An Observational Clinical Study on Efficacy of Brahmi Ghrita Nasya in Anidra (Insomnia) Irrespective of Disease Condition.

Authors

  • Chintan J Bhatt Lecturer, Panchakarma Department, J.S. Ayureveda Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad,Gujarat. Author
  • Kalapi B Patel H.O.D., Principal & Superintendent Panchakarma Department, J.S. Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, and P.D. Patel Ayurveda Hospital, Nadiad, Gujarat. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Brahmi Ghrita Nasya, Anidra (Insomnia)

Abstract

Insomnia is the most common sleep related complaint with the  prevalence of 10%-48% in general population. Charaka Samhita  has considered Nidra as one of the Trayopasthambha which  indicates the importance of the Nidra. Aswapna is Vataja  Nanatmaja Vikaras. Anxiety is one of the most common causes of  insomnia which is observed commonly in the patients having  chronic illnesses. Susruta samhita and Charaka Samhita also  mention mental distress and physical disorders as causes of  Anidra. Brahmi ghrita is used in the treatment of mental disorders. Hence Brahmighrita is used  for the Nasya in the patients complaining Anidra in P.D. Patel Ayurved Hospital, Nadiad. The  main aim of study is to evaluate the effect of Brahmi Ghrita Nasya in Anidra (insomnia)  irrespective of disease condition. Considering role of Manas in Anidra; Nasya with Brahmighritais preferred because of its Medhya property 

 

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Published

2024-04-25

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2020): International Research Journal of Ayurveda And Yoga (April) 2020

Section

Clinical study

How to Cite

Bhatt, C. J., & Patel, K. B. (2024). An Observational Clinical Study on Efficacy of Brahmi Ghrita Nasya in Anidra (Insomnia) Irrespective of Disease Condition. International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 3(4), 26-35. https://doi.org/10.48165/
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