Natural Remedies for Insomnia

August 17, 2010 by  
Filed under Disease and Conditions

Man is not disease free. If he is not carrying cancer, but has insomnia, it is equally irritating. Because, insomnia is a state of the body in which a person cannot fall asleep. In short, insomnia is a condition of sleeplessness. This is really frustrating. A sound sleep in the night is a must to get going and stay fresh for the next day.

The symptoms of insomnia are pretty common and it is not hard to know if you are suffering from it. The most common is the difficulty to fall asleep even during the night time. It may start from the point when you get awakened comparatively earlier and then not be able to sleep again. depression, stress, anxiety, the natural process of aging and continued health problems are some of the prominent causes for the advent of insomnia.

Try out the following natural remedies for insomnia which are safe as you need it to be able to fight those irksome nights when you change from side to side on your bed unsuccessfully trying to catch a nap.

Insomnia

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Herbal Remedies

  • Chamomile – The safest and the most popular herbal cure for insomnia. The chamomile can be commonly used as a drink – like the tea. Why it is the safest is because, it can be used by grown-ups as well as children. Large parts of the American continent as well as Europe depend on chamomile for relief from sleeplessness as the seductive qualities of chamomile is a time-tested therapy. 2 to 3 cups daily should be enough as a dose.
  • Passion flower – Another herbal plant to help you out from your wakefulness. It is generally used when you are facing sleeplessness due to mental worries, or due to overload of work. Like the chamomile, passion flower too is safe for children. But the good thing, the herbalists consider is the zero side effects even if consumed in large quantities. Still, do not go for more than 3 cups of tea daily.
  • California poppy – One of the most trusted sedative to make you fall asleep. Not only that, it is also capable of freeing you of your anxiety. Therefore, it is quite popular and vastly used in the United States. Once again, the California poppy is safe on children and can be used with appropriate dosages.

Aromatherapy

Some oils are said to have calming effects on your body. Lavender, Neroli Valerian, Marjoram, and Hops can relax you and free you of your nervousness and uneasiness. You can use the drops in a hot bath in the morning and you sure to feel the difference.

If you need more effects from these oils, use them when you are going to bed – your sleeping time. Drop in a few drops in the diffuser of your bedroom. Going further still, sprinkle your pillow with the drops of these oils and soothe yourself to sleep.

Any of these natural remedies for insomnia mentioned above, will surely help you to get rid of those sleepless nights and dream while sleeping instead of having nightmares by remaining awake!

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