Sleep disorder collectively refers to various conditions that impact the quality and duration of a person’s sleep and by extension their ability to properly function while awake. As an essential function that allows the body and mind to recharge, sleep disorders could trigger other medical problems or be symptomatic of underlying mental Health issues.

Ayurveda considers the three constitutional Doshas – vata, pitta, and kapha – to be responsible for health and wellbeing. The balance of the doshas determine various functions including sleep. According to Ayurveda, sleep is caused by increased kapha and insomnia by increased vata or pitta vitiations owing to physical or mental exertion or disease.

AYURVEDA TREATMENTS FOR SLEEP DISORDER

Administration of Ayurvedic therapies like Abhyangam, Siro-abhyangam, Sirodhara, and Takradhara etc in conjugation with herbal medicines are effective in treating sleeping disorders. Similarly Panchakarma and other allied therapies are recommended to detox the body and remove the physical and mental toxins that can give rise to Sleep Disorder. Pada Abhyangam massages provide stress relief and nourishes the nerve endings of the feet thereby improving blood circulation because of which sleep gets drastically improved. Additionally, ayurveda medication such as Brahmi, Vacha, Aswagandha, Jatamansi are time tested remedies that relax the mind, reduce stress and assist deep sleep.