Product Overview
Sweet Sleep Transdermal Cream is designed to support the body’s natural transition into rest by calming sensory activity and quieting mental overstimulation. Sleep is an essential physiological function, yet many individuals experience difficulty settling into deeper, uninterrupted rest due to persistent sensory input or mental agitation. From an Ayurvedic perspective, sleep arises when the senses disengage from the mind, allowing awareness to withdraw naturally.
This formulation focuses first on soothing the sensory pathways that continuously signal the mind. When sensory input remains heightened, the nervous system stays alert and rest becomes shallow or delayed. By addressing this layer directly through topical application, the cream supports a gradual settling response that prepares the body for sleep without forcing sedation.
Transdermal delivery allows the formulation to act gently and steadily through the skin, bypassing digestion and avoiding stimulation of already taxed systems. When applied to receptive areas such as the soles of the feet and wrist pulses, the cream supports downward movement and nervous system quieting, helping the body recognize that it is safe to rest.
As sensory activity calms, the formulation supports receptivity to soma, the cooling, nourishing principle associated with restorative sleep and recovery. This shift allows sleep to deepen naturally, supporting longer periods of rest and improved sleep quality without heaviness or next day dullness.
Sweet Sleep Transdermal Cream may be used alone or as part of a layered evening routine. Some individuals choose to support internal rhythms alongside topical use with Sweet Sleep Herbal Synergy Nectar. For portable or targeted application, Sweet Sleep Roll-on may be used as needed, while Mind at Ease Transdermal Cream may be incorporated earlier in the evening when mental overactivity is prominent.
Formulated under the guidance of Vaidya Mishra within the SVAFF Ayurvedic System, this cream reflects a measured approach to sleep support that prioritizes nervous system balance, sensory quieting, and restorative depth.
Relevance to Charak Samhita:
- |Sleep and Restoration| (निद्रा – Nidrā): “निद्रा सुखं दुःखं पुष्टिं कार्श्यं बलाबलम्” Proper sleep supports comfort, nourishment, strength, and overall balance, while disturbed sleep undermines these foundations.
- |Mind and Sensory Withdrawal| (मनस् – Manas): “इन्द्रियाणां मनसि संनिवेशः” Sleep occurs when the senses withdraw from mental engagement, allowing the mind to settle naturally.
- |Cooling Nourishment| (सोम – Soma): “सोमः शीतलः स्थैर्यकरः” Soma supports cooling, stability, and restoration, qualities essential for deep and refreshing sleep.
- |Downward Movement| (अपान वात – Apāna Vāta): “अपानो नाम वातः” Balanced downward movement supports settling, grounding, and the body’s ability to enter rest.
- |Nervous System Calm| (प्राण वात – Prāṇa Vāta):“प्राणो नाम वातः” When prāṇa vāta is calm and regulated, mental agitation decreases and sleep becomes more accessible.
Why Use This Product?
- Supports the body’s natural ability to settle into sleep without sedation
- Helps calm sensory overstimulation that interferes with rest
- Encourages deeper, more sustained sleep cycles
- Useful for difficulty falling asleep or waking during the night
- Provides topical support that does not burden digestion
Transdermal Marma Absorption:
Transdermal absorption has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic practice for centuries and is now recognized in modern medicine. Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra advanced this tradition by creating the Transdermal Marma System, which utilizes targeted marma points to enhance absorption directly where it is needed, ensuring optimal delivery of therapeutic benefits.
- Efficient Delivery: Approximately 75% of what is applied to the skin is absorbed into the bloodstream, providing a direct gateway to your physiology.
- Gentle on Digestion: This method bypasses the digestive system—ideal for patients whose colon and liver are burdened by processed foods, chemicals, and toxins—ensuring that healing herbs are delivered efficiently without further taxing the system.
- Intelligent Formulation: Our transdermal cream is based on Shea Butter combined with various pure essential oils. While Shea Butter remains on the skin for a few minutes, it effectively supports the sustained release and absorption of active ingredients (take care to avoid staining clothing).
Key Ingredients:
- Gotu Kola (मण्डूकपर्णी – Centella asiatica): Traditionally used to support mental calm and nervous system balance, helping ease restlessness before sleep.
- Bacopa (ब्राह्मी – Bacopa monnieri): Known for supporting clarity and soothing mental overactivity, especially when the mind feels overstimulated at night.
- Musk Root (जटामांसी – Nardostachys jatamansi): Valued for its grounding and settling qualities that encourage deeper states of rest and relaxation.
Directions for General Use:
Apply the cream to the soles of the feet and to the pulse points of both wrists before going to bed. If restlessness occurs during the night, the cream may be reapplied to the wrist pulses as needed or as directed by your Ayurvedic health practitioner. To promote steady absorption, leave the cream on for at least half an hour or continuously for a prolonged effect, then rub into the skin when finished.
As with all herbal formulations, consult your physician before use. Use under the guidance of an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Cautions/Contraindications:
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, sensitive areas, and broken skin. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Use under the guidance of an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Ingredients List:
- Gotu Kola (मण्डूकपर्णी): Traditionally used to support nervous system calm and mental settling.
- Bacopa Monnieri (ब्राह्मी): Supports relaxation of mental activity and nighttime clarity.
- Musk Root (जटामांसी): Grounding botanical used to encourage deep rest and nervous system balance.
- Poppy Seed (खसखस): Traditionally used to soothe and soften the nervous response.
- Lavender (लवङ्गिका): Aromatic botanical known for its calming and settling qualities.
- Lime (निम्बूक): Bright aromatic used to gently uplift while supporting relaxation.
- Ylang-Ylang (कनंगा): Traditionally used to support emotional ease and sensory calm.
- Grapefruit (नारङ्ग): Light aromatic that supports clarity without stimulation.
- Sweet Orange (मधुर नारङ्ग): Soft citrus aroma that complements calming formulations.
- Organic Shea Butter (शीया): Lipid base that supports sustained transdermal absorption.
- Vegetable Glycerin (ग्लिसरीन): Humectant that supports skin hydration and delivery.
- Beeswax (मधुमोम): Provides structure and slows release for prolonged absorption.
- Jojoba Oil (होहोबा): Lightweight oil that supports skin compatibility and penetration.
Size:
Available in 1 oz., 2 oz., and 4 oz. containers
FDA Disclaimer:
This product and its statements have not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. This information is intended to be informational and educational only and should not replace or complement medical advice.