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Question #49822
20 days ago
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Seeking Natural Remedies for Insomnia in Elderly - #49822

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I am 70 years old. I suffer from terrible insomnia since past 4 years. What should I do. I do not want to try sleeping pills. I tried inhaling nutmeg oil but it gave me heart burn. It did naked me little sleepy.

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-Diagnosis: Anidra (Vata-Pitta type insomnia common in elderly) -Pathya (Lifestyle / Diet Advice): Follow regular sleep schedule; sleep by 10 PM. Warm milk with a pinch of Ashwagandha powder or Jatamansi powder before bed. Avoid heavy, spicy, or oily food at night. Avoid caffeine, tea, coffee, and nuts (since nutmeg gave heartburn). Gentle evening walk; avoid vigorous activity after sunset. -Chikitsa (Treatment / Therapy): -Internal Medications (Herbal / Rasayan): 1)Brahmi Ghrita: 5 ml at night with warm milk. 2)Ashwagandha Cap: 1 cap with warm milk at night. 3)Jatamansi Churna: ½ gm before bed for calming effect. External Therapies: -Abhyanga (Oil Massage): Light warm sesame oil or Brahmi oil massage 30 min before bath. -Shirodhara (optional): Continuous warm oil drip on forehead once or twice a week -Pathya Vihara (Behavioral Advice): Avoid screen time 1 hour before bed. Meditate or listen to calming chants/music. Avoid late-night conversations or arguments. - Expected effect: Gentle calming of Vata and Pitta. Reduces anxiety and racing thoughts. Improves sleep onset and quality over 2–4 weeks.

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Don’t worry Take Manomithravatakam 1tab bd AF Shankapushi syrup 20ml bd AF U ll get results Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking Take light food,fiber Take 45days Dr RC BAMS MS

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