A CRITICAL STUDY ON NIDRANASH AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Tridoshas i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha are described as Tristhambha (three main pillars) of Ayurveda–the science of life. Similarly Aahara (food), Nidra (sleep) and Bramhacharya (abstinence) are described to be the Trayopasthambas (three supportive pillars). Hence forth, sleep is one of the essential factors to lead a healthy life. Due to loss of sleep person suffers too many problems related with health. In modern era insomnia may be symptom of stressful lifestyle, depressive illness, anxiety disorder, any psychiatric conditions or any other pathological conditions. Line of management of Nidranasha explained in the different contexts by various Acharyas can be described in detail. Diet modification (milk, Ikshu Ras, Madya, Shalianna, Dadhi),various therapeutic procedure‟s (Senehana, Abhyanga, Samvahan, Murdhnitaila, Padaabhyang, Shirobasti, Shirodhara, Nashaya ), various Ayurvedic medicines (Swarn Makshika Basma, Jahar Mohara Pisti, Nidrodaya Ras, Bramhi Curna, Sarpagandha Churna etc.), Yoga and meditation therapy (Anuloma Viloma, Kapalbhati, Bhramari, Chakrasana, Shirsasana).