" You can sleep well without it, but with an herbal tea it is better, " said the monks, well-known connoisseurs of the benefits of herbs. There are different types of plants in nature that have a sedative, calming, anti-anxiety and hypno-inducing effect. Their properties can be exploited to the fullest if they are consumed in the form of herbal teas, in fact they help us to sleep in a natural way and have no contraindications.
What are the best herbs that make up herbal teas for sleeping
Herbal teas for sleeping are mainly formed by the following herbs or plants:
- Passiflora incarnata
- Melissa
- lime
- Hawthorn
- Poppy
- Woodruff
- Meliloto
- Escolzia
- Piscidia
- Valerian
- Hop
- Orange flowers
How to prepare excellent herbal teas for sleeping
For some people, when it comes time to sleep, it's a real nightmare. White nights passed with eyes wide open looking at the ceiling, among a thousand thoughts and mental films that lead nowhere.
Forget these long vigils: sleep is possible! In addition to helping with a targeted diet and small daily tricks, you can indeed prepare excellent herbal teas with herbs that help sleep. In fact there are many types of herbal teas for sleeping, prepared and packaged in bags.
However, once you know the herbs that are good for the purpose, you can go to the trusted herbalist and have them prepare excellent herbal teas and preparations to sleep at will, according to the tastes and the effect you want to achieve.
Tips for sleeping well
Some examples of herbal teas for sleeping
The herbal teas for sleeping already work the moment they are prepared, thanks to the aromas and aromas that emit in the air. Valerian is certainly an excellent base for preparing effective herbal teas for sleeping.
Some studies have shown that valerian extract has the effect of a synthetically prepared medicine, but otherwise it is free of contraindications and is not addictive.
Here are some examples of combinations of herbal teas for sleeping with valerian, but not only, to prepare in the evening, before going to bed, simply leaving it to infuse in boiling water for a few minutes, and to consume even up to three times during the day . A note for those who want to be more precise: the heat destroys the properties of the valerian root, therefore, to make the most of its calming properties, it is definitely recommended to leave it to infuse in cold water even for 12 hours.
- Chamomile, Valerian, Hawthorn, Passiflora, Poppy, Chamomile, Melissa
- Melissa, Tiglio, Hawthorn, Chamomile, Verbena, Woodruff, Hops, Orange Blossom, Poppy
- Meliloto, Passiflora, Escolzia
Trivia : At the Fiji islands there is an herb, called Kava Kava, which has magical properties, including that of calming, relaxing muscles, making people more sociable, getting closer to sleep.
