Theoretical study and physical effect of Tandra (Drowsiness) and its treatment as per Ayurveda

  • Shailendra Kumar Tripathi Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Samhita Evum Siddhant, Government Ayurvedic P.G College and Hospital, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Ramnihor Tapsi Jaiswal Reader, Department of Samhita Evum Siddhant, Government Ayurvedic P.G College and Hospital, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Manohar Ram Reader and HOD, Department of Samhita Evum Siddhant, Government Ayurvedic P.G College and Hospital, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Premkant Yadav Lecturer, Department of Kriya Sharir, Government Ayurvedic P.G College and Hospital, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Keywords: Tandra, Samhita, Drowsiness, Kapha

Abstract

Sleepiness has been described in every place in our Ayurveda literatures, such as Charak Samhita, Sushrut Samhita, Astanga Hridaya and Madhav Nidan etc. It is described in every chapter of these literatures.   In the Samhita, drowsiness is considered to be a phlegm-based disease, which is accompanied by Gaurav, weakness, lack of appetite and other Phlegm related symptoms. And this drowsiness is considered to be mainly of the Tama Guna. This drowsiness gives rise to Obesity, Diabetes, BP (HTN) etc. in the body. For this, the treatment and diet for drowsiness is also described in the Ayurved Samhita.  When we commonly speak of drowsiness, we a range of term interchangeably such as fatigue, tiredness or sleepiness. Sleepiness or drowsiness is a state of strange desire for sleep or sleeping for unusually long periods (compare hypersomnia). It has distinct meaning and causes, It can refer to usual state preceding falling asleep, the condition of being in a drowsy state due to circadian rhythm disorders or a symptom of other health problem. It can be accompanied by lethargy, weakness, and lack of mental agility. Drowsiness can be dangerous when performing task that require constant concentration such as driving a vehicle. when a person is sufficiently fatigued, microsleeps may be experienced.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.9.7.15
Published: 2024-09-29
How to Cite
Shailendra Kumar Tripathi, Ramnihor Tapsi Jaiswal, Manohar Ram, & Premkant Yadav. (2024). Theoretical study and physical effect of Tandra (Drowsiness) and its treatment as per Ayurveda. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 9(7), 119 - 121. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.7.15
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