Anidra And Its Management Through Ayurveda : A Review

Authors

  • Jaya Kuila P.G. Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Institute of Post Graduate Ayurvedic Education & Research at S.V.S.P., Kolkata, West Bengal. Author
  • Sukumar Ghosh Professor and HOD, Department of Kayachikitsa, Institute of Post Graduate Ayurvedic Education & Research at S.V.S.P., Kolkata, West Bengal. Author
  • Trisha Talapatra P.G. Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Institute of Post Graduate Ayurvedic Education & Research at S.V.S.P., Kolkata, West Bengal. Author
  • Md Tanzil Ansari P.G. Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Institute of Post Graduate Ayurvedic Education & Research at S.V.S.P., Kolkata, West Bengal. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Anidra, Trayaupastambha, Sankhapushpi

Abstract

Nidra (sleep) is considered as one among three Upastambhas (Pillars) of human life, others are Ahar (diet) and  Brahmacarya (celibacy). Sufficient quantity and good quality of sleep (sound sleep) gives happiness,  nourishment, strength, virility, knowledge and good quality of life. When there is difficulty in initiating or  maintaining sleep or both and it may be due to inadequate quality or quantity of sleep, is called Anidra (Insomnia). The problem of insomnia increasing day by day due to stressful life, incompatible diet and faulty  life style. People over the age of sixty-five years are affected more often than younger people. Anidra (Insomnia)  associated with anxiety and stress may deteriorate memory and mental power. Physiological disturbances like  cardiac disease, diabetes, blood pressure and psychological disturbances may be triggered with Anidra.  Acharyas mentioned causative factors (that increase Vata and Pitta dosha), clinical features and different  therapeutic approaches for the management of Anidra (Insomnia). Based on the Ayurvedic view the single herbs  like Aswagandha (Withania somnifera), Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) etc., different compound  formulations, Shodhan (Purification) therapies including the Pathya (wholesome) and Apathya (unwholesome) have been discussed in this article. 

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Published

2021-02-28

How to Cite

Kuila , J., Ghosh, S., Talapatra, T., & Ansari, M.T. (2021). Anidra And Its Management Through Ayurveda : A Review. International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 4(2), 80–86. https://doi.org/10.48165/