Effect of Jatamayadi Siddha Ksheera Shirodhara in Anidra w.s.r. to insomnia - A Case Study

Authors

  • Anita Bellad
  • Santosh Belavadi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i8.980

Keywords:

Insomnia, Anidra, Jatamayadisiddaksheerashirodhara

Abstract

Sleep disorders are group of condition that disturbs normal sleep patterns. Insomnia is considered one among them. Insomnia is the condition characterized by difficulty in initiation and maintenance of sleep. The prevalence rate is estimated approximately 10% to 15 % of the general population. In Ayurveda,Anidra can be correlated with Insomnia. Contemporary approach are pharmacological(histamines, benzodiazepines, etc.,) and non pharmacological (cognitive behavioral therapy etc.,) with fear of dependency&ADR`s. The present case - A 40 years female patient complaining of loss of sleep,irritation, loss of appetite since 2 years registered in Kayachikitsa OPD.  History and examinations revealed that due to stress and family issues patient land up into Chronic Insomnia. By considering clinical symptoms patient managed with Shirodhara with Jatamayadisiddaksheerafor 8days along with Shamanoushadi for 30 days. Assessment of result was done by using Insomnia severity index.

Author Biographies

Anita Bellad

PG Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, DGM Ayurvedic college, Gadag

Santosh Belavadi

Professor, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, DGM Ayurvedic college, Gadag

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Published

2023-09-18

How to Cite

Bellad, A., & Belavadi, S. (2023). Effect of Jatamayadi Siddha Ksheera Shirodhara in Anidra w.s.r. to insomnia - A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(8). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i8.980