AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO MANAGE ANIDRA (INSOMNIA) – A REVIEW
Dr. Savitri Soni*
ABSTRACT
The natural phenomenon of giving adequate rest to the body (Sharir) and mind (Man) is sleep and anidra (Insomnia) is a condition in which patient is unable to sleep properly which adversely affects his daily activities. An improper diet and irregular lifestyle (Aahar and Vihar) develop cause of vata prakopa that travels through manovahi srotas causing sleeplessness (Anidra). Ayurvedic management works on by addressing root causes of disease. Ayurvedic herbals like Bramhi, Aswagandha, Jatamansi etc are very useful to balance vata and pitta dosha and strengthen the nervous system. Panchkarma therapies like padabhyanga, shirodhara, and shirobasti etc. are used for internal and external oiling.
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