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Giddiness. Mild and often very severe - #25480
THONTADARYA
I am getting giddiness in the morning when I wakeup. It is because of gastric problem or vertigo .. please suggest some medicine or treatment in ayurveda. Can I take yestimadhu in the morning or night ?
Age: 65
Chronic illnesses: No
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Hello Thontadarya,
Thank you for your question. The giddiness you feel upon waking may be due to gastric imbalance, low blood pressure, or early signs of vertigo all common at this age when Vata and Pitta tend to increase.But dont worry we are here to help you out
**AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE**
1. Vata imbalance causes lightheadedness, bloating
2. Ama (toxins) accumulation lead to indigestion
3. Inner ear imbalance may lead to Bhrama (giddiness )(Vertigo)
4. Sudden BP drop or electrolyte imbalance upon waking
5. Mandagani ( low digestive power) this mat lead to disturbed sleep cycle
✅ ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTION
Q - Can I take Yashtimadhu (Licorice)?
Yes Yashtimadhu is a great Pitta balancing and supports gut health
For gastric giddiness, take ¼ tsp Yashtimadhu powder with honey or warm water, after breakfast, not at night.
**AYURVEDIC TREATMENT**
1 Sukumara Ghrita 1 tsp with warm water on empty stomach (Balances Vata, improves digestion)
2 Godanti Bhasma 1 pinch mix with honey once in morning (For head heaviness, vertigo)
3 Hingvashtaka Churna 1 tsp with buttermilk or warm. Water just before lunch Reduces gas and Vata in gut
4 takaristham 30 ml +30ml water after lunch for bloating
✅Diet Modification
✅ Favor:
Warm, well-cooked food with ghee
Jeera-ajwain water in the morning
Barley, rice, moong dal, bottle gourd
Dry ginger + cardamom tea post-meal
❌ Avoid:
Sleeping right after meals
Cold water or curd at night
Fried food, stale snacks, heavy dinner
Excess tea or coffee on empty stomach
✅ Home Remedies & Daily Routine
👉Wake up slowly sit on bed 1–2 mins before standing Prevents sudden drop in BP
👉Jeera + saunf water Morning Reduces bloating and Vata
👉Nasal drops (Anu taila) – 2 drops in each nostril Morning before bath Clears head channels (very helpful in vertigo)
👉Abhyanga (oil massage) – 3 times a week with sesame oil Morning before bath Balnces Vata, improves circulation
If:
Giddiness worsens when turning head or lying down
You feel ringing in ears or balance loss
You have blurred vision or fall risk
➡️Then ENT evaluation for Benign Positional Vertigo (BPV) is advised
☑️. But for most mild cases, Ayurveda + proper digestion + Vata management helps greatly.
Morning giddiness at age 65 is common and mostly reversible with digestive correction and balancing vata
Warm Regards
Dr Snehal Vidhate
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Without any doubt You can take yashtimadhu in morning as well as evening or night...
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Giddiness in the morning can indeed stem from various reasons, such as vertigo or gastric disturbances, among others. Ayurveda looks at balance of doshas, particularly Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, to understand such symptoms. In your case, Vata imbalance might be playing a part, leading to dizziness. However, it is always best to consult with a healthcare professional to rule out any serious conditions.
In Ayurveda, tackling giddiness involves addressing digestion, diet, and lifestyle factors. If you suspect a gastric issue, it's essential to strengthen the digestive fire, or agni. Eating at regular intervals, avoiding spicy and fried foods, and incorporating more warm, cooked meals can help. Drink ginger tea to enhance digestion, and try triphala at night for gentle detoxification and digestive support.
Regarding yestimadhu (licorice), it's generally used to soothe Pitta and optimize digestion. If you opt to use yestimadhu, taking it with warm milk at night can support digestion and promote restful sleep. However, avoid it if you have high blood pressure issues as yestimadhu may elevate blood pressure.
If vertigo is a concern, consider Yoga and Pranayama to maintain equilibrium and calm the nervous system. Techniques like Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing) can stabilize Vata dosha. Additionally, Nasya therapy, involving administering medicated oils into the nostrils, can be beneficial but should ideally be practiced under professional guidance.
Incorporate more warm liquids in your routine and avoid caffeine in the mornings. Stay hydrated, and practice gentle head and neck exercises regularly. It's important to find a daily routine that supports overall balance. Be sure to consult with a physician if symptoms persist, especially if they become more intense or frequent.
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Hello,
May I know
1. since how many days you are facing the issue?
2. How is the sleep?
3. How is appetite and digestion?
Yes..you can take yashtimadhu tablet in the morning, till then.
Take care.
Kind regards.
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Avoid chilled and processed food.
Avoid late night dinner.
Regular exercise.
Cap.Brahmi
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Hey ma'am
You can take yashtimadu with warm water+ honey in morning if you feel its gastric.
Reasons may be other as well, Low Bp, gastritis, cervical spondylosis etc.
