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Common Herbal Sleep Remedies

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Introduction to Herbal Sleep Remedies

In the last decade herbal sleep remedies became one of the most popular natural treatments for insomnia.
A wide selection of different formulas is available in health food stores.

These products are generally safe when used in recommended dosages, but they are not regulated by the FDA and there are many questions about how they work, what their side effects or drug interactions are, and so on.

Even though relatively safe, herbal sleep remedies may occasionally cause allergic reactions or other adverse reactions. For this reason individuals who are not familiar with herbal medicine or are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications should consult their doctor or pharmacist before starting to use such remedies.

Herbs are one of oldest methods of insomnia treatments and have been used traditionally in some parts of the world for thousands of years. As a matter of fact, many conventional medicines are based on herbs.

Most of the research on medicinal plants has been done in Europe and China, where herbal medicine is very popular.

Most Common Herbal Sleep Remedies Include:

  • Valerian root
  • Chamomile
  • Passion flower
  • Hops strobiles
  • Lavender
  • Oat straw

Valerian Root Products

Valerian, the most common insomnia herbal treatment, has proven to reduce stress through it's sedative effect on the central nervous system and relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the GI track. Valerian is very popular and has been traditionally used for anxiety and insomnia for years in Europe.
Valerian should not be taken for long periods of time because it may cause addiction.
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Chamomile Herbal Tea

Chamomile is used alone or in conjunction with other herbs. It reduces stress and helps in relaxation through its calming properties. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antispasmodic agent.
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Passion Flower

Herbal sleep remedies containing passion flower are available in capsules, liquid or as a tea

Passion flower has sedative, hypnotic, and antispasmodic properties. It's been use for insomnia, spasmodic asthma, hysteria, and neuralgia.
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Hops Strobiles Products

Hops strobiles have been used since ancient times for their sedative, hypnotic, and antispasmodic properties. Hops have also been used for brewing alcoholic beverages and as a traditional sedative tonic for neuralgia, insomnia, and anxiety treatment. It can be used in sleep pillows for insomnia.
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Lavender

Lavender has been used traditionally as a sedative especially in massage oils, and in herbal sleep pillows. It can be also used internally for nervous disorders and insomnia.
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Oat Straw

Oat straw can be used for anxiety and for insomnia. It may also be used in a bath form to cure rheumatic pain.
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Have you ever use herbal sleep remedies, please share your experience.

  • ak007 Oct 24, 2009 @ 2:54 pm | delete
    I used valerian root some time ago with good results. It helped me to unwind and fall asleep easier. Nice lens, 5 stars from me :)
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