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Nidraakara

KeywordNidraakara
TypeD.G.
ReferenceA.H.Su.14/34
Literary MeaningSedatives
Implied MeaningThis is an internal medication or behavioural regimen which induces sleep.
ElaborationNidraa ( sleep ) is caused due to Tamo Gun`a . Normal sleep is experienced in night as a person feels tired by daily routine. Nidraa is described as Tamomoolaa, Tamomayee . Sleeping in night is natural and required for human being. Violation of this rule will lead to vitiation of Dosha , and then disease will be manifested. It is believed that by following natural sleeping habits a person can remain healthy.
When there is stress and strain or there is mental preoccupation, it generally leads to diminished sleep or insomnia.
Some measures are listed below which induce sleep or which are responsible for violation of natural sleeping habits —
Nidraahara – ( A. Sangraha . 9 / 19 )
Vamana
Harsha 
( joy )
Chintaa ( worry )
Nidraakara A. Sangraha. 9 / 19 )
Ksheera ( Milk )
Ikshurasa 
( Sugarcaine Juice )
Abhyanga 
( Massage )
SynonymsNidraajanana
AntonymNidraanaas`hakara

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