An ancient herb supported by science Meet Ashwagandha

If you believe in natural healing, the Ashwagandha herb should top your list. There are innumerable ways in which the medicinal herb is beneficial for a healthy mind and body, one of the core benefits being -getting a good night's rest.

It has been termed as an adaptogen, which translates to it helping the body deal with stress better by tackling symptoms of anxiety as well as depression. The practice of using Ashwagandha for stress management, concentration and increasing energy levels has been around for 3,000 years and it has taken many different forms in these years. The Sanskrit translation of the name means 'smell of the horse' which connotes the unique smell along with the horse energy analogy that one gains strength after including Ashwagandha in their life.

This small shrub is an Indian native, and the extracts or powder from roots or leaves is usually taken to treat multiple conditions.

Is Ashwagandha good for sleep?

Our sleep state kicks in when the nervous system and body is in a relaxed state, to slide into a peaceful slumber. However, not everyone is blessed with the ease of sleep a large percentage of people suffer from sleep disorders like sleep apnea and insomnia. The former happens when there are interruptions in the person's breathing patterns while sleeping. If a person's breathing pauses multiple times while sleeping, the lack of oxygen in the brain causes the sleeplessness to kick in. Insomnia is more common and experienced by a lot of people with irregular sleep schedules, a person can't fall asleep or can't stay asleep for long and even wakes up fatigued. If you have tried all kinds of medicine and it hasn't worked, it is time to turn to the magical secrets of Ayurvedic healing.

Can Ashwagandha help with sleep Most definitely! It addresses your sleeping pattern in two manners one, by directly inducing sleep and secondly by lowering stress levels which also in turn helps a person sleep. Studies have suggested that a particular component, triethylene glycol that is found in the plant has been associated with sleeping benefits of the herb. The medicinal herb naturally promotes restfulness, tackles anxiety associated with sleep disorders and helps improve these disorders over a few weeks. When it comes to sleep apnea, this herbal medicine helps in alleviating cognitive dysfunction which is often affected by the sleeping disorder. Getting into a ritual of taking Ashwagandha will definitely restore your sleep cycle, calm your mind and relieve anxiety. Other natural ways to deal with sleep apnea is Nasal therapy to help with sinuses, oil massage or Abhyanga massage.

How many MG of Ashwagandha for sleep?

The recommended dosage is taking 400 MG twice every day after a meal for best results. One can take it for up to 2 months to start with. Natural Herbal supplements of Ashwagandha are available in the market, and you can order your bottle of Forest Raga online. It has 90 capsules so you can give it a try and get hours of well-deserved sleep and rest.

Recipe for Moon Milk

Capsules aren't the only way to consume Ashwagandha to help with your sleep. You can also get your hands on the powder form of this herb and try out a delicious recipe which is a healer! This recipe pairs Ashwagandha with another natural sleeping aid, nutmeg. Read on and try this out today!

Ingredients:

-    1 cup of milk of your choice

-    ½ tsp ground Ashwagandha powder

-    ½ tsp ground cinnamon

-    ¼ tsp ground ginger

-    1 pinch of nutmeg powder

-    1 tsp coconut oil

-    1 tsp honey

Directions:

-    Bring the milk to a simmer, don't let it come to a boil

-    Whisk in the Ashwagandha, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg as you gently simmer for around five minutes

-    The last step is to bring in the coconut oil and shift the milk to your favorite cup

-    If you desire the milk to be sweet, you can add the honey too

This Moon milk should show you results within 6 to 12 weeks. You can sip on it before bedtime and read a novel as you doze off naturally.