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Herbal Remedies For Insomnia - Curing Sleeplessness Troubles

Written by Dr Easton Patrick

Topic: Alternative MedicinePublished October 7, 2011
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Insomnia or sleeplessness is a health condition characterized by difficulty in falling asleep. You can easily identify insomnia by verifying its problems like feeling tired upon waking and waking up too early in the morning. According to the causes leading way to sleeplessness problem, insomnia can be mainly divided as primary and secondary. High stress condition, prolonged use of certain drugs, illness and environmental factors like noise, extreme temperatures and light are some among the common causes giving rise to the risk of insomnia. Following are some among the important herbs used for curing insomnia problems. Patients with chronic insomnia condition are advised to intake this herbal remedy twenty to thirty minutes before bed time.

Chamomile tea is an effective medicine used for curing insomnia troubles. It is found to be very beneficial for promoting relaxing and relieving stress. Presence of an active ingredient known as bisabolol is well known for its anti inflammatory, anti irritant and anti microbial properties. Important health benefits of using chamomile tea include preventing nervous disorders, curing wounds, preventing psoriasis and eczema. Valerian root is another herbal remedy used for solving insomnia problems. Today, valerian root is commonly available in market in the form of tea, capsules and as liquid extracts. Those persons suffering from insomnia can intake this cure thirty minutes before bed time.

Passion flower is one among the commonly recommended herbal remedies for insomnia. It has been used for centuries for the treatment of insomnia, anxiety and restlessness. Regular intake of passionflower extracts helps in relieving irritability and agitation. Kava kava is another herbal remedy suggested for curing sleeping disorders. It improves sleep quality and decreases the amount of time needed to fall asleep. Presence of kavalactones in kava kava reduces convolusions and promotes sleep. As per research, it is found that use of kava kava as per the guidance of physician enhance mood, well being and contentment of person.

Lavender is a safe herbal remedy for sleeplessness problems. Lavender extract can be used either internally or exte
ally. Lavender tea, composed of lavender flowers, fresh mint leaves, lemon balm and rose geranium is an excellent medicine for inducing fast asleep. Today, you can easily get lavender products from market in the form of bath gels, aromatherapy oils, extracts, infusion, lotions and as tinctures. Licorice root is another widely suggested herbal remedy for insomnia. It has been used for centuries for the treatment of ailments like coughs, sore throat and allergies. Presence of glycyrrhizic acid in licorice root promotes the functioning of adrenal glands and eliminates insomnia due to nervous disorders.

Drinking hops tea is one of the effective herbal remedies to cure insomnia. Hops tea is well known for its sedative and hypnotic function. It is a perfect supplement for improving the functioning of nervous, endocrine and digestive system. Health benefits of drinking hops tea include preventing anorexia, skin ulcerations, headaches, indigestion, cough and edema. Lemon balm, bitter orange, oat straw, rooibos, St John's wort, corydalis and American skullcap are other herbal cures for insomnia.

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