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@article{196647,
        author = {Dr. Bishnupriya Mohanty and Akanksha D. Kumar},
        title = {Role of Shirodhara with Brahmi Taila & Ksheerabala Nasya in the management of Anidra : A Case Study},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {10094-10096},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196647},
        abstract = {Anidra (insomnia) is considered both a symptom and a disease entity in Ayurveda, primarily resulting from the aggravation of Vata and Pitta dosha. Disturbance of sleep significantly affects physical and mental health as Nidra is one of the Trayopastambha (three pillars of life) along with Ahara and Brahmacharya. The present case study evaluates the effect of Shirodhara with Brahmi Taila combined with Ksheerabala Taila Nasya and Brahmi Vati in a 25-year-old female patient suffering from chronic sleep disturbance for six years.
The patient presented with delayed sleep onset, irregular sleep cycle, diwaswapna (daytime sleep), vertigo, tension-type Shirashula, and dry eyes. The sleep pattern was severely disturbed with sleep initiation occurring between 2:00–5:00 AM and an average sleep duration of 4–5 hours.
The treatment protocol included evening Shirodhara with Brahmi Taila, Ksheerabala Taila Nasya, and Brahmi Vati (500 mg). Progressive improvement in sleep onset time and sleep quality was observed from the first day of treatment. By the fifth day, the patient reported sleep initiation around 10:00 PM with 7–8 hours of sleep, along with marked reduction in vertigo and associated symptoms.
This case study suggests that Shirodhara combined with Nasya and Medhya Rasayana may be effective in managing chronic insomnia associated with Vata-Pitta imbalance.},
        keywords = {Anidra, Shirodhara, Brahmi Taila, Ksheerabala Nasya, Ayurveda, Insomnia},
        month = {April},
        }