Pomegranate leaves tea for insomnia

Tender leaves (3gm) of the Pomegranate tree are washed well and boiled in 200 gm water and reduced to almost one fourth of its quantity. Filter the decoction.. Drinking this infusion relieves stress related insomnia.

The Bombax ceiba or the Silk cotton tree

Bombax ceiba-image in the public domain

This is quite a common tree which can grow to a height of 30 m.They bear small attractive reddish flowers with a slightly bulbous tender fruit under them.The trunk has thorny protrusions and the mature dry fruits burst open revealing a white cottony mass.
Common names in India :
Kapok tree
Semal -Shalmali in Hindi
Unnamurika in Malayalam
Dumboil in Assam
Sittan in Tamil.

the trunk of a bombax-Picture in the public domain -photo author:Michales

The cotton obtained from the fruits are used to stuff pillows .They are fairly priced and it is said the quality of sleep improves when these pillows are used.They can be used by people suffering from insomnia.

            The thorns on the trunk are cut out and the base is rubbed in a circular motion on a rough surface with water.When this paste is applied on acne marks or burn marks the marks lighten significantly .

The lower part of the flower which is actually a glandular ovary is cooked and eaten which increases strength and stamina and reduces urinary problems.

-This info is mostly from the show by Acharya Balakrishnaji from Baba Ramdevji Ashram.

Khus khus (poppy seeds ) for good sleep

For image refer:

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/10/poppy-seeds-khus-khus-aid-for-loose.html

2 spoons of Kas kas or (Gasagasalu in Telugu)  is made into a small bundle with a clean cloth and a thread is tied to prevent the seeds from leaking out.When this potli is kept near the pillow the person is able to sleep better.

The link for a similar nasal inhaler to prevent cough and colds:

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/06/home-made-nasal-inhaler.html

Coriander leaves paste for insomnia

10 gm of coriander leaves are cleaned well and made into a paste.When this is eaten before bedtime the person will be able to sleep well.This also helps in digestion.

Sahadevi for insomnia

Keeping potted plants of sahadevi in the bedroom will actually induce sleep in a person sleeping in the room.
When 2 drops of the juice of sahadevi leaves is inhaled into the nostrils -the quality of sleep is better.
Grind leaves of sahadevi leaves and apply on forehead in case of insomnia.

Curd cure for insomnia

Mix a spoon of mishri in a small cup of very fresh curd and drink it in the night.This mixture helps a person to sleep well.

An apple a day.....

Wash and soak the the apple in warm water for a few minutes and scratch away the wax on the skin.
Eat an apple a day for atleast 10 days with the skin to prevent insomnia,to increase the memory power,and prevent cough and fevers.Take time to chew the apple well.
--As told by Pujya Sri Asaramji Bapu.

For Insomnia

Mix Aniseed (somph) powder+ rock candy sugar (mishri) powder in equal quantities and store in a jar.Take 1 spoon of this powder with cold milk before sleeping.This cures insomnia.
-As told by Pujya Gurudev Asaramjibapu in Arogyanidhi book.