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Insomnia sleepless night
My father don't get sleep in night though he is able to sleep in day time to compensate..he sometimes take alprazol..are there ayurvedic treatment? He tried with one doctor but it didn't work...she gave him ashwagandha powder to drink in night
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If you’d like, I can prepare a personalized Ayurvedic sleep plan with:
• Morning to night routine,
• Herbs + dosage,
• Diet chart,
• Optional Panchakarma therapies.
Just let me know your father’s age, constitution (if known), and any other medical issues like hypertension, diabetes, etc.
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Afternoon nap is good considering the age of your father , the simple reason he can't sleep at night is because he compensated at afternoon sleep, tryto make him active during day time to make sure he gets tired and sleeps at night, you can also try massage to foot at night which is highly recommended
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Hello,
If your father has insomnia , and is sleepy during the day it points towards disturbed circadian rhythm.
In ayurveda we correlate it with Vata Dosha aggravation along with Manovaha strotas dushti.
1. Prakruti analysis along with any other history of medication is required.
2. Shirodhara karma with jatamansi kwatha and consumption of medhya rasayan will also help in reducing symptoms to some extent.
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Abhyanga, Shirodhara and vasti can be decided as per your father's age and Doshic predominance.
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Hi, You have not mention Your Father's age, and in general and As we age our brains Melatonin hormone reduces and there are many other reasons for sleep disturbances,
For any patient suffering from sleep disorder He or She should consult a qualified doctor.
Regarding your father , if he is comfortable to use alprazolam on and off .. he can use under doctors supervision, regarding ashwagandha...which is mostly used by patient on their own has different effect ,hence a combination therapy will help in this case.
Besides we have very good medicines for Insomnia. You can consult
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Take this opportunity to screen health and fitness
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Do yoga pranayam meditation regularly.apply massage on foot before goingsleep.dri nk milk with termeric before going to sleep. Eat lightfood easy to digest at night.less screen time. Brahmi, ashvgandha,jatamansi has good result. But don't make it habbit.
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Thank you for sharing about your father's condition. His inability to sleep at night (insomnia) but sleeping during the day â along with occasional Alprazolam use â suggests a disturbed circadian rhythm and likely Vata-Pitta imbalance, especially in the manovaha srotas (mind channels).
Since Ashwagandha alone didnât help, a broader and deeper Ayurvedic strategy is needed. Letâs build a complete natural plan to help reset his sleep.
ð Ayurvedic View of Insomnia
In Ayurveda, insomnia is called Anidra and is mainly due to:
Vata vitiation (overactive nervous system)
Sometimes Pitta (mental agitation, worry)
Blocked prana flow due to emotional or nervous stress
𧪠Ayurvedic Treatment Plan for Chronic Insomnia
1. ð¿ Effective Herbal Combinations (better than Ashwagandha alone)
cases
ð¸ Instead of single-herb therapy, these synergistic combinations offer deeper sleep support
2. ð Reset Sleep-Wake Cycle (Dinacharya-based)
3. ð§ââï¸ Nighttime Yoga Nidra & Breathing (Powerful!)
Just 15â20 minutes daily of:
ð Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
ð§ââï¸ Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation â use YouTube apps like âSwami Satyananda Yoga Nidraâ)
ð Bhramari Pranayama (5 mins)
These reduce cortical brain activity and induce natural sleep.
4. ð Bedtime Drink (Simple but effective)
Option 1:
ð« Warm milk + 1 pinch nutmeg + 1 tsp ghee
â calms Vata, induces sleep
Option 2:
Ashwagandha + Brahmi powder (½ tsp each) + warm milk + jaggery
â nerve relaxation + mild sweetness to calm mind
â ï¸ Avoid
Caffeine, tea, spicy food after 5 PM
Watching news or emotional TV at night
Physical inactivity during the day
Using Alprazolam regularly â dependency risk
ð Timeline for Results
7â10 days: Improved calmness and falling asleep
3â4 weeks: Natural rhythm starts restoring
2â3 months: Stable long-term improvement, no need for sleeping pills
âit is most common nowadays due to poor lifestyle. it needs ayurvedic detox therapy. ayurvedic medicine along with panchakarma like , nasya, shirodhara, virechan will be useful for this condition.
âyog and pranayam is also useful in this condition.
â you need to consult himself with ayurvedic doctor for his specific issue, we will advice you ayurvedic medicine and diet, panchakarma treatment according to his health issue.
ðProper investigation will be helpful for perfect Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatment.
â with detail history taking we can advice you proper protocol for treatment.
ð Advice- Reduce spicy food, sugar, salt and maida from food.
â Avoid self medication.
â Follow Daily regime and have a healthy lifestyle
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kindly follow the advice.
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Ask him to avoid sleeping in day time…
Give brahmi vati 2 tab twice a day
Sleep get decreased in older ages
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Ask to meditate and develop a sleep cycle.
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Shirodhara, Nasyam therapy by cow's ghee, along with some ayurvedic medicines help in Insomnia, however a detailed history, symptoms, Nadi Parikshan and proper examination of the patient helps in diagnosing the root couse of the problem and decide treatment regimen accordingly
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You should visit a good Ayurveda Practitioner for proper guidance and treatment
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Make sure that the treatment is not mixed with Allopatheic medicines
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Send prescription of both Allopathic as well as ayurvedic
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Dr. Shivani Choudhary
Ayurveda
8 yrs exp
Agra
Consult here for right treatment.
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Dr Raghuveer SN
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Chronic sleeplessness, especially in the elderly, often relates to Vata imbalance in Ayurveda. Ashwagandha alone may not be sufficient. A combination of herbs like Tagara, Jatamansi, Brahmi, and Mandukaparni, along with oil therapies like Shirodhara or head massage with Brahmi oil, often gives better results.
Lifestyle and diet corrections, warm milk with nutmeg, and early dinner also help improve sleep quality.
Yes, Ayurveda offers effective treatments â but needs a personalized approach beyond just a single herb.
I recommend consulting an experienced Ayurvedic physician for a holistic plan.
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