TOP 5 HERBAL REMEDIES FOR SLEEP DISORDERS

Sleep is a necessity for both the body and mind. The body cells rejuvenate themselves while we sleep and hence a good trouble free sleep is necessary for general health. Nowadays the instances of sleeplessness or insomnia have increased manifold. The reason behind this could be a faulty lifestyle, wrong foods, lack of physical activity, emotional stress, depression etc.

Hence the first thing that you need to do when you start experiencing insomnia is to rectify these factors. Also there are some herbal remedies for sleep disorders like insomnia that can help you fight the problem and get comfortable sleep every night. These herbs are best consumed 20-30minutes before sleeping.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR SLEEP DISORDERS

Chamomile

Chamomile is one of the most extensively used herbs to treat insomnia over the centuries. This herb is safe for both adults as well as children. In Europe, South America, and Mexico people have traditionally used this herb for ages to treat insomnia that is accompanies by restlessness and irritability especially in children.

You can also add chamomile oil to your bath water to soothe your fraught nerves or use 2% diluted oil for massage or even inhale the oil with steam. The recommended dosage for chamomile tea is2-3 cups daily and for tincture it is 30 drops 3 times every day for it to act like herbal remedies for sleep disorders.

Hops

Hops was extensively used by eclectic physicians of the early 1900s as a sedative for insomnia caused by nerve weakness or worry. Hops is one of the major flavoring agents in beer and has been used for ages for the treatment of restlessness, nervousness and insomnia. Recommended dosage if you are taking tea is 1 cup 2-3 times a day and for tincture it is 30-40 drops 2-3 times a day.

  

Lavender

Lavender is actually a tonic for the nervous system and works to strengthen it. You can either consume 2-3 cups of the tea every day or add a few drops of lavender oil to your bath water. The oil can also be used as massage oil or as a compress. A few drops of lavender oil dropped on to the pillow before going to bed will also act as herbal remedies for sleep disorders in mild cases of insomnia.

     

Valerian

Herbalists in the United States use this herb extensively for the treatment of nervousness, restlessness and insomnia. It is especially useful for people who find it difficult to fall asleep as it shortens the sleep latency.

It also reduces the frequency of waking up at night. This herb is an excellent sedative which does not have the side effects associated with synthetic sedatives and works well in combination with other sedative herbs like skullcap, hops, passion flower etc.

       

Kava Kava

Kava is a popular herbal drink in the South Seas and is in fact the national drink of Fiji. It induces a feeling of calmness and relaxes the body. It also enhances communication and dreaming sometimes. This herb is often used by herbalists as one of the herbal remedies for sleep disorders like insomnia and fatigue. You can consume 2-3 cups of the tea daily or take 2-3 droppers full 3 times every day.