rogas. So there in this study an attempt is made to evaluate the efficacy of Shiromardana using Hastas with Ksheerbala Taila in the management of Nidranasha.

Keywords: Nidranasha, Shiromardhana Hastas, Ksheerabala taila.