Battling Insomnia? Try Pink Moon Milk

Ashwagandha – A reliable alternative to sleeping pills 

Mental stress, lack of physical exertion and worrying about the safety and health of dear ones has brought in alarming levels of insomnia. Tossing and turning can be an extremely agonizing experience and sleeplessness can end up leaving you physically drained.

While on the other hand a good sleep packs-in multiple benefits like it – helps maintain body weight; improves concentration, productivity and immune function; maximizes athletic performance; reduces risk of heart disease, stroke, depression and type 2 Diabetes; and has a positive impact on emotions and social interactions

Albeit there are OTC pills and supplements that can fix disturbed sleep patterns; but in the long run these sedatives take a toll on your overall health and mental wellbeing.

Combat insomnia with granny’s tried and tested remedy of Ashwagandha (Winter Cherry) and make Ayurvedic Pink Moon Milk – the age-old sleep elixir – a part of your night diet.

Benefits of Ashwagandha

Adaptogen Ashwagandha –

• Helps relieve stress, anxiety, inflammation 
• Boosts brain health
• Lowers cortisol levels and blood sugar
• Elevates immunity
• Enhances quality of sleep as the leaves of the plant contain the compound Triethylene Glycol, which promotes sleep induction
• Builds strength and improves muscle tone and libido

Pink Moon Milk

A current fad, Pink Moon Milk is fast gaining popularity for being a good sleep stimulant the reason is that while the Triethylene Glycol in Ashwagandha aids in inducing sleep; the Tryptophan in milk helps in releasing serotonin, which further assists in calming the nerves and improving the sleep patterns.

Recipe 

Ingredients 

Milk – 1 Cup

Ashwagandha Powder – Half Teaspoon

Turmeric – A Pinch

Nutmeg – A Pinch

Cinnamon Powder – Half Teaspoon

Almonds (Crushed) – 2

Coconut Oil – Half Teaspoon

Honey – One Teaspoon

Rose Petals (Crushed and Dried) – One Tablespoon 

Method 

1. Place a pan over medium flame and add in the milk and allow it to heat at low flame
2. Then add the Ashwagandha powder, cinnamon powder, nutmeg, crushed almonds, coconut oil and honey; and whisk it well 
3. Sprinkle the turmeric and the crushed and dried rose petals
4. Allow the blend to boil and drink it warm

A Word of Caution

Ashwagandha may interact with thyroid, blood pressure, and blood sugar medications; pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as people with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, should best avoid Ashwagandha.

So bid adieu to sleepless nights by gulping down a cup of pink moon milk