A holistic ayurveda approach in the management of insomnia: a review
Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: A holistic ayurveda approach in the management of insomnia: a review
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.
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Prashansa Singh Baghel
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal:
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Year: 2022
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Sleep ( Nidra ) is one of the best elixirs of life. It is a natural rejuvenator to refresh every living being on the earth, during which many processes vital to health and wellbeing takes place. Any alterations in the quantity, quality, and sleep patterns contribute to various sleep disorders like insomnia. Insomnia causes many problems in daytoday life, such as tiredness, a lack of energy, concentration difficulties, and irritability. Modern science has no permanent cure for insomnia because they use only hypnotics and sedatives as their treatment. Also, there are chances that the patient may get addicted to these particular drugs. In Ayurved a, difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both are considered under the heading of Nidranash . In Nidranash, the main Doshas involved are Vata and Pitta Prakopa . Therefore, the treatment of Nidranash is mainly Vata-Pitta Shamak Chikitsa . In Ayurveda , there are a variety of treatments for insomnia. Based on the Ayurvedic approaches, single herbs like Aswagandha, Jatamansi, etc., compound formulations, therapies, Pathya (wholesome) & Apathya (unwholesome) Ahara (diet), and Vihara (lifestyle) have been discussed in this article. Keywords: Anidra , Nidranash, Insomnia , Ahara, Vihara
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