calcium and insomnia

It is thought that honey has sleep inducing properties. Dark honey contains more antioxidants than lighter honey. It can be used in herbal teas or mixed into warm milk.

Hops are the fruit of a member of the cannabis family native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Widely grown in the Pacific Northwest of north America, hops are used as a central ingredient in flavoring beer.

Hops are generally used in conjunction with other herbs and flowers. They are often used with chamomile, lavender or valerian, but also holds their own as a natural relaxing sedative. The dried fruits, from which you can make tea, are often available, as are tinctures, tablets, and capsules.

In general, no side effects or adverse drug interactions are encountered when using hops, though some individuals have experienced an uncommon allergic reaction or contact dermatitis from the pollen crystals in the fruits.

Passion flower is a flowering plant that is native to an area from the Brazil to Argentina and southeast US.

The passion flower gets its name because it reminded the early pilgrims of the suffering (or passion) of Christ.

Passion flower is frequently referred to as Apricot Vine, Granadilla, Passion Vine, Maypops and Maracoc. It has been used historically as a tranquilizer and tobacco substitute (among other things).

In addition to having a profound effect on the central nervous system, passion flower also acts as an anti-spasmodic on the smooth muscles of the body, including the entirety of the digestion system, which is why it has the ability to promote and ease digestion.

It is considered by some to be the herb of choice for dealing with insomnia as it does not produce any side effects and means a relaxing, restful sleep without grogginess the following morning.

In addition, it is non-addictive and may be used in both children and the elderly without creating complications.

If used for its medicinal purposes, the whole plant may be used. It is ordinarily collected after some of the berries have matured, then dried whole.

To brew an effective passion flower tea, pour a cup of boiling water onto a teaspoonful of the dried herb and let it infuse for 15 minutes. Drink a cup a half hour before getting into bed.