Sleep is the best phase for relaxation. It is important in every individual for being fit and fine. It not only relaxes but also rejuvenates for next day chores. Ayurveda has included sleep that is nidra in three pillars of life namely Aahar (diet), Bramhacharya (abstinence) and nidra (sleep). Nidranash i.e insomnia is the commonest complaint heard in OPDs after pain. There are various reasons behind having insomnia. Senility, diseases related to respiratory system, painful conditions, certain drugs like propanol, steroids, mental conditions like mania, anxiety causes sleeplessness. The prevalence rate of insomnia is 10-30% . Idiopathic insomnia, Psychophysiologic insomnia, Paradoxical insomnia, Inadequate sleep hygiene insomnia, Physiological insomnia, Insomnia NOS, Insomnia due to mental illness, Insomnia due to medical illness, Insomnia due to substance use/abuse or withdrawal. There are various medicaments which are used in modern medicine for Insomnia but the drugs used in insomnia causes various other sides - effects.