Excess Sleep: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies
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Excess Sleep: Ayurvedic First Aid
Drink coffee, gotu kola tea or calamus root tea at bedtime. Eat early in the evening and eat less.
Source: Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing, Appendix B: First Aid Treatments
Recommended Herbs for Excess Sleep
Gotu Kola Hydrocotyle asiatica Linn Best rejuvenative herb for brain cells and nerves, intelligence. Adrenal purifier, AIDS, blood purifier, eczema, epilepsy, insanity, hypochondria, fevers (intermittent), hair loss, immune systemboost (cleansing and nourishing), liver, longevity, memory, nervous disorders, psoriasis, senility, skinconditions (chronic and obstinate), venereal dis-eases, tetanus, convulsions, rheumatism, elephan-tiasis, bowel disorders. Spiritual Uses: The most sattwic herb Vacha Acorus calamus Vacha literally means ‘speech’.
Calamus thrives in wet, damp
marshland and is a semi-aquatic
perennial. Its qualities treat similar
‘terrain’ in the whole system; sluggish, congested, heavy and wet
conditions, like those of a marshland, are opposed by the warm,
drying, penetrating and stimulating qualities of vacha.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.