What herbal remedies work for insomnia?

Question

I have been having trouble sleeping lately. Does anyone know of any herbal pills that help with insominia?

Answer 1

For insomnia I recommend Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram, Orange, Petitgrain.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Kava root is primarily used as a natural sedative and sleep enhancement. Herbalists have traditionally used it as a remedy for nervousness and insomnia. Kava kava is an effective relaxant able to induce a feeling of relaxation, peace and contentment, along with a sharpening of the senses. As a sleep aid it promotes deep and restful sleep. It is also a muscle relaxant that can help relieve cramping due to spasms.
NOTE: Do not use if pregnant, nursing, or being treated for depression.


Valerian • Passionflower Compound is a gentle but effective herbal sedative, nervine and sleep tonic. This compound is soothing and quieting to the nervous system without any narcotic effect. It is ideal in excited nervous states, agitation, nervous headache and insomnia. It’s usefulness in sleep extends to shortening the time to fall asleep, curbing restless sleep and waking feeling well rested. This compound carries the structure function statement: "Promotes Relaxation & Restful Sleep."

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Answer 4

Hi Everybody,

Kava is not good for insomnia. As it will increase the feeling of energy and attentiveness.
Passionflower, Sage Herb and Valerian, Ashwagandha are a good herbal remedies.

Regards,
dr vikrama
http://www.holistic-herbalist.com/index.html

Answer 5

Foods rich in Tryptophan will help induce natural sleep and aid in reducing anxiety and tension. Avoid caffeine for a few hours before bedtime too. foods rich in Tryptophan are ~ bananas, cottage cheese, milk, meat, fish, turkey, bananas, dried dates, peanuts and all protein rich foods ............. turkey sandwiches for supper may just do the trick buddy......... :0) Have a soothing cup of organic loose leaf chamomile tea ~ this could be the sleep remedy you need too♥ The tea bag and commercial varieties of herbal teas such as chamomile tea could never be of any therapeutic value as they have had so much of the essential oils pulverised from them .......... only organic will do buddy ♥ Also, try putting a few drops of pure essential lavender oil into a warm bath and soak in that for 15 minutes just before bedtime ~ the lavender oil is a great natural stress reliever and will relax you enormously ♥ For more difficult insomnia, try 1mg of melatonin sublingually (dissolved under the tongue) 15 minutes before bedtime♥any good health food store will be able to provide you with all these things♥ Naturally resolving the problem will always be the best way .... :0) hope this helps you a bit ♥ cheers ♥

Answer 6

Valerian root (available in the supplements/vitamin section of any mega-mart) smells like stinky socks, but acts as a natural sleep inducer.

I suffer from insomnia too, and take 3mg of Melatonin every night. It's your natural sleep hormone, studies in rats show you can't take enough of the stuff to hurt you, it dissipates quickly in your system so you're not groggy the next day and it's also in the vitamin/supplement section of your mega-mart. I couldn't function with out it!

Answer 7

Just drink plenty of Fresh MILK
herbal medicine can sometime intoxicate you.

Answer 8

This isnt herbal but is is made by your body. I have seen it OTC before. Its called Melatonin. It regultes your circadian rythms (biological clock). Basically it tells your body when its time to sleep.

Answer 9

Listening to music while lying down always helps me. Suprisingly
Rock & Rap always works the best.

Answer 10

Have you tried drinking some warm milk?