An Ayurvedic Aspect of Anindra with Special Reference to Insomnia

Ayurveda is described Nidra as one of the most important Upastambha of health associated with Ahara and Bramhacharya. The disturbance in Nidra might be related to the life style, environmental influence, mental tension, changed food habits and day to day stress which ultimately disturb the psychoneurosis-biological rhythm of sleep. According to classical texts with increasing of Vata there happens Insomnia. On the other hand, the effects of psychic disorders on the body have also been mentioned: Vata is provoked by Kama, Shoka, Bhay. Pitta is deranged by Krodha. Shirodhara is traditionally known for its ability to assist with Anidra or sleep problems. Godugdha Shirodhara has also too effective in treating Anidra (Insomnia). As the Godugdha is having identical properties of Ojas (immunological power), it promotes Ojas (immunological power). Godugdha acts as Rasayana (medication for increase the immunity), Tarpaka, Jivaniya (life supporting), Hridya (beneficial for heart), Ahladakara and Buddhi prabodhaka (supporting the mental growth). For getting sufficient sleep "Godugdha' has been selected in the form of Shirodhara for the patients. After applied of Godugdha Shirodhara and about this study result shown as Godugdha Shirodhara 88% improvement on sleeplessness, 91.42% improvement in sleep-wake (s-w) schedule, 89.55% improvement in sleep time and associated complaints.