ABSTRACT

Acoording to Ayurvedic classical text Nidra (Sleep) is considered as one among the Trayoupasthambha1 i.e. one among the three pillars of life, because good and sound sleep gives good health otherwise it leads to the ill health, not only this nidra even responsible for proper learning ,immune system of our body. If Nidra is suppressed for prolong time it produces certain ill effect on the body the most common presentation of Nidranasha are Shirashoola, Angamarda, Angasada, Ajeerna, Jrimba, Klama, Glani, Vibhanda etc. At present scenario of clinical practice around 9% of general population suffering from Nidranasha (Insomnia) the available treatment for Insomnia in contemporary medicine is Benzodiazepines, the most common side effects Benzodiazepines is drowsiness, Light-headedness, Confusion, Unsteadiness, dizziness, Slurred speech, muscle weakness, memory problems. To prevent all these side effects and to induce good sleep ayurveda is having different Panchakarma treatment and oral medication in the form of shodhana and shamana. Hence here a case of Nidranasha is successfully treated with panchakarma and Shamana medicine. Keywords: Nidra, Nidranasha, Shodana, Shamana,I nsomnia, Benzodiazepines
Publication date: 05/03/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.3.1049