Ashwagandha & Nutmeg Moon Milk (Ojas Restorative)
A rich, adaptogenic night tonic featuring certified organic Ashwagandha root simmered with whole milk, cardamom, and a grating of nutmeg. It lowers circulating cortisol, replenishes cellular Ojas, and promotes deep REM sleep.
Ingredients & Supplies Required
- Organic Ashwagandha Root Powder (अश्वगंधा चूर्ण (Ashwagandha))
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
Substitute: Shatavari powder
- Whole Fresh Cow Milk (ताजा गाय का दूध (Doodh))
1 cup (250 ml)
Substitute: Oat milk
- Whole Nutmeg Kernel (जायफल (Jaiphal))
1 small pinch
Substitute: Cardamom powder
- Pure Desi Cow Ghee (देसी गाय का घी (Desi Cow Ghee)) Optional
1/2 teaspoon
Step-by-Step Preparation
- 1
Pour one cup of milk into a saucepan and whisk in half a teaspoon of Ashwagandha powder over medium heat.
Approx. 3 mins
- 2
Bring the milk to a gentle simmer for four minutes, allowing the herbal withanolides to extract into the lipids.
Approx. 4 mins
- 3
Remove from heat, stir in a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg and cow ghee, and drink comfortably warm thirty minutes before bed.
Approx. 1 mins
Daily Routine Integration
Nighttime Moon Milk Ritual
Suggested Time: Bedtime • Daily • 10 mins
Sip one warm mug of Ashwagandha-nutmeg milk thirty minutes before turning off lights to encourage restful sleep.
Precautions & Patch Test Guidance
Do not consume Ashwagandha during pregnancy. Individuals with hormone-sensitive conditions or thyroid medications should seek medical supervision prior to regular consumption.
For any topical preparation, always conduct a 24-hour inner-arm skin patch test first. Informational traditional wisdom only—not medical advice. Read full Health Disclaimer .
Citations & Reference: Charaka Samhita Chikitsa Sthana Ch. 2 (Vajikarana Adhyaya, Ashwagandha Ksheerapaka).
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