Ashwagandha- Herbal Supplement for Insomnia and other Sleep Disorders

INSOMNIA AND OTHER SLEEP DISORDERS

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which person finds it difficult to fall or stay asleep. Insomnia is known as Anidra in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, insomnia is a condition that is caused by degradation of the Vata dosha. Insomnia may be due to some health conditions such as asthma, depression, arthritis, cancer, heartburn etc.

THE SYMPTOMS OF INSOMNIA ARE

• Waking up during the night and trouble getting back to sleep.
• Trouble getting sleep
• Waking up too early in the morning
• Feeling tired upon waking
• Sleeping during the day
• Irritability
• Problems with memory

Insomnia can be short term as well as long term. Short term insomnia (acute insomnia) can last from one night to few weeks. While long term insomnia also known as chronic insomnia, is a condition in which person has insomnia at least three nights a week for a month or longer.
Vata, pitta and kapha are the three doshas that regulate all physical functions of our body. Proper functioning of kapha results in healthy sleep. Raja and tama are the qualities of mind which are also responsible for healthy sleep in which an increase in raja due to stress is responsible for an interrupted sleep and early waking.

CAUSES OF INSOMNIA

• Unhealthy lifestyle
• Stress and depression
• Illness
• Emotional and physical discomfort and sometimes environmental factors as well such as noise, hot or cold temperature

OTHER SLEEP DISORDERS

The snoring, sleep apnea, sleep deprivation and restless legs syndrome are other sleep disorders that are common.

ASHWAGANDHA HERB

The natural herb Ashwagandha as a herbal supplement is available for supporting healthy sleep and hence can be helpful for managing insomnia and other sleep disorders. Healthy sleep is the first requirement for controlling all these sleep disorders.
The word Ashwagandha is combination of two words Ashwa and gandha. In Sanskrit, Ashwa means horse and gandha means smell. So Ashwagandha means "the smell of horse" and hence the role that this herb supports strength. This herb can be helpful for maintaining healthy immune system after illness.
Withania somnifera is a plant that belongs to the genus Withania. It is commonly known as Ashwagandha. It is called as ginseng of Ayurvedic medicine. This plant mainly contains steroidal lactones and alkaloids. The roots of this plant are used to prepare this Ashwagandha herb. The leaves and berries of this plant are also used to prepare other medicinal herbs. This Ashwagandha herb is helpful in supporting vata dosha of our body and hence can be used as food supplement for maintaining healthy sleep.

ROLE OF ASHWAGANDHA AS HERBAL SUPPLEMENT

• Helpful for managing stress and depression
• Helps maintain healthy immune system
• Supports learning and healthy memory
• Helps Maintain healthy cholesterol level which in turn leads to healthy heart
• Support healthy blood sugar
• No negative side effects
• Free from additives

IS ASHWAGANDHA AS A FOOD SUPPLEMENT GOOD FOR INSOMNIA AND OTHER SLEEP DISORDERS?

There are so many medicines available for insomnia and other sleep disorders but the one with the natural extract can be the natural way of managing insomnia and other sleep disorders without any side effects. Planet Ayurveda provides Ashwagandha herb that is 100 percent pure and vegetarian and natural as well and hence can be taken as a dietary supplement which can be helpful for supporting healthy sleep which is the major cause of insomnia and other sleep disorders. The herb is free from any chemicals, preservatives and additives as well and hence is the natural way to take care of the body. This herbs not only supports healthy sleep but can be helpful for maintaining overall health of the body naturally.