facts on insomnia

A common flowering plant, Chamomile (Matricaria camomilla) grows in various parts of central and southern Europe (Slovakia, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, and Germany), as well as in north western Asia. Chamomile is also now widely cultivated in North Africa, Egypt, the United States, Australia, and Argentina.

More commonly packaged as a tea, the dried leaves and flowers can be purchased over the counter in both loose and bagged form.

Over the centuries Chamomile has proved itself to be a very good sleep aid and it can be administered in many ways including being brewed as a tea and used in a sachet placed under your pillow.

Unlike some other sleep remedies, chamomile does not have to be used on a regular basis to enjoy its effects as a sleep aid. It can be used as required to supply fast relief for anxiety and sleeplessness.

Chamomile tea, which is brewed from the leaves and dried flowers of this common plant, frequently proves most effective when sipped a half an hour to forty-five minutes before getting into bed.

Chamomile can be especially helpful in easing the symptoms of mild insomnia (sometimes referred to as transient insomnia).

Chamomile also reduces the histamine-based swelling produced by allergic reactions, and is a very good solution when food allergies or congested sinuses contribute to sleeplessness.

You should note that hay fever sufferers who display an allergic reaction to ragweed and its close botanical relatives (such as chrysanthemum and aster) sometimes display a similar reaction to Chamomile.

Lemon Balm is an herbaceous perennial in the mint family. It occurs naturally in southern Europe and northern Africa where it grows on disturbed land, along roadsides and in landfills from sea level all the way up into the mountains.

It grows in any well-drained soil and is especially tolerant of poor, sandy soils. It can also withstand the full force of the sun.

Lemon Balm displays an effective sedative action and is ordinarily made into a pleasant, lemony-tasting tea.

Tea is best made with 2 teaspoons of dried lemon balm in a cup of boiling water. Brew the tea for 10 minutes, strain, and drink right before going to bed.

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

The passion flower gets its name from the fact that it reminded the early pilgrims of the passion of Christ.

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

On top of having a strong 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.

Some people consider the passion flower as the herb of choice for dealing with insomnia as it doesn't produce side effects and results in a relaxing, restful sleep with no grogginess the following morning.

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

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

To make a passion flower tea, pour a cup of boiling water onto a teaspoonful of the dried herb and let it infuse for fifteen minutes. Drink a cup 30 minutes before going to bed.