| It used to be that people didn't mind popping a pill | | | | muscle-relaxant that induces sedative effects. |
| to feel better. But, with the emergence of natural | | | | Though no human studies have been conducted, |
| supplements made from herbs and other organic | | | | there is no danger in taking chamomile as an |
| ingredients, prescription drugs have taken a back | | | | herbal sleep supplement. A hot fragrant cup of |
| seat. A reason for this is the possibility of | | | | chamomile with a bit of honey is relaxing whether |
| becoming drug dependency.. | | | | it is a chemical reaction or simply the cozy |
| People are also becoming wary of pharmaceuticals | | | | enjoyment of the process. |
| because of all the chemicals and unknown side | | | | Lavender- The smell of lavender is relaxing and is |
| effects and are turning to the nutraceutical | | | | often used in aromatherapy as a result. Massage |
| industry for help because natural ingredients are | | | | oils, linen sprays, candles, bath salts- you name it |
| used. For insomnia, there are some herbal | | | | and there is a lavender product made to create a |
| supplements that can help improve your ability to | | | | relaxing experience. |
| sleep in a natural way. Here are some of the | | | | The oil is extracted from the flower and used in |
| common herbs that are used for this purpose: | | | | the making of all these products. The scent is |
| Valerian- This is a stinky herb, but it didn't stop | | | | supposed to calm the mind and induce sleep. |
| ancient Europeans from using it to get a good | | | | Placing some essential oils next to the bed and |
| night's sleep. The thick roots are dried and ground | | | | breathing deeply may act as well as a sleep aid. |
| to make an herbal sleep supplement which can be | | | | Catnip - Really? Yes, though there are no official |
| in the form of a capsule or a tea. | | | | studies, capsules and teas are made from the |
| The sedative properties are said to speed up the | | | | dried plant and used to induce sleep. In moderate |
| process of falling asleep as well as giving an | | | | doses, it is safe to use but keep it away from |
| overall relaxed feeling. Unlike prescription sleep aids | | | | children to avoid consuming too much. |
| that may leave you feeling groggy in the morning, | | | | If you are having serious trouble sleeping, it is a |
| studies have shown that valerian root leaves you | | | | good idea to visit your physician before using |
| feeling like you've had a luxurious night of snooze. | | | | anything. There may be something more serious |
| This herb is non-habit forming. | | | | going on with your body than just insomnia. Also, |
| Chamomile- Ah, a nice piping hot cup of | | | | always check with your pharmacist or physician |
| chamomile tea is another way to bring on sleep. It | | | | before taking herbal sleep supplements to avoid |
| is made from the dried flowers of a chamomile | | | | interactions with other drugs you may be taking. |
| plant, which resembles a daisy. Even longer than | | | | While these are all natural ingredients, there is |
| valerian, this flower has been used as a sedative. | | | | always a risk of side effects so always check |
| Scientific studies have shown that a pigment is | | | | with your physician before taking anything. |
| present in the flowers. This chemical is a mild | | | | |