Herbs For Insomnia

Insomnia is characterized by the inability to fall asleep when you go to bed and/or waking during the night and not being able to get back to sleep.

Everyone experiences this from time to time, but when it happens more often than not for more than a few weeks, the condition is considered chronic and an underlying cause should be identified because it could be a sign of a medical disorder.

It is estimated that about half of all cases are attributed to psychological disorders such as grief, stress, depression, stress and anxiety.

In such cases herbs can be quite helpful, not only in helping to get some sleep, but in nourishing the nervous system as well.

CALIFORNIA POPPY Promotes sleep.

CHAMOMMILE Tea has mild sedative properties.

HOPS Tea is used to promote sleep and ease indigestion.

KAVA Relaxes muscles, sedative properties.

LEMON BALM Promotes sleep.

PASSIONFLOWER Relaxes muscles, promotes sleep.

ROOIBOS Tea promotes sleep and eases pain from inflammation.

ST. JOHN'S WORT Prolongs deep sleep cycle.

SKULLCAP Tincture promotes sleep.

VALERIAN Promotes sleep.

OAT STRAW Soothes and nourishes the nervous system.

A lack of calcium and magnesium can result in frequent night waking.
See what herbs contain these nutrients.

Note from editor: Sleeplessness can sometimes be related to hormonal imbalances that wreak havoc with the nervous system.

If this seems to be the case for you try a daily infusion of Nettle, Oatstraw and Lemon balm. This combination provides important minerals like calcium and magnesium is very soothing for frayed nerves and promotes a restful night's sleep.