Home Remedies for Insomnia

Home Remedies for Insomnia

Home Remedy	What is said about them
Chamomile Tea	Drinking chamomile tea is the classically method of inducing sleep. Drink a cup just before going to bed to help calm and relax the body. It reduces anxiety and act as a mild sedative.
Honey	Add two teaspoonfuls (10 mL) of honey in a glass of lukewarm hot water and drink about 30 minutes to 1 hour before bedtime. You may also add honey to celery juice.
Nutmeg	Nutmeg is often used to help children sleep. It can be added to honey as well.
Cumin Seeds & Banana	Grind some cumin seeds and mix with banana to form a paste. Take before bedtime.
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)	Mix the liquid from the leaves of the sorrel with its oil and massage this into the scalp nightly to promote better sleep.
Lavender Oil	The smell of lavender oil can induce a calming effect on the mind and body. Use several drops of lavender oil in a bowl of hot water placed on the night table. This will allow the aroma to spread out in the bedroom. As well, adding lavender oil into warm bath water or liquid soap can be helpful.
Chamomile Oil	Aromatherapy using chamomile oil may relax the body and mind, allowing a restful night of sleep. Add 10 drops into bath and soak. You can also use several drops of chamomile oil in a bowl of hot water to diffuse the aroma in the bedroom.
Lettuce	Certain vegetables such as lettuce can help treat insomnia. They contain a sleep-inducing chemical called lectucarium. Having a lettuce salad at dinnertime can help induce sleep.
Ylang-ylang Patchouli (or Patchouly) Marjoram	The oils of these herbs has been used to treat insomnia. Add to bath water or make a massage oil using 10 to 12 drops in 100 mL of massage oil. Or add several drops in a bowl of hot water and place it in the bedroom to allow the aroma to spread.

Products to treat insomnia

Melatrol Sleep Aid

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