This is a classic Ayurvedic recipe to promote a good night’s sleep. These ingredients are powerful for reducing the qualities of Vata, which contribute to the cause of insomnia and a restless night’s sleep.
Vata is responsible for movement, activity, and thinking process. So when out of balance or enhanced, it creates a restless mind and body, anxiety and overactive thoughts. The causes for a poor nights sleep.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (organic, unhomogenised) or almond milk or ½ of each!
- 1 tablespoon chopped medjool dates
- ½ tsp saffron
- 1 tsp ghee
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
- Fresh grated Nutmeg for serving (optional)
Method
Blend all ingredients together. Pour into a pot and heat on stove and bring to a gentle boil.
Stir and serve. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg – to taste.
You can add a little raw honey or pure maple syrup just before serving.
Goodnight!
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