How to Relieve Insomnia With Herbal Teas

Insomnia can be relieved with herbal teas. Herbal "teas" are not technically from the tea plant, and they are sometimes called herbal infusions or tisanes. Herbs can relieve insomnia symptoms in a gentle way by promoting tranquility and relaxation without having the side effects of prescription medication. People are increasingly turning towards herbal remedies for insomnia for this reason. Herbal teas relieve insomnia by calming anxiety, soothing stress, calming nerves relieving cramps and pains, and easing digestion. It is important to identify the cause of insomnia so that it can treated with the right herbal remedy. Find out more about how to relieve insomnia with herbal teas here.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Herbal Tea

1. Brew chamomile tea and drink a cup to relieve mild insomnia. Chamomile is a tried and tested herbal remedy for calming the body and inducing mild sedation. Make chamomile tea with a teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers, or use 2 chamomile tea-bags to a cup of water.

2. Drink a combination of chamomile tea and valerian tea for insomnia due to anxiety. Valerian is considered to be a tranquilizer in folk medicine, and has a calming effect on the body. In combination, chamomile and valerian make a soothing tea that promotes relaxation and relieves anxiety. This is a great tea to relieve agitation on those extra stressful days.

3. Make a cup of tea with digestion promoting herbs like peppermint, fennel, lemon balm, and chamomile sweetened with a little honey to relieve indigestion related insomnia. Peppermint, and fennel have been used for ages to treat heartburn, flatulence, and cramps. Lemon balm and chamomile have a calming effect on the entire body, and especially the digestive system.

4. Soak in a warm bath infused with herbal teas as an additional way to promote relaxation and relieve insomnia. Bath teas to promote sleep are available in health food stores. For a homemade version use four chamomile tea-bags in a gallon of boiling water and steep for five to ten minutes. Add this infusion to a bathtub filled three fourths with warm water. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil, and enjoy an aromatic bath!

Tips & Warnings

• Drink herbal teas at least 30 minutes before bed time.
• Don't forget to enjoy the aroma of the tea. The aroma of some herbs are as therapeutic as their taste.
• Chamomile reacts with certain anti-coagulant prescription medications. Consult a doctor before beginning a herbal remedy.

Resources

• Chamomile: Insomnia Cure tips
• Chamomile Aromatherapy baths
• Herbal Teas for insomnia and other sleep disorders

[FrazzledNanny]

on 6/8/2009 Thanks for the herbal teas that help relieve insomnia. 5*

[keytothestars]

on 6/2/2009 Thanks for the great herbal remedies! My kids are fans of the "sleepy time" tea and it contains similar combinations.

[kittykat3]

on 5/23/2009 Great tips on how to relieve insomnia with herbal teas. The bath sounds wonderfully relaxing as well, something I need to try! 5*

[gahazeleyes]

on 5/22/2009 Very informative. Thanks

[xrayness]

on 5/21/2009 Didn't anyone send you the memo? Didn't you read the memo? xrayness is trying to write 500 articles by the end of May (see my profile). How can I accomplish that goal with awesome writers like you contributing interesting articles? What a great topic! I love Step 4 "soak in a warm bath." I will need some herbal tea by the time I'm done. Thanks for making eHow the trustworthy site that it has become. Ehow allows 5 stars; I give this article an 8 **** ****