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.
-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.
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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