Giddiness is due to increased Vata + Pitta in the stomach, especially after long fasting (overnight)
You may also feel burping, bloating, or sour taste in mouth
➤ Remedies:
Remedy How to Use
Jeera + Ajwain + Saunf Tea Boil ½ tsp each in 2 cups water → reduce to 1 cup → sip warm on waking
Yashtimadhu (Licorice) YES — can be taken in the morning empty stomach OR at night before sleep. Best if there's acid reflux.
Triphala powder 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water – balances digestion & Vata
Hingwashtak churna 1–2 gm after meals with warm water – for bloating/gas
Warm water + ghee (1 tsp) Bedtime or morning – soothes gastric lining and supports Vata balance.
Lifestyle Tips
Do not get up suddenly from bed. Sit up slowly → then stand.
Use a thin pillow if you suspect cervical issue.
Get 7–8 hrs quality sleep — giddiness
worsens with poor rest.
*Don’t skip breakfast — eat within 30–60 min of waking.
*Hydrate with warm water in the morning, not cold.
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Don't worry,
Start taking 1.Tab. Brahmi 1-0-1
2.Saraswatarishta 20 ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day....
Follow up after 15 days...
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Yes yastimadhu churan in the morning before breakfast with water will be beneficial
Suthshekhar ras 1-0-1 after food with water
Ashwagandha tablet 0-0-1 at bedtime with water
Do neck exercises of neck rotation in clock wise and Anti clock wise directions for 5-6 times a day.
Follow up after 15 days
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Giddiness is due to many factors such as indigestion/mental stress or anxiety/ improper lifestyle...
Take tab Neuroghrit gold=1-1 tab before meal twice daily
Divya UDRAMIRIT VATI
Divya chitakadi vati=2-2 tab after meal twice daily
Yes yesthmadhu powder or tab =1 tsp powder and 1 tab at EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY..
AVOID=junk food/spicy/ PACKED BEVERAGES
Do regular yoga and Pranayam such as=kapalbhati/vazrasana
You can cured eaisly
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Hi Thontadarya this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem.the giddiness may be because of your age or do u have any ear related issues..?
Since how many days are you suffering ?
Any investigation done?
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HELLO THONTADARYA,
Giddiness in Ayurveda is known as Bhrama, primarily caused by
-Vata imbalance due to age, dryness, nervous system disturbance
-Kapha accumulation in head, ears, sinuses
-ama(toxins) from improper digestion
-pitta disturbance in acid - related cases.
MORNING GIDDINESS - CAUSES
Weak digestion, gas, bloating(mandagni, ama, aggravated vata)= gastric reflux, bloating, pressure
Inner ear imbalance (kapha blocking ear nadis, vata vitiation)= BPPV, labyrinthitis, meniere's disease
Low blood pressure (vata prakopa, Rasa Dhatu Kshaya)= orthostatic , hypotension
LACK OF RESTFUL SLEEP(vata imbalance affecting the mind)= REM disturbance
TREATMENT PROTOCOL
1) BALANCING VATA
-use warm dhanwantaram taila for full body massage regularly
-practice activities= calm walks, warm meals, oil application to soles and scalp
- avoid cold food, excessive travel, and overuse of devices
2) REMOVING AMA(TOXINS)
-take triphala churna- 1 tsp with warm water daily for bowel regulation and detox
- use jeera water, ajwain or dry ginger powder in food to strengthen digestion
3) STABILIZING NERVOUS SYSTEM AND BRAIN
-use brahmi ghrita- 1 tsp with milk at night and
- shankhapushpi syrup- 10 ml twice daily
Tocalm mind, reduce dizziness, and support memory
4) INTERNALLY START WITH
- YASHTIMADHU CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water or warm milk
=reduces acid reflux, calms inflammation in the gut, helps dizziness, caused by gastric issues
-SUTSEKHAR RAS= 1 tab after meals take with warm water
= balances pitta, reduces acid based dizziness, relieves nausea and headache
-TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water daily
= cleanses gut, removes toxins, regulates bowels
-BRAHMI GHRITA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night
= nourishes brain tissues, enhances clarity reduces giddiness due to vata imbalance
-GODANTI BHASMA= 125 mg with honey in morning
= classical treatment for vertigo, headache, and chronic imbalance
-ANU TAILA NASYA= 2 drops in each nostril in morning empty stomach
= clears sins congestion, balances head-region doshas, stabilises inner ear
DIET
-warm, fresh meals with ghee
-soft cooked vegetabes
-moong dal khichdi, barley
-spices= cumin, ajwain, coriander, ginger
-buttermilk diluted and churned with hing
TO AVOID
-cold or raw foods
- curd especially at night
- fermented foods- idle, dosa, vinegar
- fried, stale or spicy foods
- long gaps between meals
LIFESTYLE
-apply warm oil to scalp to scalp and soles regularly to pacify vata
-avoid late nights, emotional stress, or exposure to cold wind
-use elevated head support while sleeping to prevent reflux and reduce dizziness on waking
- include gentle breathing like anulom Vilom and bhramari to calm nervous system
EXTERNAL THERAPY
1) OIL MASSAGE
2) NASYA
3) KARNA PURANA= use bala taila 3 drops in each ear in morning
= supports balance and inner ear function
YOGA AND BREATHING
-BHRAMARI= soothes ear, brain and mind
- ANULOM VILOM= balances right and left brain
- SHAVASANA= daily relaxation posture
-avoid head down or spinning yoga postures
CAN YOU TAKE YASHTIMADHU IN MORING OR NIGHT?
