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Therapeutic area: 1. Stress & Sleep

Find Calm, Naturally - Explore our formulas

Our Stress & Sleep collection helps you adapt to life’s demands, quiet the mind, and restore deep, rejuvenating rest — powered by clinically studied adaptogens and calming botanicals.

Philosophy: Calm is a State of Balance

Modern life constantly pulls the nervous system out of equilibrium — too much stimulation, too little recovery.
At r-veda®, we believe calm isn’t something you chase — it’s something you cultivate.

Our Stress & Sleep philosophy draws from Ayurveda’s understanding that the body and mind are intertwined systems. True restoration happens when the nervous system is soothed, stress hormones are balanced, and inner stillness is restored.

Our formulas are crafted with adaptogenic and nervine herbs — plants that teach the body how to adapt gracefully to challenges. They don’t sedate or stimulate; they harmonise.

By nurturing the body’s innate capacity to restore itself, r-veda's Stress & Sleep range helps you move from survival mode to a state of grounded vitality — calm, clear, and deeply rested.

Ayurvedic Principle:  Prashamana — The Art of Calming the Mind

In Ayurveda, Prashamana refers to calming therapies that restore inner peace by pacifying overactive doshas, particularly Vata (air + space) and Pitta (fire + water). When these elements are imbalanced, the mind races, sleep becomes light or fragmented, and energy swings between restlessness and fatigue.

Our blends combine herbs known as Medhya Rasayanas (rejuvenators for the mind), fostering mental clarity and emotional composure alongside deep sleep.

The Modern Science: Adaptogens and Neuroendocrine Balance

Centuries before neuroscience, Ayurveda described stress as a disturbance of Vata and depletion of Ojas.
Today, modern research aligns with this — chronic stress overactivates the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal), disrupting cortisol rhythms, immunity, and sleep architecture.

Key evidence:

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Multiple randomized controlled trials demonstrate Ashwagandha’s ability toreduce perceived stress by up to 44%,lower serum cortisol by ~28%, and significantlyimprove sleep quality and mental calmness.
(Chandrasekhar et al., 2012; Lopresti et al., 2019)

Holy Basil (Tulsi, Ocimum sanctum):
Shown to enhance stress adaptation, stabilize mood, and improve sleep quality through its influence on dopamine and serotonin pathways.
(Cohen et al., 2014; Jamshidi & Cohen, 2017)

Together, these herbs act on both psychological (subjective stress) and biological (HPA and autonomic) pathways — restoring homeostasis in the same way Prashamana restores dosha balance.

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Integrating Calm into Daily Life

At r-veda we views wellness as a rhythm, not a regimen.
Here are Ayurvedic rituals to enhance your Stress & Sleep journey:
Evening Wind-Down

Dim lights, switch off devices, and drink a cup of warm herbal tea infused with Tulsi or Ashwagandha.

Abhyanga (Self-Massage)

Massage warm sesame or coconut oil into your scalp and feet to pacify Vata and signal the nervous system to unwind.

Sleep Sanctuary

Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and free of digital noise. Diffuse lavender or vetiver essential oil to enhance Prashamana energy.

Breathing Practice

Try Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing) for 5 minutes before bed — scientifically shown to lower heart rate and improve vagal tone.