Abstract

ANIDRA: ITS MANAGEMENT THROUGH AYURVEDA

Abanikanta Sahoo*, Pramod Kumar Mishra, Neha Verma, Ghyan Kanwar and Maneesh Kumar

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Abstract

Ayurveda recognises the importance of sleep to health. In fact, it maintains that sleep and diet are the two pillars of health. Insomnia, or Anidra, is not just about being tired, it means that the nervous system has been weakened and reduces our ability to cope. Insomnia is called Anidra / Nidranasha, an imbalance in Tarpaka Kapha, Sadhaka Pitta and Prana Vayu. The level of sleep required to maintain a good state of health, solely depends on the person’ stitution or Prakruti. Insomnia is the inability to go to sleep at night, or, once sleep, the inability to have a restful and sound sleep. Acute insomnia is common, and it is brought about by situations such as family pressures, stress, or a trauma. Secondary insomnia is a side effect of another problem such as emotional, neurological, or other medical and sleep disorders. Causes of Insomnia- Disturbed sleeping patterns, Anger, Overwork, ill health, Worrying, Over excite-ment, Emotional disorders such as depression, Anxiety, Stress disorder, Neuro logical disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, Arthritis, Use of caffeinated beverages, Smoking, Asthma. Symptoms of Insomnia - waking up too early in the morning, tiredness andfatigue during the day, inability to concentrate, and irritability during the day. Treatment of Insomnia- Panchakarma –Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Shiro Abhyanga, Shiro Dhara, Shiro Basti, Shiro Pichu, Pada Abhyanga. So it a demand of time to know about the real sleep and the disturbed sleep according to Ayurveda and Mordern medicines also. It is very necessary to keep us healthy and maintain pleasure in our lives.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Nidra, Anidra, Insomnia-Cause, Symptoms & Treatment, Panchakarma.