Herbs & foods10 min
Jatamansi Evening Tea in Small Amounts
A pinch of dried jatamansi root steeped in a cup of hot water for a calm evening ritual. Evidence is limited; avoid in pregnancy and with sedatives.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
A Himalayan root, used lightly
Jatamansi (spikenard) is a Himalayan plant whose root has long been used in Ayurveda as a calming herb. Research in people is limited, so it is best seen as a traditional ritual and not a sleep treatment.
Steep a pinch of dried root in hot water for five minutes and sip a small cup in the evening. Use only occasionally and buy from a reliable source.
Ingredients
- A pinch (¼ tsp) dried jatamansi root
- 1 cup hot water
How to prepare
- Steep the root in hot water for five minutes.
- Strain.
How to use
- Sip warm in the evening, occasionally.
- Do not drive after if drowsy.
Helpful habits
- Buy from a trusted shop.
- Store dry.
Precautions
- Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Do not combine with sedatives or sleep medicines without a doctor.
- A traditional ritual, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe daily?
- Not without a doctor's advice.
Does it taste strong?
- It is earthy and bitter.
Is it the same as brahmi?
- No, a different herb.
