Herbal sleep remedies

Herbal remedies have proved to help getting a good sleep. There is no need to use sleeping pills when you feel falling asleep is difficult or you have night with insomnia. Taking sleeping pills is easy, but it is not the best solution. Most of them create addiction if used a long time. Then next day you will feel dizzy and sleepy. Herbal remedies act less aggressively than pills do.

Before using any herbal remedies for a better sleep, you have to consider that insomnia may be caused by certain events of the day or habits that can influence sleep. Stressful situations or traumatic events play an important role for the quality of sleep. Surpass them with the help of the following herbal remedies, but also avoiding such events to disturb your sleep. Bad habits such as coffee drinking late at night may also be an important cause of bad sleep.

Valerian root

Even if it has an unpleasant smell, it is one of the most efficient herbal remedy for inducing the sleep. There are many other herbal remedies indicated in case of bad sleep or insomnia, but Valerian root effect is guaranteed and proved by specialists. It can be found under many forms: tea, tincture and pills. Valerian tincture is said to bring forward the deep sleep without dreams, decreasing the number of wake-ups in the night. Generally a six month treatment with a teaspoonful of tincture diluted in water served in the evening has wonderful effects after the first three weeks. Valerian root is also good for depression and anxiety.

Chamomile

It is one of the oldest and most used herbal remedy for sleep disorders. It brings forward a good calming sleep due to its wonderful natural properties. Chamomile tea must be prepared with hot water, but without letting the herb to boil because it will lose its properties. Drink two cups of an infusion made from two teaspoonful of herb into 250 ml of hot water. Strain and drink after ten minutes.

Lavender

It is one of the best known herbal remedies for insomnia. Lavender is a very good sedative due to its delicate perfume that relaxes the nervous system and reduces stress. Lavender oil can be used in aromatherapy to relax and induce sleeping. Use small quantities as lavender has a strong perfume.

Celery

A celery root eaten before going to sleep may bring you a good sleep. It is a less known herbal remedy, but the root is said to contain some compounds that decrease the concentration of the stress hormones. Celery root also contains certain substances that calm the nervous system.

There are many other herbal remedies such as: lemon, lime flower, passiflora, balm or hops. Use them as herbal tea before going to bed or in other forms found on the market, most of them in various combinations. Such herbs are calming and induce a quiet sleep. For a more pleasant taste and a better effect, add some honey to the herbal tea. Sleep well!