Ayurveda is one of the ancient systems of
medicine known to mankind. Ayurveda not only includes
medical science but is an art of living; science of life. It
does not only treat disease but also focuses on keeping an
individual healthy. Its primary aim is to cure the
diseased ones and to maintain health of the heathy
individuals. Ayurveda does not only deal at physical level
but also at mental level. With rapid change in lifestyles
due to development and other factors, a majority of
population are suffering from Nidranasha. Stress being
one of the most important factors among many. This in
turn results in Stress Induced Insomnia. Nidranasha
being caused by vitiated Vatadosha; Nasya and
Shirodharawith NarikelTaila acts on both Vatadosha and
Stress because of its properties and mode of action is
used in this condition.
Keywords : NarikelTaila, Shirodhara, Nasya, Nidranasha, Stress Induced Insomnia.