herbal medicine for insomnia?

Question

what is the efficacy of herbal medicine remedies for insomnia?

Answer 1

They work for some people, and not at all for others. For still other people, they work for awhile and then stop. You pretty much have to go by trial and error. Melatonin seems to work well for most people, Valerian Root is the one that helps me the most. You could also try Chamomile tea or Magnesium capsules.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I have some sparatic insomnia now and then, and I find that chamomile tea and passionflower tea help a lot. I personally use Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Tea. Just brew a warm cup of it, and get entirely ready for bed. Then drink the entire glass right before you turn out your light. I don't use passionflower tea myself, but it is a popular essence for sleeping problems. I would also suggest getting some lavender, chamomile, and bergamot essential oils to put on the bottom of your feet, and use all of them for aromatic scents. From a nutritional stand point, insomnia can be a deficiency in elemental trace minerals. Find at your local health food store a liquid trace mineral supplement that has all 72 trace minerals in it. Since there could be a deficiency, take double the recomended amount for the first few days. For more info, go to www.healthscantechnique.com. I hope that helps! Sweet dreams!! Ciao!!!

Answer 4

I second the melatonin but there could be side effects....

Also, Valerian works very well....it is a supplement and it also calms anxiety...it works the same way as xanax or lorazapam.

You could also try Benadryl.

Make sure you check with your primary care physician before taking Valerian or Melatonin if you are taking other prescription medications because this could make for a bad reaction.

Get at least 30 minutes of excercise a day but don't do it within four hours of going to sleep because this could actually keep you awake longer (there have been studies on this). The morning is the best time to do this.

Good luck!

One more thing, purchase some lavender oil and an oil burner and burn about an hour before you want to fall asleep....you would be amazed at how well aromatherapy works....but DO make sure you use the real thing (oils) and don't go buy some cheap room spray or lotion at a place like bath and body works because that stuff doesn't have real lavender oil in in....plus, it smells good!!

Answer 5

There are a couple different methods to cure insomnia naturally; One of them is Aromatherapy; Using Lavender and Chamomile oil in your bath, or on a sachet under your pillow. Oil burners work well too. If you have extreme insomnia, you can take a Homeopathic Natural or Herbal medicine to help relax your mind and body. New Sun carries all of these options, you should check it out.

Answer 6

Valerian Root, Chamomile, Lavander.

There's also a natural remedy called "Sleep Rescue". You can get it at the Vitamin Shoppe. You spray it twice on your tongue before you go to bed. Its a non-narcotic and made with all natural flowering herbs.

Answer 7

A bad sleeping habit is caused by a number of reasons. A very good herbal remedy is called "Sleepeze". I expect your chemist will have this. Another good idea is to play Meditation music when going to bed. Have you also considered Hypno-therapy? It doesn't always work, but sometimes, something"stuck" in our mind, can lead to insomnia. Good Luck!

Answer 8

Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else trying to find out homeopathic remedies for insomnia try Imforda Insomnia Expert Guide (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my neighbor got cool success with it.

Answer 9

Valerian root is the best thing to try first there is no side effects. KavaKava also works well but your body can get used to it over a short period of time.

Answer 10

Homeopathic Treatment for Sleeplessness/Insomnia, due to different reason and with different set of symptoms (No side effects or interaction with conventional drugs):-


Sleeplessness during menopausal stage Senecio Aur 30X, 4 hourly

Cannot sleep in the early hours of night; utterly wide awake, mind active; sleeplessness due to excitement Coffea Cruda 30X 6, hourly

Cannot sleep after 3 A.M.; sleeplessness due to mental strain or sedentary habits; sleep dreamy and restless Nux Vomica 30X, at bed times for 7 days

Due to fear or panic; insomnia after shock or fright; restlessness and tossing in bed Aconite Nap 30X 4 hourly

Due to tiredness; either physical or mental; bed feels too hard; must keep moving in search of soft portion for relief in bed Arnica Montana 30X or 200X, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness after midnight from anxiety and restlessness; has to get up and walk Belladonna 30X, 4 hourly

Sleepy yet unable to sleep; child tosses, kicks clothes off, twitches; restless sleep with frightful dreams Arsenic Album 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness and restlessness; specially in first part of night; gets up and walks on the floor, as soon as the bed time comes patient is wide awake Chamomilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Sleeplessness due to old grief; after dreams of thieves or robbers Natrum Mur 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Sleeplessness due to sudden shock; disappointment Ignatia 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Feels sleepy but cannot sleep; clocks striking at a distance keep him awake; bed feels hot; moves about in vain to find a cool spot in bed Pulsatilla 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Restlessness during early part of sleep; sound sleep when it is turns to rise; gets too hot in bed; throws off covers, gets chilly and puts them on again; puts arms above the head during sleep Opium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine

Take Care and God Bless you.