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| Herbal Remedies for InsomniaInsomnia or sleeplessness is a condition that often causes annoyance, and by depriving the person of natural rest produces interference with the full activity during the day time. When it becomes a habit, it may form a serious menace to heath. Insomnia generally strikes persons of a nervous temperament, those who are given to intellectual overwork. Worry, thoughts of sex, over-indulgence in smoking or drinking, late dinners, preoccupation with business or work even after working hours, airless bedrooms, playing of games like chess or cards before retiring to bed are some of the main causes of insomnia. Herbs for InsomniaBelow are the herbs that are found effective in the treatment of insomnia:Aniseed – Tea made from aniseed is effective in the treatment of sleeplessness. It is prepared by boiling 375 ml of water and adding a teaspoon of aniseed. more... Celery – It is a useful herbal remedy for treating insomnia. Celery juice mixed with a tablespoon of honey makes a delightful drink. more... Cumin Seeds – It is valuable in relieving sleeplessness. A teaspoon of the fried powder of cumin seeds mixed with the pulp of a ripe banana can be taken at night to induce sleep. more... Indian Hemp – The leaves of Indian hemp help in sleeplessness. They can be administered to induce sleep where opium cannot be used. more... Indian Sorrel – The juice of the leaves mixed with castor oil is useful in relieving sleeplessness. The juice should be mixed in an equal quantity of castor oil and heated to remove the watery content. more... Nutmeg – The powder of nutmeg, mixed with fresh amla juice is an effective medicine for insomnia, irritability and depression. more... Poppy Seeds – About 30 grams of milk extracted from the seeds mixed with sugar can be used for treating insomnia. more... Rauwolfia – Rauwolfia is effective herbal remedy for insomnia because of its sedative properties. more... Valerian – It reduces excitement, irritation and pain. The fresh juice of the plant can be used as a narcotic to induce sleep. more... Natural Remedies for Insomnia Below are the natural remedies that are found useful in the treatment of insomnia: - Taking a bath before sleep and rubbing your body dry with your palms can also help induce sleep. - A cup of hot milk can also help immediately before retiring to bed. - Have your evening meal rather early. The meal should consist of light and digestible food. Avoid food that may cause formation of gas in the stomach. - Take a long walk of 3 to 4 kilometers after the meal. - Soak feet in warm water. The temperature of the water should not be more than 3 to 4 degrees higher than body temperature. - A damp towel soaked in cold water may be wrapped round the head. - For more serious cases of insomnia, soaking the whole body in a tubful of warm water of body temperature is the natural remedy. |
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