A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Jatamansi and Ashwagandha Moola Churna in the Management of Anidra w.s.r to Insomnia: Original Research Article

Ankita Goyal; Gurpreet Sama

doi:10.64280/JAA.2025.V1I1015

Authors

Ankita Goyal Lecturer, Department of Dravyaguna Vigyan, Government Ayurvedic College, Patiala, Punjab, India 147001 Author
Gurpreet Sama Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Dravyaguna Vigyan, Government Ayurvedic College, Patiala, Punjab, India 147001 Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64280/JAA.2025.V1I1015

Keywords:

Anidra, Insomnia, Jatamansi, Ashwagandha, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Churna

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Background: Insomnia is one of the burning problems not only in India but also all over the world. According to the statistics, 20% - 40% of adults encounter insomnia-related problems within a year. Especially 15 to 55 years old are more affected. Long-term uses of certain classes of sedatives such as benzodiazepines and newer non-benzodiazepine drugs cause physical dependence, with several side effects such as daytime fatigue.

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi DC.) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal) moola churna in anidra (Insomnia).

Materials and Methods: A randomized, open-label, interventional clinical trial was conducted with 60 patients (30 in each group). Group A received Jatamansi moola churna (JMC) and Group B received Ashwagandha moola churna (AMC), both in capsule form for internal use. Treatment was administered once daily at night for 30 days. Improvement was assessed based on Ayurvedic subjective parameters: Angmarda, Shirogaurva. Jrimbha, Jadyata, Apakti, Bhrama, Glani, Tandra, Vataj roga and modern parameters Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

Results: Both Groups showed statistically significant improvement (p<0.001). Jatamansi moola churna was slightly more effective, particularly in reducing Angmarda, Shirogaurva. Jrimbha, Jadyata, Apakti, Glani, Tandra, Sleep duration, Sleep disturbance, daytime dysfunction Ashwagandha moola churna was more effective in Bhrama vataj roga, sleep latency.

Conclusion: The study concludes that both drugs Jatamansi and Ashwagandha have effective role in subsiding symptoms associated with Anindra (Primary insomnia). However, Jatamansi was found to be more effective than Ashwagandha upon comparison.