Fall asleep naturally: The rise of ayurvedic moon milk
Many of us have trouble falling asleep, frequently tossing and turning even when we're exhausted. If you're experiencing this, you might find it helpful to try a drink that you should have about an hour before bed. It may help you fall asleep faster than you expect.
16 November 2024 10:38
Are you having difficulty falling asleep or feeling stressed lately? You might want to consider a method from Ayurvedic medicine that's gaining popularity. Known as moon milk, this natural drink is an alternative to pharmaceutical sleep aids.
Does moon milk really work?
Stress is a significant cause of sleep disorders among adults in Canada. It frequently leads to intrusive thoughts that make falling asleep challenging. While lemon balm is popular, it isn't always effective enough. Moon milk, which is rich in tryptophan, can offer relief. This drink is considered to be very effective.
Based on Ayurvedic principles, moon milk is made using milk, ashwagandha, cinnamon, butter, turmeric, and butterfly pea flower.
To prepare moon milk, boil about 350 millilitres of milk, and after it cools slightly, add butter, turmeric, cinnamon, ashwagandha, and butterfly pea flower. Stir the ingredients, and the drink will be ready after a few minutes. It's recommended to consume it an hour before sleeping.
Moon milk
Ingredients:
- 350 millilitres of milk,
- 5 grams of ashwagandha powder,
- a teaspoon of ground cinnamon,
- a teaspoon of butter,
- a pinch of turmeric,
- a teaspoon of dried butterfly pea flower.
Preparation:
- Pour the milk into a pot and bring it to a boil.
- Once it cools slightly, add the butter, turmeric, cinnamon, ashwagandha, and butterfly pea flower. Mix all the ingredients together and wait 5–10 minutes until the drink is ready.
- It should be consumed no later than an hour before you plan to sleep.
You can also enhance moon milk with dried lavender.
