Impact of complementary and Alternative Medicine on Sleep Disorders: A systematic review

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Dr.S.K.Danga
Professor, Dept of Kayachikitsa ,
Jupiter Ayurveda Medical College, Nagpur.
E-Mail: sunder147@gmail.com

Contact No. : 9372045685, Email : sunder147@gmail.com

Date of Acceptance : 06 Jul 2023

Date of Publication : 10 Aug 2023

Article ID : SD-IJAY_030

How to cite this article : Danga SK. Impact of complementary and Alternative Medicine on Sleep Disorders: A systematic review. Sanjivani Darshan National Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga 2023;1(1):31-37 http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2023.1105

Abstract

According theory of Ayurveda  Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya as a Trayoupastambha of life. Anidra can be considered as difficulty in initiation of sleep, reduction in duration of sleep and disturbances during sleep. Acharya  Charaka defines that, if mind gets tired or becomes sedentary then the sensory and motor organs become lazy then one deep into sleep. It means that if mind  draw its attention from its work and whole body get tired due to work and it leads to the Nidra. The Nidra is the one which provide complete relaxation to the body and mind. Many patients suffered from disorders  about Nidra and Nidranasha, but have been unable to find relief due to a lack of extensive studies and treatment.

KEYWORDS: Anidra, Sleep, Ahara, Indriya, Trayoupastambha.