News India Live, Digital Desk: Great scholars of Unani medicine (like Ibn Sina or Avicenna) believed that sleep and wakefulness (Naum-o-Yaqzah) are very important to keep the temperament of the body balanced. If you have poor sleep, no medicine in the world can make you completely healthy. Why is sleep important according to Unani medicine? Restoration of soul and strength: According to Unani principles, the body’s ‘Quwwat-e-Mudabbira-e-Badan’ (natural healing power of the body) is most active during sleep. It repairs the body and provides energy to the internal organs. Aids in digestion (Hazm): During sleep, the body heat (Hararat-e-Ghariziyah) turns towards the internal organs, which improves the digestion process. This is the reason why the stomach becomes clear in the morning after a good sleep. Balance of mood: Deep sleep provides coolness and moisture to the body, which calms down the dryness and heat caused by the hustle and bustle of the day. Disadvantages of lack of sleep (Insomnia) According to the Unani system, not getting enough sleep increases ‘dryness’ in the body, which can cause these problems: weak memory and mental confusion. Before aging and losing the glow of the skin. Irritability and deterioration of the digestive system. Unani tips for better sleep (Sleep Hygiene) Adherence to time: Sleeping early at night and waking up early in the morning are in accordance with the natural mood. Do not sleep on an empty stomach: Sleeping with a very full stomach or on an absolutely hungry stomach, both disturb the sleep. Massage (Dalk): If there is a problem of sleep, apply Rogan-e-Pumpkin on the head and soles. Massaging with pumpkin oil or almond oil is very effective. Environment: The sleeping room should be quiet, dark and slightly cool so that the soul gets peace.