Efficacy of Mahanarayana Taila Matra Basti in Primary Insomnia (Anidra)-An Analytical Review

Abstract

We all live in 21st century; this era is an age of industrialization and fast life. This fast life has destroyed healthy life style which has created various lifestyle disorders. Insomnia is one of those deadly disorders. Nowadays increasing number of patients with various forms of sleep pattern abnormalities is seen attending the outpatients, among this insomnia is important one. Insomnia disorder is defined as a subjective perception or complaint of inadequate or poor quality sleep due to a number of factors such as difficulty in falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night with difficulty in returning to sleep, waking up too early in the morning or un refreshing sleep. In Ayurveda it can be corelated with Anidra and Nidranasha. People with Vata and Pitta Prakriti are more susceptible to develop insomnia [1]. Asvapna is categorized in to 80 Nanatmaja Vata diseases [2]. Anidra is a disease, which is having cardinal symptoms like Jrumbha, Angamarda, Tandra, Shiroroga, Shirogaurava, Akshigaurava, Jadya, Glani, Bhrama, Apakti and Vataroga occur due to sleeplessness [1]. Allopathic treatments show temporary relief in curing of this disease and produce massive side effects. Ayurveda has a very good approach towards the treatment of insomnia by both internal and external medications. Panchakarma therapy is designed to eliminate the vitiated Doshas through the nearest route. Mahanarayana Taila when administered through anal route in the form of Matra Basti, it gives soothing effect to the mind and initiate good sleep. After reviewing the recent findings from literature we aim to discuss efficacy of therapy in management of insomnia.