Home Remedies for My Son's Sleeplessness - #38745

Avoid late night dinner. Avoid digital media after 8pm. Regular exercise and meditation. Cap. Brahmi 1-0-1 Follow up after 1week.

Hello Ujwala ji I understand your concern — when a young child struggles with sleep, it can disturb both his physical and mental balance. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅ SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES

✅Warm Milk with Herbs (Night Tonic) Give him 1 cup of warm milk at bedtime with: 1 pinch jaiphal (nutmeg) powder 1/4 tsp ashwagandha churna This calms the nervous system and promotes deep natural sleep.

✅Head and Foot Massage (Padabhyanga)

Massage his head and soles of feet every night with warm sesame oil or Brahmi oil. Relieves Vata, reduces anxiety, and promotes sound sleep.

✅ Tulsi and Chamomile Tea

Give him a cup of tulsi + chamomile herbal tea in the evening. It soothes nerves, helps reduce overthinking, and relaxes the mind.

✅ Lukewarm Bath Before Bed

A warm water bath 30 minutes before sleep helps calm the body and relax muscles.

✅ Early Dinner & Light Food

Dinner should be light, warm, and before 8 PM — moong dal khichdi, soup, or vegetable stew. Avoid heavy or spicy food, coffee, and tea after evening.

✅LIFESTYLE AND ROUTINE

Digital detox: No mobile or screen use 1 hour before bed. Bedtime routine: Dim lights, soft music, or light chanting before sleep. Yoga & Pranayama: Anulom Vilom, Bhramari, and Yoga Nidra are excellent for calming the mind.

Morning sunlight: Encourage him to wake up early and ge15–20 minutes of morning sun exposure to reset the body clock.

✅ Ayurvedic Medicines (if needed)

Manasmitra Vatakam – 1 tab at night with warm milk. Tagara Churna – 1/4 tsp at bedtime.

With a regular sleep schedule, calming diet, and mind-relaxing remedies, your son can expect improvement within 2–3 weeks.

Continue these practices long-term to maintain balance and restful sleep.

Wishing your son a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

Follow this Daily Routine Go to bed 10 PM sharp; no screens 1 hr before. Wake up at 6:30-7 AM daily 15-min walk post-dinner; warm shower 9 PM.

Home Remedies Shankhpushpi Milk: Boil ½ tsp Shankhpushpi powder in 1 cup milk + ½tsp Jaiphal powder (nutmeg), drink 9 PM. Warm Brahmi Taila massage 5 mins on soles before bed. Do reverse counting from 100 to 1.

Brahmi Vati 1-0-1 after food

Diet Advice Dinner: Light khichdi + ghee by 7:30 PM. Avoid: Tea/coffee/chocolate after 4 PM; heavy/oily food. Snack: 4 soaked almonds + 1 banana 5 PM.

Follow these for 1 month and if sleeplessness still persists, than go for Shirodhara with Brahmi Tail for 10 days at your nearby Panchakarma centre.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

Don’t worry take shankapushi syrup 20ml bd, manasamithra vatakam 1tab bd enough

HELLO UJWALA,

Your son’s sleeplessness means his mind and body are not able to relax naturally. Even though he tries to sleep early (9pm), he falls asleep only very late at night and wakes up late in the afternoon. This shows that his internal biological clock (circadian rhythm) is disturbed.

From an Ayurvedic point of view, sleeplessness happens mainly because of -Vata dosha aggravation - cause restlessness, overthinking, light sleep -Pitta dosha aggravation- irritability, mental heat, and nighttime wakefullness -Weak digestion fire-> production of Ama (toxins)-> disturbs mind and sleep -Overuse of scree time, stress, irregular eating and sleeping habits -lack of proper daily routine

TREATMENT GOALS -balance doshas -calm the mind -detoxify the body -restore natural sleep -stregthen nervous system

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night for 3 months = reduces stress nourishes nerves and helps restore natural sleep

2) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =improves concentration, relaxes the mind, and reduces anxiety

3) JATAMANSI CAPSULE= 1 cap at night for 2 months = excellent for calming the nervous system and inducing peaceful sleep

4) TAGARA CAPSULE= 1 cap at night for 1 month =a natural sedative that relaxes mind and nerves

5) SARASWATARISHTA= 15 ml + equal water twice daily after meals =enhances brain function, improves concentration, reduces stress

EXTERNAL TREATMENT

1) HEAD MASSAGE= use Brahmi taila -massage scalp gently for 10 min before sleep =relieves tension, improves blood flow to brain, induces calmness

