Archive · 3 Dec 2025

Raga Bhairavi Proven for Pain Relief

Raga Bhairavi Proven for Pain Relief

Scientists at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, found that playing Raga Bhairavi on the flute at a soft volume can help reduce pain.

They did this by studying mice and found that the music activated parts of the brain that release natural painkillers.

This is a big deal because it shows that traditional Indian music can be used in modern medicine.

The researchers, who are also musicians, worked together to prove that music can be a powerful tool for healing.

This could lead to new ways of treating pain without drugs, using music instead.

It's like giving medicine through sound!

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