About Insomnia
In general, each person requires the different amount of sleep. But if you are suffering from insomnia, your sleep feels inadequate. Even in the morning, you don’t feel refreshed.
Common Symptoms of Insomnia
With insomnia, a person may have had difficulty in falling asleep. A person may wake up too early in the morning or woke up frequently during the night and then difficulty in returning to the sleep again.
Types of Insomnia
Insomnia is of three types, short term transient, intermittent and long term chronic. Transient insomnia lasts from a single night to few days or weeks. But if this type of insomnia occurs from time to time, then it is referred to as intermittent insomnia. Chronic insomnia lasts for at least one month or more.
Causes of Insomnia
Common Causes of Transient and Intermittent Insomnia are Listed Below:
- Excess of the stress in the life
- Noisy surroundings.
- Extreme temperatures are another cause of the insomnia.
- Environmental changes such as hotel rooms.
- Change in Sleep and wake schedule.
- Side effects of medications.
Causes of Chronic Insomnia:
This type of insomnia is a little more complex disorder of sleep. It involves several factors such as physical as well as mental disorders. The most common cause of this type of insomnia is depression. The other health problems that are responsible for chronic insomnia are Arthritis, heart disease, kidney disease, asthma, sleep, and Parkinson’s disease.
Here are Some of the Lifestyle Factors also that can Cause Insomnia and they are listed below:
- Drinking too much coffee or tea.
- Drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes before sleep.
- Taking an excessive nap during afternoon or evening.
- Irregular schedules of sleeping or waking up.
Is there any Ayurvedic Treatment for Insomnia?
Insomnia is known as “Anidra” according to Ayurveda. It may be a result of the vitiation of a single dosha or due to the vitiation of all the three doshas. All factors that cause aggravation of vata and pitta dosha as well as other environmental factors and dietary factors play major role in the sleep disturbances. Ayurveda helps to maintain all the three doshas of the body and maintains the overall health of the body. Ayurvedic treatment involves, herbal remedies, healthy lifestyle and healthy diet too.
Herbal Remedies for Insomnia by Planet Ayurveda
Planet Ayurveda provides effective herbal remedies such as Ashwagandha Capsules, Sarpgandhaghan Vati & Sleep Naturals for ayurvedic treatment of insomnia. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.
Ashwagandha Capsules
The Ashwagandha capsules of Planet Ayurveda are prepared using pure and standardized extract of the root of the Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera).
Ashwagandha plant is called as ginseng of the Ayurvedic medicines. This plant mainly contains steroidal lactones and alkaloids. This Ashwagandha herb is helpful in supporting the vata dosha of our body and hence an excellent dietary supplement for healthy sleep.
Pack size – Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.
Dosage – 1-2 capsules two times a day, with plain water, after meals.
Sarpgandhaghan Vati
Planet Ayurveda’s Sarpgandhaghan vati is a pure and natural product that contains the pure Sarpgandha extract (Rauwolfia serpentina) in it. This product not only helps to maintain healthy sleep, but also is good one for healthy mind as well.
Pack size – Each bottle contains 120 tablets in it.
Dosage – 1 tablet two times a day, with plain water.
Sleep Naturals
The product Sleep naturals of Planet Ayurveda is a wonderful blend of various herbs that are mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts. The ingredients of these capsules are Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Tagar (Valeriana Wallichi), Jatamansi (Nordostachys jatamansi), Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Brahmi (Bacopa moneri), Vacha (Acorus calamus) and Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina). This product is a great way to maintain healthy sleep.
Pack size – Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.
Dosage – 1-2 capsules at night, with plain water or milk, before sleep.
