International Journal of Indian Medicine

ISSN: 0000-0000

Year: 2022 |Volume: 1 | Issue: 03


Ayurvedic Management of Anidra with special reference to Insomnia (A Single Case Study )

About Author

Kuthe S.1 , Sharma M.2 , Dachewar A. 3

1M.D. Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa , Shree Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya , Nagpur

2 Asso. Professor and Guide, Department of Kayachikitsa , Shree Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya , Nagpur.

3Professor and HOD, Department of Kayachikitsa , Shree Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya , Nagpur


Date of Acceptance: 2022-10-05

Date of Publication:2022-10-16

Correspondence Address:

Dr.Smita Kuthe M.D. Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa , Shree Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya , Nagpur
Article-ID:AYU_42_11_22 https://ijim.co.in

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Source of Support: Nil

Conflict of Interest: None declared


Abstract


According to Ayurveda, Trayopsthambh includes several key elements, including Nidra (sleep). According to Ayurveda, Nidranasha (Anidra) which results from the aggravated Vata Dosha (Vata Vrudhi). In the modern era of medicine, many tranquillizers are recommended by doctors to cure insomnia. These medications provide a lot of comfort during the first few days of treatment, but prolonged and ongoing use causes negative side effects. Method: A 35-year-old woman who had been having headaches and trouble falling or staying asleep for six months was treated with Shirodhara and Shamana in the Kayachikitsa OPD for 1 month. Result: Significant relief was observed in Subjective parameters of patient. Reduction in PSQI score from 20 to 12 within 20 days of treatment was observed. Conclusion: In overall assessment it was found that Shirodhara with Brahmi Taila along with Shamana Chikitsa have beneficial role for the management of Anidra.

of Anidra.

KEYWORDS: Anidra, Shirodhara, PSQI.