5 Herbs For Sleeping

If you are suffering from sleeping disorders, you must get proper treatment because such problems can lead to other health issues. For example, it can result in heavy mental stress, restlessness, lack of focus, anxiety, depression and even gastrointestinal problems. Those who are already affected with certain diseases can experience much harsher consequences due to lack of quality sleep.

An adult individual must sleep for around 7-8 hours daily. Some people lie in bed for that many hours but they keep waking up every now and then. Following are some well-known herbs that can help you treat such sleeping disorders very effectively.

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Best Herbs For Sleeping

Passion Flower

The mild sedative properties of passion flower make it a very effective herb for sleeping. You can prepare a herbal tea by steeping one teaspoon of ground passion flower in a bowl of boiling water for ten to fifteen minutes. Take this herbal tea 2-3 times during the day and one more time at least 30 minutes before retiring to bed at night.

As per various research reports published by the “PDR for Herbal Medicine”, drinking passion flower tea in appropriate dosage has been found to be very beneficial not only in treating sleeping disorders but also in curing gastrointestinal problems, nervous agitation, hysteria and other health issues that arise due to lack of sleep.

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Chamomile

Chamomile tea brings similar results as does the passion flower tea. This herb is also very effective when consumed in the form of a herbal tea. However, unlike the passion flower tea, you do not need to drink this tea throughout the day. You can drink just one cup of chamomile tea half-an-hour before bedtime.

Since chamomile has mild sedative features, it will help you to sleep peacefully for adequate hours. In addition to that, the natural substances in chamomile are also very useful in soothing digestion and in reducing irritability and restlessness.

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Oats

Oats can also be used in various ways to treat sleeping disorders. “The Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine”, “PDR for Herbal Medicines” and various other sources have published plenty of research works that confirm the natural ability of oats to cure insomnia.

It is also relatively much safer as compared to other herbs. You can consume one teaspoon of the tincture of oat straw 3 times daily. In addition to that, you are also advised to eat oatmeal at least once everyday.

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Lavender

The cooling and aromatic effects of lavender make it a very useful herb for sleeping. Its gentle sedative features help you to fall asleep and its aromatic features enhance the quality of your sleep. Steep 5 ml of the extracts of lavender flowers in boiling water for half an hour. Strain the liquid and drink the resulting herbal tea 30 minutes before bedtime.

Lavender oil can also be used, not only as part of an aromatherapy treatment but also as a herbal medicine. But, you must consult your doctor about proper dosage. Excess consumption of lavender oil can be toxic.

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Valerian

If you are suffering from irritability and restlessness due to lack of adequate sleep, consuming valerian in proper dosage will not only reduce those symptoms but will also improve the quality of your sleep.

The best thing is that valerian also boosts your energy level. Valerian is sold in most health food stores in the form of teabags and capsules.

The above mentioned herbs are well-researched and there are several medical evidences that approve their use to treat sleeping disorders. But, as a safety precaution, you are still advised to consult an experienced herbal practitioner first before using any herbal remedies.