2) FOOT MASSAGE= massage soles of feet with warm ghee =reduces vata, improves circulation and triggers sleep centres

HOME REMEDIES

1) NUTMEG MILK= mix a pinch of nutmeg powder in a cup of warm milk. drink 30 min before bed =induces sleep naturally

2) WARM GHEE ON FEET= apply ghee on soles at bedtime - relaxes body

3) CHAMOMILE OR TULSI TEA= herbal tea In evening- calms nerves

4) CINNAMON AND HONEY MILK= 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp honey + warm milk- Balances Vata pitta

YOGASANAS -balasana= calm mind -viparita karani= reduces stress -shavasana= full relaxation before sleep -paschimottanasana= relaxes nervous system

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances left right, induces calmness -bhramari= soothes nerves and enhances melatonin -deep abdominal breathing- 5 min before bed, relaxes bodyy

LIFESTYLE AND BEHAVIOURAL CHANGES -fix same sleep and wake times every day -avoid daytime naps- especially after 4 pm - no screen time tv, phone, computer after 8 pm -keep bedroom dark, cool, quite, and free of electronics -avoid overthinknig or studying in bed - maintain positive thoughts and gratitude before sleeping

DIET -warm, freshly prepared easy to digest meals -milk, gruel, rice, moong dal, wheat, dates, almonds, ripe fruits -warm soups and soft cooked vegetables -herbal teas like tulsi, chamomile, or cardamom

AVOID -cold, dry, stale and junk food -spicy, oily, or fried food at night -cafffiene - tea, coffee, cola, chocolate -eatingheavy meals after 8 pm

USEFUL -take dinner at least 2 hours before bedtime and drink warm water after meals to aid digestion.

Sleeplessness at this age is usually functional, not due to disease- meaning it can be completely cured with lifestyle correction and Ayurvedic support

Consistency is key. Medications and changes must be continued for minimum 6-8 weeks for natural sleep rhythm to return

Encourage your son to reduce screen time, practice yoga and maintain mental calmness

Once sleep improves, slowly reduce the supplements - the goal is to restore natural, effortless sleep

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

No need of Any medication Just Set a Proper routine for him. He should do 30 min Physical exercise daily at empty stomach. Outdoor Sport activities for atlist 1 hr. Avoid TV or Mobile Screen exposure 2 hr before bedtime. Keep the room completely dark while sleeping. If he is having any other issues related to digestion or mental health related then you can connect with me for the medicine.

1.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime 2.Brahmi vati 1 tab at bedtime

🏡 Home Remedies & Sleep Hygiene 1. Evening Rituals (8:30–9:30pm) - Foot massage: Warm sesame oil or Brahmi oil. - Herbal tea: Chamomile, tulsi, or nutmeg-infused milk. - Aromatherapy: Lavender or vetiver oil near pillow. 2. Digital Detox - No screens after 8:30pm. Blue light delays melatonin release. 3. Sleep Environment - Cool, dark room with minimal noise. - Avoid studying or eating in bed. 4. Morning Reset - Wake by 7:30am daily—even if sleep was late. - Sunlight exposure within 30 minutes of waking resets circadian rhythm.

🍽️ Diet Tips - Dinner: Light, warm, and early (by 7:30pm). Avoid spicy, fried, or sugary foods. - Avoid: Caffeine, chocolate, and stimulants after 3pm. - Add: Ghee, soaked almonds, and warm milk with nutmeg at bedtime.

Gentle Practices - Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) for 5 minutes before bed. - Yoga: Forward bends, legs-up-the-wall pose, and child’s pose in the evening.

DNT WOORY:-

MEDHA VATI=2 TAB AT BED TIME WITH SARASWATARIST=3TSP WITH EQUAL AMOUNT OF WATER AT BED TIME

AVOID MOBILE PHONE IN LATE NIGHT

DO BHRAMRI PRANAYAMA 10 MIN FOR SLEEP

Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.

✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.

🧘‍♀️ Yogasan : 🧘‍♀️ 1. Pawanmuktasana 2. Bhujangasana 3. Dhanurasana 4. Paschimottanasana 5. Ardha Matsyendrasana 6. Vajrasana 7. Supta Matsyendrasana

🧘‍♀️ Pranayam: 🧘‍♀️ Should be practised early in the morning. 1. Bhramari 2.Bhasrika 3.Kapalbhati 4.Jyoti Tratak 5. Anulom Vilom

❌Don’ts:❌ No screen time strictly one hour before bed. Audio data consumption is ok but no videos Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts

💊Medication 💊

Tab. Manasmitravatak 1 tab twice a day before food Cap. Memorin 2 caps twice a day before food

Syp. Prasham 4 tsp at bedtime with a cup of warm buffalo milk.

