Rose knows that if you have a difficult time getting to sleep and staying a sleep a natural sleep aide might provide you with the help you need. There are pros and cons when it comes to taking natural sleep aides. The pro: it is not habit forming like prescription sleeping pills or over-the-counter medications. The con: these herbs are not regulated by the FDA; therefore they have not been proven to cure any disease. Natural sleep aides have been used for generations and the five that are used for sleep disorders like insomnia are; California Poppy, Valerian, Hops, Catnip and the extracts of Passionflower.
California poppy or Eschscholzia Californica a perennial herb that does not contain opium, but is used as a sleep aid. The best way to …show more content…
If you take a high dose of valerian you might feel the same effects as the prescription drug Valium. I would advise that you take valerian in pill form due to the strong odor that has been described as garbage or rotten cheese. Valerian has been also used for stomach upset and spasms, ADD, ADHD and seizures. Nevertheless, since the FDA has no control over natural supplements there are no proven claims for relieving with any of these conditions. Valerian is not recommended for women that are pregnant/nursing or for those that have low blood pressure or …show more content…
Passion Flower has been used for over 200 years to soothe nerves. You can purchase Passion Flower extract as a tea or in capsule form.
You wouldn't think that Catnip would be used as a sleep aid, because it makes your cat overexcited and a little frenzied. With people Catnip has quite an opposite effect and is known as a mild tranquilizer and sedative. Catnip is in the mint family and makes a nice tea before bedtime to calm the nerves, relax the brain, relieve headaches and helps with insomnia. It is the mildest of the four herbs, but if combined with any or all of the other four can produce a great sleep aid.
The five major sleep aides can be used alone or in combination to promote a more restful sleep. If purchasing the herbs in pill form please read the dosage instructions carefully, especially if you are already taking a sleep medication. Consult your physician before taking any supplements, especially if you are being treated for a sleeping disorder or are scheduled for any type of surgical procedure. Some supplements have been known to hinder the healing process causing additional bruising or bleeding. We want you to be safe as well as have a good night sleep. Even though scientific studies on these herbs have been brief there are reasons to believe they are the five best natural sleep aides used
California poppy or Eschscholzia Californica a perennial herb that does not contain opium, but is used as a sleep aid. The best way to …show more content…
If you take a high dose of valerian you might feel the same effects as the prescription drug Valium. I would advise that you take valerian in pill form due to the strong odor that has been described as garbage or rotten cheese. Valerian has been also used for stomach upset and spasms, ADD, ADHD and seizures. Nevertheless, since the FDA has no control over natural supplements there are no proven claims for relieving with any of these conditions. Valerian is not recommended for women that are pregnant/nursing or for those that have low blood pressure or …show more content…
Passion Flower has been used for over 200 years to soothe nerves. You can purchase Passion Flower extract as a tea or in capsule form.
You wouldn't think that Catnip would be used as a sleep aid, because it makes your cat overexcited and a little frenzied. With people Catnip has quite an opposite effect and is known as a mild tranquilizer and sedative. Catnip is in the mint family and makes a nice tea before bedtime to calm the nerves, relax the brain, relieve headaches and helps with insomnia. It is the mildest of the four herbs, but if combined with any or all of the other four can produce a great sleep aid.
The five major sleep aides can be used alone or in combination to promote a more restful sleep. If purchasing the herbs in pill form please read the dosage instructions carefully, especially if you are already taking a sleep medication. Consult your physician before taking any supplements, especially if you are being treated for a sleeping disorder or are scheduled for any type of surgical procedure. Some supplements have been known to hinder the healing process causing additional bruising or bleeding. We want you to be safe as well as have a good night sleep. Even though scientific studies on these herbs have been brief there are reasons to believe they are the five best natural sleep aides used