Insomnia Ayurvedic Cure and Treatment

Sakura

I am not able to sleep for more than 4 to 5 hours at night these days. Results are dark circles around eyes and fatigue during day time.

I do NOT want to take sleeping pills made of chemicals and get addicted to them. Is there any ayurvedic / natural way to fall asleep quickly and wake up after 7-8 hours without any disturbance

Deepa

Since you are not meditating or trying any technique to reduce brain frequency, just follow these -

Do heavy workout (cardio) during evenings, followed by a shower, carbohydrates and fiber rich food and sleep within 2 hours.
Switch off mobile phone, WiFi modem, TV, Computer etc just before dinner.
Read a boring fiction book on bed
Massage your under feet and palms. Top of thumb relaxes brain
Massaging toes relaxes eyes and ears
Drink a glassful of celery juice and mix a teaspoonful of honey in it. Have this every night before going to bed. It will assure a restful sleep throughout the night.

Anoo

There are slow breathing exercises which can be done on bed (after following above tips). Thoughts, pressures etc in mind need to be exhaled

Virinchi

Buy 500 gms of sesame seeds oil and 15 gms of edible camphor. Heat the oil and while heating, mix the camphor well. Let this mixture cool and then store it in a bottle.

Every night, take small quantity of this oil, warm it and massage under feet before you go to bed. Within 30 minutes, your mind will relax and sleep.

If preparation is a problem, then you can search for Edible Camphor infused Sesame Oil and buy from a reputed brand. This oil, in warm condition is also used as nasal drops to cure seasonal cold, cough, sinusitis

Sushma

Virinchi Edible Camphor infused Sesame Oil

I bought this and it started working from day 2. On day 1, it took a while to calm down anxious mind

Nivedita

No physical activity nor a calm mind - Either of these or both can lead to insomnia.
Sweat out every day until sunset and if mind if your problem, then practice grounding exercises

Pallavi

Insomnia, nightmares etc are because your mind is active just before sleep time.
Avoid caffine (tea, coffee) post lunch. Only have them in the morning.
Switch off mobile, TV and any screen that shows visuals 30 minutes before sleep.
After grounding exercise, read a printed book (non horror/mystery/erotic) on bed. Avoid e-book/kindle etc

Roy

If you are sleeping only 6 hours a day, side effects like indigestion, quick ageing, brain failing to function normally, depression, obesity will start showing up in less than a month.
Try to sleep 7+ hours minimum

Deepa

If you cannot find time for 8 hours nonstop sleep at night, then try 1-2 hours power nap after breakfast.
But avoid sleeping after lunch as this will reduce your night sleep time.
Usually 8 hours of continuous sleep with 2 hours or more of deep sleep is good for mental and physical health.
You can wear a sleep tracker device (most of the fitness trackers can do this) and check this