MS
Dr Mohammed Sirajudheen
BAMS, PGDHM, PGDMH
9 yrs experience
Manasika
Abudhabi
Malayalam, English, Hindi +1
Insomnia & Sleep Disorders Abu Dhabi
Ayurvedic treatment for Insomnia & Sleep Disorders in Abu Dhabi
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Insomnia & Sleep Disorders specialists in Abu Dhabi
Verified BAMS doctors with practice focus on manasika. All consultations are video-based, with prescriptions delivered via WhatsApp + email.
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About Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
Anidra · Nidra-nasha · ഉറക്കമില്ലായ്മ
Ayurvedic understanding
Sleep (Nidra) is one of the three Upastambha (sub-pillars) of life alongside Aahar (food) and Brahmacharya (vital energy). Anidra (insomnia) arises from Vata aggravation in Manas (mind), Pitta excess (irritability + early waking), or Kapha deficiency (low Tama-guna for sleep induction). Modern stress, screen exposure, irregular meals, and caffeine after noon are the most common contributors.
Kerala treatments
Shirodhara — continuous warm-oil stream on forehead — is the signature Kerala therapy for insomnia. 7–14 daily sessions produce measurable EEG changes (increased alpha waves, reduced cortisol). Combined with Brahmi Ghrita (1 tsp at bedtime), Jatamansi + Tagara herb tea, and rigorous sleep hygiene. Avoid benzodiazepine dependence — Shirodhara works long-term.
Classical formulations
Always prescribed and monitored by a verified BAMS doctor. Self-medication, particularly with Rasaushadhis (mineral preparations), can cause harm.
Brahmi Ghrita
ब्राह्मी घृतBedtime Medhya Rasayana
— Charaka Samhita
Jatamansi Choornam
जटामांसी चूर्णAnxiolytic sleep induction
Tagara
तगरIndian Valerian for deep sleep
Saraswatarishta
सारस्वतारिष्टAnxiety + insomnia combination
Lifestyle & Aahar-Vihar
- •No screens (phone, TV, laptop) 60 min before sleep.
- •No caffeine after 2pm; switch evening tea to chamomile or tulsi.
- •Pada Abhyanga (foot massage with Brahmi or sesame oil) for 10 min before bed.
- •Sleep + wake at fixed times — Vata thrives on routine.
- •Cool, dark, screen-free bedroom. Bedroom for sleep + intimacy only.
Important
Patient outcomes for Insomnia & Sleep Disorders are highly individual. Patterns of dosha-imbalance, duration of disease, and existing co-morbidities determine the right protocol — which is why every plan on AyurConnect is doctor-prescribed, never self-administered.
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