Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. Some of the causes might be stress, depression, anxiety, illness, and medication. Stress on the other hand is hard to define because it is very subjective. What one person perceives as stressful might not be a problem for another. But in general stress is a physical and emotional reaction to what we perceive as challenging.

It is usually characterized by anxiety, tension, and nervous exhaustion. Below you will find some herbs that will nourish, strengthen, sooth and relax to help promote sleep and ease tension and anxiety. There is a relationship between insomnia and stress. If we are stressed we may not be able to fall asleep. If we spend the night tossing and turning In the day time we may not be able to cope with the stressful situation. Often the herbal remedies that we use for one can be used for the other.

Herbs for Insomnia

Hops: Tea is used to promote sleep and ease indigestion. Pillows made out of hops is an old remedy for insomnia

Lemon Balm: Promotes sleep. You can make tea out of either hops and lemon balm and enjoy with honey right before bed or for a stronger sleep aid try the following.

Make an infusion of 1 teaspoon each of dried herb lemon balm, hops, marjoram, and crushed aniseed with 1 pint of boiling water, add 1 teaspoon of honey and drink right before going to bed.

Rooibos: Tea promotes sleep and eases pain from inflammation. This herb contains at least thirty-seven natural antioxidants, minerals, vitamin C, and alpha-hydroxy acids.

CAUTIONS: Avoid Rooibos tea (and black tea) if you have an iron deficiency as it may interfere with iron absorption.

Oat straw: Soothes and nourishes the nervous system. Make an infusion and drink throughout the day to ease nervous tension and promote sleep at night.

Herbs for Stress

Ashwaganda: tinctures and capsules are used to fight fatigue during prolonged periods of tension.

Catnip: is used as a tea to relax and soothe the nerves especially of the digestive system.

Cats Claw: Tincture or capsules used for soothing the nervous system during high tension and anxiety.

Reishi: powders and extracts restores emotional balance.

Schisandra: Used for headache, insomnia dizziness & palpitations.

Siberian Ginseng: reduces effects of stress, increases stamina and concentration. Helping the body adapt to the stressful situation.

This herbs need to be taken as directed and always consult your physician before taking any of this herbs especially if you are taking other medication.

Herbs are gentler remedy for insomnia and stress than prescription or over the counter drugs. The way they work in the body is more natural and harmonious. They usually support and nurture the body. For a more comprehensive look at other herbs that can help with insomnia click this Natural Remedies for Insomnia: Herbs. For some of the best herbs for stress and how to use them click right here Natural Stress Relief: Herbs.

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