Article: A REVIEW ON ANIDRA: AN ANALYSIS THROUGH AYURVEDA APPROACH

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.15397

Pages: 188-191

Author: Anjali Yadav, Ayush Verma *, Shilpa Govind Patil

Abstract: Anidra-a sleep disorder is major healthcare concern in many developed countries. Hurry- worry- Curry pattern of lifestyle has contributed much to the problem of Anidra (Insomnia). The disease is well addressed in Ayurvedic literatures. Cause of Nidra, types of Nidra, rules of Nidra, relationship of Nidra with Sharir (body) and Manasika (mental) doshas, treatment of Anidra and Atinidra are narrated in ancient Ayurveda text. Modern medical services still do not have a specific solution to this problem. Sleeping pills are developing the dependency and potential side effects like, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of appetite, constipation etc. Sedative hypnotic drugs are normally used for the treatment of Insomnia which shows dose dependent depression of the central nervous system. There is a need to explore the treatment modalities advised in Ayurveda like Nidan Parivarjana, Aahar, Vihar and Chikitsa (Shaman and Shodhan). The present review article comprises of the importance of Nidra, Causes of Anidra, Management of Anidra through Ayurveda and Nutraceutical perspective.

Keyword: Sleep, Anidra, Insomnia, Ayurveda, Nutraceutical, Sarpagandha, Ashwagandha, Melatonin, L-Tryptophan.