A Critical Review of Nidra and Nidranasha – Ayurveda Perspective

Abstract

Ayuveda is a complete science of life that emphasizes physical and mental wellness and it also includes preventive strategies. Ayurveda incorporates several principles to sustain health and cure disease. The body of a human being is supported by three pillars that are Ahara , Nidra , and Brahmacharya ; these three elements are regarded as the Trayopastabmha of life. Nidra is considered as the second pillar of life next to Ahara . If any of these three pillars is disturbed from its usual healthy state, it produces a number of disorders in the human body. Nidranasha is one among them. Nowadays, Nidranasha is a major lifestyle disorder, since people are not following the codes and conducts of life, such as Dinacharya and Ritucharya , and as a consequence, they are suffering from a variety of issues and psychological disorders. In today’s world, numerous sleep disorders are becoming more common as a result of working at night, transmeridian travel, exposure to various electronic devices, and so on. In contrast with modern science, Ayurveda clearly explains Nidra and Nidranasha , and different treatment principles are used to deal with the Nidranasha condition. Because there is no fruitful management in modern science drugs have also created several complications. This article provides a thorough review of the causes, consequences, and management of Nidranasha from an Ayurvedic perspective. In this study, an attempt of critical review on Nidra and Nidranasha is done.