Herbal Cures for Sleeplessness
For some people insomnia is an ongoing thing, and none of the usual remedies seem to work. It seems the only solution is sleeping pills, but the truth is beginning a regimen of sleeping pills will allow you to become addicted, and you may never be able to fall asleep without them.
Instead of allowing your body to become addicted to sleeping pills, find ways to make use of herbs and herbal remedies that will allow you to sleep naturally. If you use herbal remedies instead of taking medications on which you can become addicted.
There are various treatments that one can use for insomnia including herbal teas, tinctures, stuffing your pillow with a combination of sleep-inducing herbs, and bathing in bath and massage oils (aromatherapy). For example, both lavender and chamomile are very sleep-inducing, and as such, you will find them in many bath lotions for babies and adults. In addition, drinking chamomile tea will also help you to get to sleep. Though many people currently swear by the effects of melatonin, it’s not an herb, but a hormone found naturally in the body. However, it can be beneficial for those who cannon obtain relief with any other remedy. It is produced naturally in the body and when the body is exposed to darkness, it is produced in larger quantities thus making the eyes respond to the need for sleep.
Although we usually think of insomnia as that of inability to fall asleep, it also involves the inability to stay asleep as well. It’s difficult to make it through the day if you have been unable to stay asleep and kept awakening, so whether you can’t fall asleep or can’t stay asleep, your body will feel the same detrimental effects. Some of the herbs that may have a positive effect in preventing insomnia include the following:
* Aveena Sativa
* California Poppy
* Celery Seed
* Chamomile
* Hops
* Kava
* Lemon Balm
* Motherwort
* Passionflower
* St. John’s Wort
* Skullcap
* Valerian
* Wild Cherry
* Yarrow
One thing to remember when treating insomnia with herbal remedies is that people react in different ways, so you need to find what works for you. Also, there may be different times that require different remedies depending on the cause of your insomnia. Most importantly, do not take the word of a friend or relative when it comes to choosing a specific herb, but make your own choice.
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