Ever had problems falling or staying asleep? There might be an herbal insomnia remedy that can help you. Herbal remedies come in different forms, shapes and sizes. There should be one herbal insomnia remedy that will work best for you.
What Are My Choices?
You have a variety of herbal remedies to choose from:
- Essential Oils. These oils can be used in different forms. For example, you can use an aromatherapy bath product or vaporize oils in your home. There are lots of essential oils on the market, so make sure you choose one that will provide the right aromatherapy benefit (i.e., prevent insomnia).
- Herbal Teas. The best known tea for treatment of insomnia is chamomile tea. There are however many more herbal teas out there and if you dislike the taste of chamomile, you have other options. Click here to get some good insomnia herbal tea remedies.
- Supplements. You can take herbal supplements that will calm your nerves and help you unwind. Make sure to fully research the supplements you intend on taking, including possible side-effects and adverse reactions to other medicine and supplements you are currently taking.
What Aromas Can Help Treat Insomnia?
The following essential oils have sedative effects. As you can see, there are many to choose from, so open up and start smelling the roses (or whatever else you fancy)…
- Benzoin
- Bergamot
- Cedarwood
- Chamomile
- Clary Sage
- Frankincense
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Mandarin
- Manuka
- Marjoram
- Myrrh
- Myrtle
- Neroli
- Patchouli
- Petitgrain
- Rose
- Sandalwood
- Sweet Orange
- Verbena
- Vetiver
- Violet
- Ylang Ylang
How Do I Use Essential Oils to Treat Insomnia?
You can add a couple of drops of your favorite relaxation essential oil to your pillow or vaporize a few drops.
If you would prefer to relax in the tub, a good recipe for insomnia is as follow:
- 2 drops of chamomile
- 2 drops of neroli
- 2 drops of frankincense
- 2 drops of clary sage
Make sure to follow these easy instructions on how to use your aromatherapy bath product.
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