Abstract

Abstract

: Background: Sleep is an important physiological process and basic need for the body. Normal healthy sleep is characterized by various factors. These factors include sufficient duration, good quality, appropriate timing and regularity and the absence of sleep disturbances, and disorders. According to Ayurveda, Nidra among the three Upastambhas for the maintenance of the living organism. Insomnia is commonly seen in the age group of 18-80 years. This study deal to study efficacy of Shirodhara using Brahmi Taila and Bala Hatadi Taila in Anidra. Objectives: The objective of the study was to study the efficacy of Brahmi Taila Shirodhara in the management of Anidra. To study the efficacy of Bala Hatadi Taila Shirodhara in the management of Anidra. To compare the efficacy of Brahmi Taila Shirodhara and Bala Hatadi Taila. Shirodhara in the management of Anidra. Methodology: In this study, 46 patients of ‘Anidra’ were taken. However, 06 patients were not coming for follow up and they dropped out. In Group-A, 20 Patient of clinically diagnosed cases of Anidra were administered with Shirodhara by using Brahmi Taila for a period of 45 min for 7 days. In Group-B, 20 patients of clinically diagnosed cases of Anidra were administered with Shirodhara by using Bala Hatadi Taila for a period of 45 min for 7 days. Results: Overall, it was observed that Percentage of Relief in Each Patient of 40 Patients of Anidra  in Group A  was 76.3% while 69.8% in Group B. Average relief in both groups was 73.0% in each patient of Anidra. In Group A & B regarding symptom Jrumbha,  Tandra,  Shiro Gaurava,  Netra Gaurava,  Shirodhara using Brahmi Taila and Bala Hatadi Taila  intervention having considerably highly significant results. In  the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index both drugs are equally effective statistically. Conclusion: It is concluded that Brahmi Taila Shirodhara and Bala Hatadi Taila are equally effective in if Shirodhara adopted in Insomnia.