Natural Herbs for Sleep

Are you dealing with manic depression? Is insomnia a vice that just does not leave you? Do you spend sleepless nights worrying about petty issues? Well, then you have reached the right place. Sleeping pills are a thing of the past, herbs are the 'in' thing!

Lemon Balm
Lemon balm known by the name 'melissa'. It is an old school, folk remedy for sleeplessness. Many herbal sleeping pills contain lemon balm. It can also be used in tea. It has shown really good impact to deal with sleep disorders as well as acute restlessness in children.

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Passionflower is used mostly for treating anxiety disorders like, generalized anxiety disorder and separation anxiety disorder. As such, it helps at creating a calming balance for the individual to sleep peacefully.

Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Hops has had more popularity for the role it plays in brewing beer. Nonetheless, it has been known to perform very well in inducing sleep. It slows the breakdown of GABA using the melatonin receptors.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Valerian is Hops' partner. They both perform beautifully when together. However, very seldom do people show instant effects of this herb on its own. It ordinarily takes around 2-3 weeks for it to get into its full form!!

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Chamomile is a multipurpose herb. It is very effective. Chamomile helps sedate and tranquilize. Chamomile essential oil is really good for treating insomnia. It is also used as a tea- very good for health.

Avena sativa
Avena sativa is extracted from sprouted oats. It is highly effective in treating anxiety and worry, as such it may help in inducing sleep. However, no specific tests in these field have been conducted.

Jasmine
Jasmine smell has been known to aid good sleep. Besides, it is one of the best natural room fresheners. By itself, it is not a sedative, but is also a part of green tea content that is good for relieving stress.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Ashwagandha is one of the favorite contents of ayurvedic medicines. It also goes by "Indian ginseng". It is a good herb for sleep. In fact, its Latin name actually means "sleep inducing".

Jamaica Dogwood (Piscidia piscipula)
Jamaica dogwood has a calming quality and is an effective pain killer. It has an ability to silence your disturbing internal noise. It is very effective in treating temporary insomnia due to anxiety and menstrual pain.

Californian Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica)
Californian poppy, to me, seems like a fraternal twin to jamaica dogwood. It is also very good at inducing sleep, pain relief, and relief from disturbing thoughts. Women with menopausal insomnia, this is the herb for you!

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Skullcap is a relaxant and effective to deal with spasms. Women, this is the herb that will help you sober down the PMS. It is a anti-depressant and anti-hysteric.

Good health is the best wealth that one can gather for himself. It is indeed priceless! Herbs are a natural way to safeguard this wealth naturally. And, let's face it, sleep is super good for health, all these herbs help you get your beauty sleep. So, sleep well, sweet dreams!