Take warm milk with Nutmeg (Jayphal) Use buffelo milk for drink daily Avoid Mobile before 60 min to sleep Meditation take Bramhi Vati

Your chance, sleeplessness seems to be due to disturbed body, rhythm, overthinking and access screen exposure which affect the natural sleep cycle. Encourage him to avoid using mobile or watching screens at least one hour before bedtime and to keep it fixed sleep schedule, give him a glass of warm milk with a pinch of nutmeg or a few drops of ghee at night. He can also take gentle head and foot massage with warm sesame oil before bed Practising Pranayam meditation to relax his mind In his food, reduced spicy, fried, or heavy items at night and include more cooked vegetables, rice, and ghee for dinner, encourage him to take sunlight in the morning to reset the sleep cycle. Naturally, if you feel restless or anxious, you can also give him tagara tablet one tablet at night With simple home measures, early dinner, calm environment and good routine sleep pattern. We gradually become normal.

Sleeplessness in teenagers can often be attributed to imbalances in the doshas, particularly Vata, which can disturb the nervous system and lead to irregular sleep patterns. To support your son’s sleep, consider implementing some Ayurvedic home remedies and lifestyle adjustments that may help regulate his sleep cycle and promote better rest.

First, focus on calming Vata, associated with anxiety and restlessness. Encourage him to have a consistent evening routine: A warm bath or shower before bed, with gentle self-massage using slightly warmed sesame oil, can be soothing. Promote calming activities in the evening, like reading or listening to soft music — discourage screen time close to bedtime as it can further aggravate Vata.

Diet plays a crucial role too. Ensure he’s having a well-balanced diet with warm, cooked meals predominately, this can help calm Vata and support his body’s natural rhythms. Include warm milk with a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom about half an hour before bedtime. These spices pacify Vata and promote relaxation. Encourage him to avoid caffeine and heavy meals, especially after 3 PM to prevent disruption to his sleep cycle.

Consider a daily practice of yoga and meditation. Simple yoga poses like forward bends or child’s pose — practiced for about 10-15 minutes can help reduce stress, calming the mind. Five to ten minutes of mindful breathing or meditation every evening can also be beneficial, gradually helping his mind to quieten.

Supplements like Ashwagandha or Jatamansi are known in Ayurveda for their calming effects on the nervous system, but before starting any such supplements, it’s advisable to consult with a qualified practitioner to ensure they fit his specific needs and constitution.

Keep in mind, if sleeplessness continues or becomes more severe, seeking advice from a healthcare professional would be prudent to rule out any deeper issues. Prioritize safety and well-being through comprehensive care.

Start on Brahmi vati 0-0-1 Medha vati 1-0-1 Saraswathi aristha 15-0-15 ml with water Avoid exc screen before sleep Give warm milk with pinch of nutmeg before bed

In Ayurveda, sleeplessness or insomnia often involves an imbalance in the vata dosha. When vata is high, the mind can become restless and racing, which could be contributing to your son’s difficulties. A few remedies and tips rooted in Siddha-Ayurvedic practices might help restore balance.

First, establishing a regular sleep routine is crucial. Encourage your son to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Consistent routines help regulate the body clock.

Herbal teas can be beneficial. Consider preparing a tea with brahmi or tulsi leaves. Boil a few leaves in water, steep for 5 minutes, strain, and have him drink it an hour before bed.

He might also benefit from an oil massage. Sesame oil is grounding and can balance vata. A gentle massage with warm sesame oil, focusing on the scalp and soles of the feet before bed, may promote relaxation.

Avoid stimulating activities like using electronic devices an hour before bed. This includes phones, tablets, or computers, as the light emitted can interfere with sleep.

Dietary adjustments could also play a role. A warm cup of milk with a pinch of nutmeg or turmeric half an hour before bed can be soothing. Ensure his evening meal is not too heavy, consisting of easy-to-digest foods like soups or cooked vegetables.

Consider pranayama techniques like Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) to calm the mind. Practiced daily, it may reduce anxiety and promote restful sleep.

If these strategies don’t improve his sleep, it would be wise to consult a healthcare professional to rule out underlying issues. It’s important not to delay seeking treatment if the problem persists or worsens.