Abstract
Nidranasha is one of common disorder which affects the quality of life. Acharya Charaka has mentioned Nidra as one among the Trayo upastambha. which is an essential factor to lead a healthy life. Further he mentions Sukha, Dukha, Pushti, Karshya, Bala, Dourbalya, Purushatva, Klaibyata, Jnaana, Ajnaana, Jeevitha and Mrityu all are depended on proper and improper Sleep. Nidranasha is one among the Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi. In Nidranasha Shiroabhyanga is the one of the effective treatment. Abhyanga means the application of Sneha, suitable to one’s constitution, age, season, particular disease and atmosphere. Shiro Abhyanga is a Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa and are also a part of Dinacharya, is told to be beneficial in inducing Nidra. For clinical study total 15 patients were registered from O.P.D. and I.P.D. of K.V.G. Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Ambatedka. Result of the study revealed that Shiro Abhyanga effective in reducing the sign and symptoms of Insomnia as well as physical assessment.
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