Abstract

Dr. Khushboo Bishnoi* and Dr. Anupam Pathak

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda describes the main three pillars of life amongst that Nidra is said to be the very important tripod of life. Nidra is very important regimen of day to day life if not taken properly can cause severe diseased condition, which will affect the physical and mental health as well. Lack of Nidra due to various doshik conditions is called as Nidranasha. In ancient science the detailed study of Nidra and Nidranasha along with the different treatments is given in Samhitas According to modern scientific view, loss of sleep has m any reasons as like illness, stress, elder age, pain, mental illness etc. Ayurveda prescribes several procedures to overcome the situation. Article provides through review of causes, consequences and management of Nidranasha with the perspective of Ayurveda. In this study the attempt of critical review study of Nidra and Nidranasha is done.