Sleep is the ultimate restorative function our body needs not only to unwind but also for many vital functions including regeneration of skin and damage repair. But unfortunately as much as 30% of population struggles for a good night’s slumber.
Reasons vary from medical issues, depression, and anxiety to the food you ate before heading to bed. You may know about a number of sleep aids including pills, concoctions, and therapies.
What’s the best choice for a sound sleep?
This may be answered as one:
- That is natural.
- Has no side effects.
- Does not causes dependence! Good enough?
Here we are brewing 4 special teas famous around the world to help you catch some z’s. Have a look at these amazing natural ingredients and decide what your pick is.
Chamomile:
Chamomile is famous for its tranquilizing properties imparted by a special ingredient known as Apigenin. This herb is effective in inducing sleep and relieving anxiety. It helps in inducing sleep in geriatric people and may also ease away sleep troubles in postpartum women who find it difficult to fall asleep.
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Lemon Balm:
It is a member of the mint family and is abundant all over the world. This citrus-scented aromatic herb has proven benefits for stress reduction, improving sleep quality and is well known for sedative properties. You can easily make a tea from its dried leaves and enjoy a good night’s sleep.
Lavender:
Lavender is touted for its soothing aroma. Ancients Greeks used to add this to their baths to relieve stress. Its tea is famous for inducing sleep and settling nerves. Lavender has proven benefits for alleviating anxiety, hampering fatigue, improving sleep quality and is helpful in insomnia as well.
Passion Flower:
A tea made by infusing stem, leaves, and flower of Passiflora plant can put you in a good mood and in for a quality sleep as well. Studies have shown it to be as effective as some of the prescribed medication in easing the symptoms of insomnia.
Besides general reasons likes fatigue and day-to-day stress sometimes insomnia can have some grave reasons as well. If you are not able to sleep and this happens frequently do communicate this to your family physician. A stitch in time saves nine!