Correspondence Address:
Vd. Balu Subhashrao Dhade PG Scholar Samhita and Siddhant Department, Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Sion, Mumbai. Email Id - baludhade24@gmail.com Mobile no.- 8805577880
Date of Acceptance: 2021-09-28
Date of Publication:2021-10-15
Article-ID:IJIM_100_10_21 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: None Declared
How To Cite This Article: Dhade B, Bhojane S, Satpute S M. Conceptual Study of Nidra and Nidranash. Int J Ind Med 2021;2(9):36-42
: Ayurveda describes the main three pillars of life amongst that Nidra is said to be very important tripod of life. It is a physiological process needed for every individual. Relaxing sleep is the foundation for your mental and physical wellbeing. Nidra is very important regimen of day-to-day life, if not taken properly can cause severe diseased condition, which will affect physical and mental health as well. Lack of Nidra due to various dosha is called as Nidranash. In ancient science the detailed study of Nidra and Nidranash along with the different treatments is given in samhitas. According to modern scientific view, loss of sleep has many reasons like illness, stress, old age, pain etc. Ayurveda prescribes several procedures to overcome the situation. In this article an attempt has been made to critically review the concept of Nidra and Nidranash i.e. insomnia and its management.
Keywords: Nidra, Nidranash, Upastambha, Indriya, Insomni
