A busy work schedule, a crazy rhythm of life, stress and overwork become constant companions of modern man. Sometimes, from fatigue, it seems to a person that he should stand still for a second, and he will immediately fall asleep standing upright. But it was not there. A hard day ends with a restless throwing in bed. A saving dream does not come; instead of resting a person, painful insomnia lies in wait. How to break this vicious circle? What other factors can cause insomnia? And can a "natural pharmacy" offer any decoctions for sleeping, recipes, methods of preparing potions that contribute to a calm and sound sleep? The answers to these and some other questions may interest many readers.
What is insomnia
The scientific name for insomnia is insomnia. This problem is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, a shallow and intermittent sleep, and an unnecessarily early awakening. As a result of insomnia, a person does not have time to regain strength during the night, and in the morning he feels tired and overwhelmed. During the day, it is very difficult for him to overcome drowsiness, performance decreases as a result, and irritability increases. Many begin to take uncontrolled medications for insomnia, not realizing that this is too dangerous. For starters, it's best to try drinking herbs for sleep.
The main causes of insomnia
To fight insomnia, it is necessary to establish its causes. The following problems have been identified that can cause insomnia:
- Non-observance of sleep hygiene (uncomfortable bed, improperly selected pillow, lack of fresh air, poorly closed curtains).
- Anxiety and restless states (the habit of digging and pondering problems at bedtime, stress).
- Diseases of the nervous system (mental disorders, neurosis, brain injury, neuroinfection).
- Violation of diet (overeating in the evening or an acute feeling of hunger).
- Biological rhythm failure (clock change, time zone crossing, and so on).
- Enuresis, snoring, restless legs syndrome manifestations (conditions causing discomfort and inhibiting deep sleep).
- Age.
- Heredity.
Of course, you will not succeed in eliminating such a cause as age. But even in this case, you can take herbs for sleep, which will help eliminate insomnia.
Natural Pharmacy: Valerian
At each pharmacy, alcohol valerian or tablets are sold. But this plant can be grown in a personal plot or in the country. In this case, no special conditions will be created. But you will always have at hand a sufficient number of dried horses of the plant, which contains saponins and alkaloids. These substances have a sedative and hypnotic effect when taking this herb for sleep.
Like many other drugs, valerian preparations become toxic if the dosage is exceeded. Therefore, it is necessary to adhere to the recipe. To make the infusion, you need to measure a tablespoon of crushed valerian roots (fresh or dried) and pour boiling water (200 ml). Leave the product for 15 minutes, and strain it. Infusion can be added to tea or just take 1 tbsp. spoon three times a day. This reduces anxiety and promotes restful sleep.
Broth of pumpkin pulp
Pumpkin has many useful properties, it is also included in folk remedies for sound sleep. Recipes for pumpkin broths are absolutely simple. The product is non-toxic and can be consumed for a long time. Warm pumpkin decoction with honey is prescribed even for children older than 3 years.
According to the recipe, the pumpkin should be cleaned and washed, then grate the pulp on a coarse grater and transfer to an enameled pan. This amount of pumpkin will need 1 liter of water. The mass should be brought to a boil, and removed from the stove. Then let it brew for 35-40 minutes, 100 g of the product should be taken in the evening, about an hour before the end. For children, the dosage is reduced to 50 g. The effect of the decoction begins with 3-4 days of admission.
Peony
Among the huge variety of varieties and types of peony, there is one that is used to prepare a natural remedy for insomnia. This is an evasive peony, which the people nicknamed the Maryin root. Peony, like other herbs for a good sleep with insomnia, has several useful qualities. A decoction of the roots of the peony helps to reduce various phobias, eliminates neurasthenia, improves the vascular system, eliminates hypochondria.
The recipe is a little more complicated and will require time and attention. You will need 60 g of crushed roots and 600 g of boiling water. Pour boiling water so that the marin root continues to boil as quickly as possible. The broth should boil quietly until the liquid in the pan is reduced in volume by 3 times. The remaining 200 ml is filtered and cooled. The drug is taken strictly before bedtime. The admission period may be 30-40 days, then a break will be needed. Using this herb for sleeping in childhood is not recommended. Receiving decoctions from marin root is very useful, but requires the observance of certain precautions.
Motherwort
Motherwort does not cause much concern, since we get acquainted with this grass from early childhood. Decoctions and infusions of motherwort are recommended, as a sedative, for newborns. In this case, healing herbs for good sleep are added to the water when bathing babies.
And for adults and children, motherwort is prescribed not only for insomnia, but also as a sedative with increased excitability, rapid heartbeat and hypertension. A motherwort broth is prepared in the following way: dry grass (2 tbsp. Tablespoons) is diluted with a glass of boiling water and insisted until it cools completely. Two options are acceptable. Either the tablespoon is false three times a day, or 2 tablespoons before bedtime. Infusion can be drunk on your own or added to tea.
Mint and Melissa
Peppermint and lemon balm are herbs for sleeping with a mild effect. Means based on these herbs are prescribed even for newborns. A little infusion can be added to drinking water for young children. An infusion of two teaspoons of herb and a glass of boiling water is being prepared. You can drink both warm and cold. For taste, adults add a little honey to cold mint or lemon balm. Small children should not add honey; it can cause allergies.
Mint, lemon balm, motherwort and valerian can be packed in cloth bags and placed near the pillow. The aroma of these herbs also has a calming effect.
Common hops
When wondering what herbs to drink for good sleep, people often forget about hops. In this case, however, it is not a question of the plant itself, but of its fruits, that is, hop cones. Essential oils in cones have a sedative and hypnotic effect. In addition to insomnia, hop infusions are used for renal colic, hypertension, seizures, cardioneurosis and menopause. Preparing an infusion of insomnia from hop cones is ridiculously simple: a tablespoon of cones is immersed in a glass of boiling water, covered with a lid and left to stand for 3 hours. You need to take this remedy 50 ml 3 times a day.
Do not forget that in many cases a doctor’s consultation is necessary. If insomnia persists, then be sure to contact the clinic for advice.