Herbal Sleep Remedies Help You Sleep Better at Night

Herbal Sleep Remedies can be a godsend to you if you suffer from frequent restless nights. Sure, we've all had those occasional times when we've spent the night tossing and turning, but did you know that chronic insomnia is a common problem for millions of people worldwide? If you're one of these unlucky people who suffer from chronic lack of sleep, then you know what kind of stress insomnia can bring to your life. Fortunately for you, all hope is not lost. Keep reading, and you'll learn about the best herbal remedies for insomnia that should help you to be sawing logs and sleeping through the night in no time.

Let's start by defining what insomnia is. Insomnia is defined as a state of insufficient rest and sleep. It can also take the form of wakefulness with an inability to get back to sleep. It's a common belief that insomnia affects mainly older people, but the truth is it can affect people of any age.

You've probably seen the commercials for conventional sleep aids and tranquilizers that mainstream medicine uses to treat this common issue, but the problem with these treatments is that you can become dependent on the medication in order to fall asleep. In my opinion, herbal sleep remedies are a more natural, gentle way of handling insomnia.

Insomnia comes in two forms, short-term and long-term. The short term variety can last from one to several days. This temporary sleeplessness can be brought on by stress, major changes in your daily schedule, and jet lag. Other causes include illness, dietary changes, and surgery.

The other form of insomnia is chronic insomnia and is considered a long-term issue. If you're suffering from sleepless nights for more than three weeks, then you're considered to be suffering from chronic insomnia. Long-term insomnia can last anywhere from months to years and can be caused by emotional and chemical imbalances in the body. Anxiety, depression, and chronic pain can lead to chronic insomnia as well.

Let's take a look at a few of the best natural sleep remedies

Chamomile - German chamomile prepared two or three hours before bed helps to calm and soothe you after a stressful day and is safe for children.

Lemon balm - This herb, also called melissa officinalis has mild sedative properties and also soothes your stomach. The effectiveness of this herb as a natural sleep aid is due to the fact that it contains substances called terpenes. Terpenes have sedative qualities. Lemon balm is best prepared as a tea.

Hops - This herbal sleep remedy has been popular as a folk remedy for insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness for well over a thousand years. This herb can be taken in capsule form and is useful for indigestion as well as sleeplessness.

Kava kava - This plant is one of the best herbal sleep remedies to take for overall body relaxation, because it calms and soothes the central nervous system as well as your body's skeletal muscles. It's best used in tablet form.

Passionflower - This herb is a mild sedative and leads to a state of relaxation and sleepiness without leaving you drowsy the next morning. It's best prepared as a tea and taken two to three hours before bedtime.

Valerian root - This is probably the best known herbal remedy for insomnia that there is. Many herbalists, present company included, suggest that drinking tea made with valerian root shortly before going to bed will help you get a good night's sleep. This herb helps you fall asleep faster and doesn't make you groggy the nest day. The only drawback of this herb is the way it tastes. If the flavor is an issue for you, you should take it in capsule form.

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