Moon milk magic: Ayurvedic remedy for sleepless nights
Many of us struggle with falling asleep, even feeling tired yet tossing and turning. If this sounds familiar, it might be helpful to know about a drink you can make and consume an hour before bedtime. It could help you fall asleep faster than you anticipate.
5:34 PM EST, November 16, 2024
Are you having trouble falling asleep? Have stress levels been high lately? It might be worth exploring a method from Ayurvedic medicine that's growing in popularity. Known as moon milk, this natural drink offers an alternative to conventional sleep aids from the pharmacy.
Does moon milk really work?
Stress is a leading cause of sleep disorders among adults, often resulting in racing thoughts that hinder falling asleep. Common remedies like lemon balm aren't always effective, but moon milk, rich in tryptophan, might provide some relief. This drink is considered to be highly effective.
Based on Ayurvedic principles, moon milk combines milk with ingredients like ashwagandha, cinnamon, butter, turmeric, and butterfly pea flower.
To prepare moon milk, simply bring about 12 ounces of milk to a boil. Once it cools slightly, add butter, turmeric, cinnamon, ashwagandha, and butterfly pea flower. Mix the ingredients, and your drink will be ready in a few minutes. It’s best to drink it an hour before going to sleep.
Moon milk
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces of milk
- 5 grams of ashwagandha powder
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of butter
- A pinch of turmeric
- 1 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 for the drink to be ready.
- Consume it no later than an hour before you plan to sleep.
You can also enhance your moon milk with dried lavender if desired.
