Insomnia is a term used to define difficulty in falling asleep. A lot of people look for a solution from pharmaceutical sedatives, others fear they might become addicted to them. As a result many seek for alternative natural solutions to help them with insomnia. Here are few folk insomnia or sleep herbal remedies.
Lavender
Lavender originates in Mediterranean regions. The purple flowers are known to be good for their soothing sedating properties. When having trouble sleeping, add few drops (3-4) of Lavender Oil
to a cotton tissue and place it on the pillow.
Valerian
Valerian is known in Europe and Japan as a best herbal sleep aid. Tea made from Valerian herb is beneficial for people suffering from insomnia. The preparation of the Valerian tea (Alvita Tea Bags, Valerian Root, Caffeine Free, 24 tea bags-Pack of 3
Lemon Balm or Melissa
Lemon balm is a well known stomach soother and a sedative. This plant contains terpenes, a group of chemicals which are believed to have a sedative power. Tea made of lemon balm (Organic Lemon Balm Tea – 24 Tea bags
Hops
Hops which is native to Europe has been used since 11th century for brewing beer and to treat anxiety and insomnia. The compound believed to have sedative properties found in hops is called methyl-butenol which has a sedating effect on the central nervous system. Hops has been also used for nervous disorders and digestive problems. It can found in capsules: Nature’s Way Hops Flowers — 100 Capsules
Other herbs which can help fall asleep are passionflower, chamomile, ashwagandha.
