How To Cure Insomnia Using Herbs And Herbal Remedies

Herbs help to promote sleep without leaving you feeling drowsy or “hung over” the next day.

Herbal remedies are not addicting, unlike many prescription drugs used to treat insomnia.

Milk for Sleep

Milk contains tryptophan, a compound which induces sleep. Adding nutmeg and cardamom to warm milk is a delicious way to use ordinary kitchen spices to promote sleep. Both cardamom and nutmeg are relaxing. Give this tasty recipe a try whenever you cannot sleep.

* 1 cup hot milk
* 1 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
* 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
* 1/4 tsp cardamom

Heat all of the ingredients together until hot. Do not boil. Enjoy!

Herbal Remedies for Sleep

Herbs may be used in several ways to induce sleep. Some are gently sedating while others are useful for shift workers and others who have irregular sleep patterns. Herbal remedies help you to relax and relieve discomfort which may interfere with sleep. Some herbs work quickly. Others require that they be taken on a regular basis for maximum benefit.

Lemon balm is an herb with antidepressant qualities. It has relaxant effects, which is why it is beneficial for the relief of insomnia. Lemon balm quiets the stomach as well as the mind. It can relieve headaches which sometimes interfere with sleep. Lemon balm is best consumed as a delicious tea on a regular basis to improve the mood and reduce stress.

St John’s wort may be added to lemon balm tea. It is especially useful if minor discomfort or depression is contributing to insomnia. If you are taking antidepressant medications, check with your health care provider prior to using St John’s wort. St John’s wort needs to be taken consistently for several weeks before you notice beneficial effects.

Passionflower is a sedative herb which reduces tension and can relieve pain due to spasms. People who have poor sleep due to restless leg syndrome find passionflower helpful. It also relieves stress headaches which are often characterized by neck spasms and tightness around the head and forehead. Passionflower is beneficial for migraine sufferers who cannot sleep due to pain and nausea. It is calming and gentle. Passionflower relieves anxiety.

The herb contains indoles, compounds which are found within the natural compound tryptophan.

Passionflower is rather bland tasting but it may be combined with other herbs, such as lemon balm, to be used as a tea at bedtime. If you prefer, use 3 milliliters of a 1:5 tincture. Some herbalists add the tincture to a cup of chamomile tea.

Chamomile is tasty. It is relaxing and can calm the stomach as well as the nerves. It relieves headaches as well.

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