Tridosha, A Predictor of Quality of Sleep- An Observational Study

Abstract

Nidra (sleep) is considered as chief nourisher at life’s feast. It nourishes body as mother and termed as ‘Bhutdhatri’. It supports and helps to sustain physiological functions and thus, coated as ‘Vaishnavi Maya’. Quality of Sleep is an indicator of good health and is defined as an individual’s satisfaction with all aspects of sleep experience. Objective: To establish a relation between Sharirik Prakriti and Quality of Sleep. Methods: An observational study was conducted on 150 healthy volunteers of age between 20-40 years, using CCRAS Prakriti Performa and PSQI scale. Result: Data was statistically analyzed applying ANOVA and Chi-Square test with p<0.05, establishing their association. Conclusion: Through this study it became evident that Tridosha profiling can actually prove to be a valuable tool in predicting sleep quality and guiding personalized, Dosha-specific interventions for its management in more holistic way.