Yes you can take Yashtimadhu either in the morning or at night, depending on the cause of your giddiness. here you can take
IF YOUR GIDDINESS IS DUE TO GASTRIC ISSUES(acidity, reflux, bloating, indigestion )
-take in the morning on an empty stomach with lukewarm water or milk
-it helps soothe the stomach, reduce acidity, and protect the oesophagus
-also calms pitta and vata both of which can cause morning dizziness
IF YOUR GIDDINESS IS DUE TO NERVOUS WEAKNESS OR INSOMNIA
-take at night, with warm milk, 60 min before sleep
-it supports the nervous system calms the mind and promotes restful sleep
PRECAUTIONS
-avoid in case of uncontrolled high blood pressure, water retention, or kidney issues as yashtimadhu may worsen these conditions
-do not use for more than 1.5 months continuously without break
YASHTIMADHU is safe and beneficial for morning giddiness caused by gastric disturbance. taking it in the morning is ideal in such cases
If the giddiness is more neurological or due to poor sleep it can be taken at night
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THISS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
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Hello thontadarya.,
What may be happening is that when you sleep, gas or acid may be rising up and disturbing the brain’s balance (Udana Vayu) or your Vata is getting aggravated overnight due to dryness or weakness in nerves. So in the morning, you feel unsteady or giddy for a few moments. This is very manageable we just have to balance digestion, support nerve health, and calm Vata-Pitta at the same time.
And yes, Yashtimadhu is good but I’ll explain how to use it below.
Ayurvedic Treatment Plan
1. Internal Medicines
Sukumara Ghrita – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water
Brahmi Vati – 1 tab in the morning on empty stomach
Yashtimadhu Churna – ¼ tsp with warm water after breakfast (not at night, as it can increase Kapha)
Avipattikar Churna – ½ tsp at night with warm water (to relieve gas and acidity)
2. Daily Tips
Drink 1 glass warm water with 2 drops of ghee early morning
Avoid sleeping very late or on an empty stomach
Avoid cold water, curd, and sour food at night
Eat dinner before 7:30 pm
Practice slow deep breathing or Anulom Vilom in morning for 5 mins
If this is gastric-related, it should improve within 7–10 days. If it persists, it may be inner ear vertigo in that case, we can adjust medicines slightly.
If you have any doubts, you can contact me.
Take care, regards,
Dr.Karthika
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HELLO THONTADARYA,
Giddiness upon waking- especially in older adults- can arise from a variety of causes, including vestibular(inner ear) issues, low blood pressure, cervical spondylosis, or gastric disturbances (amlapitta). In Ayurveda, this condition may be associated with vata imbalance, pitta aggravation, or a combination (vata-pitta dosha disturbance), depending on the exact nature of symptoms.
-VATA- PITTA PRAKOPA= Sudden lightheadedness, spinning sensation
-Agni Mandya/ amla pitta(indigestion/gastric issues)= head feels light due to weak digestion or gas pressing upward.
-Rasa dhatu dushti= poor nourishment or circulation leading to dizziness
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT FOR GIDDINESS
1) Avoid sudden getting up from bed= sit for a while before standing
2) Avoid fasting or irregular meals= this can aggravate vata and pitta
3) Warm water intake= especially in morning
4) Follow a light, easily digestible diet= avoid very spicy, sour or deep fried foods
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) SHANKHA VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals
=relieves gas and indigestion that may cause dizziness
2) KAMDUDHA RAS ( WITH MUKTA)= 250 mg twice daily before food with cold milk
= pitta-pacifying , useful if giddiness is heat or acid related
3) MUKTA PISHTI= 125 mg twice daily with rose water
=cooling, calming for heart and brain- very effective in dizziness
4) VACHA CHURNA= 125 mg once daily with honey
= improves brain and sensory balance, reduces giddiness
5) PATHYADI KASHAYA= 20 ml twice daily after meals
= indicated in vertigo, headaches, and eye disorders
6) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 5 gm at night with warm water
= detoxes, aids digestion and clears channels (especially if gas- related)
YES YOU CAN TAKE YASHTIMADHU CHURNA
yashtimadhu churna= 3 gm with honey in morning and night
= soothes pitta, useful in acidity
LIFESTYLE TIPS
-head massage with warm sesame oil at night
- NASYA THERAPY= with Anu taila- 2 drops in each nostril daily morning
-Mild yoga= shavasana, vajrasana after food
- avoid looking at bright lights or screens upon waking
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
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