Herbal Remedies for Insomnia
Herbal Sleep Remedies
One advantage of using herbal remedies for insomnia is that they are not addictive. Try these herbal sleep remedies and see if you can solve your insomnia problems.
Drinking a cup of any warm liquid before bed is soothing and relaxing as long as it doesn't contain caffeine or other stimulants. Drinking a cup of tea made with herbs that are known for their relaxing and sedative effects can be all you need to experience a good night's sleep.
Try These Popular Herbal Remedies for Insomnia
- The most well-known herbal sleep remedy is Chamomile. You can buy chamomile tea bags at the grocery or health food store or you can brew your tea by pouring hot water over chamomile flowers and letting it steep for a few minutes. Pour into a cup through a strainer. See Benefits of Chamomile.
- Valerian Tea reduces restlessness by sedating the nervous system. One disadvantage of drinking the tea which is made from the dried root is its bitterness and unpleasant smell. If this bothers you, try taking the capsules instead.
- Hops Tea acts as a sedative on the nerves. Flowers from the hops plant are used to flavor beer. Make the tea by soaking a small amount of hops flowers in three or four cups of boiling water for three hours. Strain and reheat the tea before drinking.
- Just the smell of lavender flowers is relaxing but you can also make Lavender Tea to drink before bedtime. Steep a small handful of dried lavender flowers in a cup of boiling water for a few minutes, strain into a cup, and enjoy.
- You can make a Lemon Balm Tea by itself or combine it with peppermint or valerian for a tea that will relax you. Lemon balm is effective is reducing nerve pain so if that is what is keeping you awake at night, this is an important herbal sleep remedy to try.
- Passion Flower Tea is one of the most popular herbal remedies for insomnia. However, it should not be used by pregnant women. It was used by American Indians as a sedative. Make a tea of dried leaves by steeping a small amount in a cup of boiling water for a few minutes.
A homeopathic remedy for insomnia is Sleep Tonic
made by Native Remedies. It relaxes you, increases drowsiness, and helps to restore normal sleep patterns by balancing the hormones. It is non-addictive and safe for all ages.
