Natural sleep aid is one of the ayurvedic medicines may be promoted physiological and natural sleep for patient suffering from insomnia symptoms along with relief of other disease by taking relevant medicine which is a trusted herbal preparation formulated using various medicinal plants such as arjuna ,vacha, tagar, jatamanshi, shankhpuspi e.t.c. Sleeplessness and anxiety are very serious problems that affects not just the emotions but also the physical health of people suffering from it. Natural sleep aid provides proper sleep, relax nervous system and calm your mind also improves memory function , promote brain performaince . It is safe and non habit forming . Ayurveda says that when kapha element is imbalanced ,it causes a change in the proportion of the vata and pitta elements too and this affects the normal functioning of the nervous system.ingredients given below helps in balancing vata, pitta and kapha.
Arjuna- Medicinal plant have been a main source of the therapeutic agents from ancient time to cure diseases. Arjuna one of most accepted and beneficial medicinal plant in indigenous system of medicine for the treatment of various critical diseases. The bark of the arjuna tree is considered to contains several alkaloids that are good for the heart. In combination with Brahmi, Arjuna may be effective as a remedy for depression and anxiety.
Vacha-Vacha is an ancient herb having various health benefits. The name “Vacha” in Sanskrit means speaking clearly because this herb stimulates intelligence and expression. In Ayurveda, Vacha is known as a rejuvenating herb because of its effect on the nervous system. It is bitter in taste and is used in the dried form.. Vacha helps improve memory by fighting against cell damage caused by free radicals due to its antioxidant property. This improves behavioral changes, memory and mental performance, provides good sleep. As per ayurveda, vacha is a very stimulating nervine tonic which increases the satvic content of the body constitution and energizes the kundalini. it is one of the best herbs till date for mental problems and has numerous other health benefits also.
Tagar-Tagar might be useful in managing Insomnia. It reduces the activity of a certain chemical in the brain that helps in calming down brain activity which helps induce sleep.Tagar is useful to induce sound sleep. According to Ayurveda, an aggravated Vata dosha makes the nervous system sensitive which leads to Anidra (Insomnia). Tagar calms the nervous system due to its Tridosha balancing property, especially Vata balancing, thereby helping in the management of Insomnia.
Jatamanshi -Jatamansi, also known as “tapaswani” in Ayurveda. Jatamansi have property of Tridosha balancing and a unique Medhya (improve intelligence) effect. According to Ayurveda, Vata governs all the movement and actions of the body and nervous system respectively. Anxiety is mainly due to Vata imbalance. Jatamansi helps to reduce the symptoms of anxiety. It helps in sound sleep because of its unique Nidrajanana (sleep inducing) effect. According to Ayurveda, an aggravated Vata dosha makes the nervous system sensitive which leads to Anidra (insomnia). Jatamansi calms the nervous system provide sleep due to its Tridosha balancing property. Jatamansi helps in managing the symptoms of memory loss when used on a regular basis. According to Ayurveda, the nervous system is controlled by Vata. An imbalance of Vata leads to weak memory or poor mental alertness. Jatamansi is useful to enhance memory and gives instant mental alertness. This is due to its Tridosa balancing and Medhya (improve intelligence) properties.
Shankhapuspi-It increases function of brain.the powerful antioxidants and flavonoids present in it improves the memory ,concentration ,calmness and alertness,act as neuroprotective ,prevent loss of memory and relieves tension from brain. It is very significance due to potent anti –stress, anti-depresive and anti –anxiety properties. Sankhapuspi helps reduce the levels of cortisol which is a stress hormone and thereby attenuates stress and improves the quality ,duration and provides a peaceful sleep.
Aswagandha-Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder that can profoundly impact a person physical health and mental well bring. Ashwagandha may help to get better sleep in two ways:
By influencing sleep directly and by lowering stress, which indirectly benefits sleep.Aswagandha root is considered a drug of “rasayan” a Sanskrit word that translates to “path of essence” and a practice of ayurvedic medicine that refers to the science of lengthening lifespan.
Khurasani ajwain-Due to its narcotic and sedative effect Khurasani ajwain is used for calming the mind and inducing sleep.
Sarpagandha- Sarpagandha relaxes the mind, reduces tension and regulates blood pressure. All of this helps achieve better sleep at night.
Brahmi-sleep, calms emotional turbulence and also helps improve concentration and alertness. Brahmi, in Ayurveda, is called brain tonic, and is known for curing digestion problems. It also improves blood circulation, further supporting the body's natural healing process.
A Research performed on natural sleep aid in Baidyanath Ayurveda Clinical & Research Institute ,Naini Allahabad by Dr.Amrita singh (Physician) and Dr.Awadhes pratap singh(Physician).
CONCLUSION OF RESEACH IS GIVEN BELOW
- Natural sleep aid promote about 70% of freshness at morning after the sleep.
- Natural sleep aid improve 60% on set of sleep at the night after taking meal.
- Natural sleep aid Reduces the frequency of wake up at night –about 50-60%
- Natural sleep aid Also improve re onset of sleep after wake up at night.
- Natural sleep aid improve total duration of sleep from earlier.
- Natural sleep aid has no significant side effect.
- Natural sleep aid has no addictions and withdrawl effect.
