Sleep and nerve teas are well-tried aids for insomnia and inner restlessness. The most effective types of tea for healthy sleep can be found here at a glance.
Body and mind need enough sleep to be able to fully regenerate from everyday life.
Those who do not sleep well , are not productive during the day, have problems concentrating and suffer from mood swings.
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Many people suffer from insomnia
The reasons for this are diverse:
Overstimulation during the day can make it difficult to fall asleep in the evening – but also a large meal in the evening, too much coffee, feelings of fear or even professional and private stress can make it difficult to fall asleep.
- The next morning after a restless night is exhausting and stressful, you feel worn out. In the long term, insomnia even makes you sick .
- Before you resort to medication: There are a few effective aids in nature that have a positive effect on falling asleep and ensure inner peace.
With occasional difficulties falling asleep, a cup of tea in the evening is very helpful to come to rest again.
Sleep well with good night teas
Herbs have been used successfully for a variety of ailments for thousands of years.
The calming and sleep-promoting effect of some plants is ideal for supporting various sleep problems.
The advantages are apparent:
- Sleep and nerve teas are healthy and have no side effects like synthetic sleeping pills
- Teas have a calming, relaxing effect and ensure a healthy and restful sleep
- Ready-made varieties can be purchased from pharmacies, drugstores or here on the Internet . They are offered loose or compact in bags
This side effect is virtually impossible when consuming over-the-counter natural productsSleeping pills, if taken regularly and for long periods of time, can cause addiction that prevents falling asleep without the use of the drug.
You should pay attention to this when taking it
When using bedtime teas, there are a few points that should be taken into account so that you can experience the full effect of the natural product:
- In order to ensure the optimal dosage of herbs, standardized and certified finished products are recommended
- All teas should be drunk about an hour before going to sleep
- Usually 1 to 2 cups of tea before going to bed is enough. More pressures on the bladder at night.
- Freshly prepare the sleeping tea so that the full effect can unfold and of course enjoy sip after sip in peace
- Let the tea steep for 10-15 minutes
Since it is a natural product, the effect usually only folds in after a few days or even after a few weeks after regular use.
The best teas & herbs for healthy sleep
Here you will find a selection of different medicinal herbs that are said to have a calming effect. They are also great for making tea.
valerian
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a medicinal plant and one of the oldest and most tried and tested sleep aids.
- The sleep-promoting effect has already been clearly demonstrated in many studies. The main components of valerian are essential oils, such as alkaloids and valerenic acid, which have a calming and stress-reducing effect on the body.
- It helps to find inner peace again. It works against mental overwork, irritability, insomnia and stress. Valerian does not lead to fatigue, but helps to relax and promotes a good sleep.
However, the effect only sets in after about two weeks and only if taken regularly. Pure valerian tastes bitter, so it is better to use a tea mixture .
Hopfen
Hops (Humulus lupulus) belongs to the category of medicinal plants and is a hemp plant.
The female inflorescences of the plant contain the bitter substances humulone and lupulone . These help with sleep disorders, restlessness and tension.
The sleeping potion is particularly effective in combination with other herbs such as lemon balm or valerian.
Melisse
Lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ) contains many effective ingredients such as citronellal and citral and ensures a pleasant sleep with its pleasantly smelling essential oils.
For thousands of years this plant has been used in the treatment of restlessness, nervousness and sleep disorders.
But also calming in the treatment of melancholy states and symptoms of stress. Lemon balm has an aromatic , mild and slightly lemon flavor .
lavender
Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) promotes sleep and is used for restlessness. The nerve herb leads to inner balance and provides regeneration.
The fragrant medicinal plant contains essential oils and various effective substances whose calming effect has been scientifically proven.
It helps with nervousness and also comforts with melancholy. It is often used in combination with valerian as a bedtime tea.
Passionsblume
The passion flower ( Passiflora incarnata ) is effective for almost all possible health problems.
- It is also used for tension, irritability and problems falling asleep. It is also effective in cases of emotional unrest.
- It relieves anxiety and calms you so that you can wake up feeling refreshed and full of energy the next day.
The most important substances are flavonoids, maltol and coumarins, which are partly responsible for the calming effect. This medicinal plant is also often used in combination with valerian to help sleep.
Johannis herbs
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is one of the old, tried and tested medicinal plants used in the treatment of sleep disorders, restlessness and depressive moods.
The direct calming effect on the nerves combats the disturbances at the root. Its calming effect has been scientifically proven.
As with the use of valerian, the plant does not start to work for two to four weeks after regular consumption. St. John’s wort is also available as concentrated pills .
Lady’s mantle
The lady’s mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) is a plant that has healing properties in various areas.
It has a relaxing effect, calms you down and helps you fall asleep. Its active ingredients such as lecithin, the tannins and bitter substances and the essential oils ensure relaxation and inner balance.
The taste of the tea is spicy and somewhat bitter.
Catnip
The catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a natural support for a restful sleep.
The ingestion of the fragrant tea allows you to finally relax in the evening and reduce stress, so that nothing stands in the way of a pleasant sleep. The tea is also effective with inner restlessness or restlessness.
Due to the high proportion of methol, the medicinal plant acts like a sedative and sleeping aid. The sleeping tea tastes aromatic and slightly like mint.
juniper
Juniper (Juniperus communis) is a medicinal plant, the berries of which have a high proportion of essential oils.
It has many areas of application and has a calming, muscle-relaxing and pain-relieving effect.
During preparation, the berries are poured with boiling water and left to stand for 15 minutes. The taste is spicy and sweet.
Kalifornischer Goldmohn
California gold poppy ( Eschscholzia californica ) was already used by the Native Americans and is a time-honored remedy.
It is particularly sleep-inducing, sedative and pain-relieving.
The natural sedative has a bitter taste and is often added to a tea mixture.
In conclusion:
If you want to learn more about herbalism, then I can recommend this book , which covers far more areas of life than just sleeping at night.
You are also welcome to browse the other sections and find out which measures you can take to improve your sleep:
- The bedroom category provides helpful tips on how to best furnish your bedroom .
- In the next section you will find more information on common sleep problems and sleep disorders .
- We explain current studies (understandable for everyone) in the category of sleep research .
- General tips & strategies for a healthy night’s sleep can be found here: Sleep better .
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