Best Herbs For Sleep

Did you know that the herbs and spices sitting in your kitchen cabinet and growing in your garden could be the key to better sleep? We are going to share with you a number of common herbs that can support healthy sleep and how to use them.

While herbs are often seen as gentle and safe to use, it is important that you use them properly. Even modern herbal supplements have the potential to interfere with certain medications, so be sure to talk to a doctor before you add them into your daily routine.

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1) Lavender

Not only is lavender one of the top favorite herbs used for relaxation and enhancing peaceful sleep. It is also one of the most common to grow in your own backyard garden. There are so many different verities of lavender, there is bound to be one that will grow well in most environments.

The scent of lavender is commonly used in bath and body products designed to help you relax. Whether you grow your own, or you prefer to buy lavender products, there are seemingly countless ways in which you can enjoy lavender.

Dried lavender can be used in satchels to add scent to your pillow or by your nightstand. Topical lotions and balms can add scent to the skin. However, lavender is also edible in many cases. Which means you can also enjoy lavender tea, cookies, and so much more.

How To Use Lavender: Aromatherapy, Tea, Dried, Essential Oils, Baked Goods, Bath Products & More

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2) Valerian Root

If you are looking to reduce stress and get to sleep, Valerian Root is a great choice. It is a strong herb that is wonderful for inducing sleep. Many who struggle with insomnia use Valerian Root to help them fall asleep quickly and stay asleep throughout the night.

We suggest finding supplements that have set doses of Valerian Root so you know what to expect. It is also especially important with this herb to check with your doctor to ensure it will not interfere with any of your current medications. You may find that many sleep inducing teas and herbal sleep inducing supplement blends will have Valerian Root in them.

How To Use Valerian Root: Tea, Extracts, Tinctures, Capsules, Tablets, Essential Oils

3) Chamomile

Commonly found alongside lavender, chamomile is another commonly used herb for aromatherapy. It has a soothing gentle scent that helps you to feel safe and relaxed. There are many chamomile bath, body, and other topical products, as well as many edible treats and tea. The aromatherapy is really what you are wanting to look for in order to help bring relaxation and rest from chamomile.

Different varieties of chamomile will smell slightly different. German chamomile has an herbal, hay, sweetly smoky scent with a touch of apple.

While Roman Chamomile (much more sought after) has a sweeter, floral, and apple scent. While many prefer one scent of the other, they are both commonly used for aromatherapy and will help to calm and relax you.

How To Use Chamomile: Aromatherapy, Tea, Topical, Edible, Baths & More

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4) Magnolia Bark

Having trouble falling asleep due to high stress? Magnolia Bark might be a great option for you. Magnolia Bark is most helpful for sleep because it helps to reduce cortisol levels and improve mood. Cortisol is our primary stress hormone and by lowering stress, it can be much easier to fall asleep. Magnolia Bark also has something called polyphenols in it. These polyphenols are also commonly found in blueberries and kiwis. They have many health benefits along with encouraging sleep induction.

While Magnolia Trees are commonly grown in back gardens, we do not suggest going out and peeling off the bark from your tree and making a tea with it. In order to get the best results, we suggest investing in a sleep supplement that has Magnolia Bark in it and taking as directed.

Best Way To Use Magnolia Bark: Herbal Supplement

5) Hops

You may have already heard of hops, it is the same hops used in the brewing process of many beers. These green bundles are actually the flowers of the humulus lupulus plant, and it has a natural sedative effect.

There are many supplements and teas made with hops with the intended purpose of inducing sleep. Many of which are also combined with other herbal sleeping aids like valerian root, chamomile, and lavender.

Best Way To Use Hops: Herbal Supplements &  Tea

6) Passion Flower

Passion Flower is a great herb for calming anxieties and inducing sleep. It is a rather strong herb that is typically used in supplement form or in tea. It can even be powerful enough to make you feel a bit loopy after taking it. So be sure to follow direction on the product you are taking and be ready for some deep sleep.

The Passion Flower herb is yet again another plant that we suggest only taking from product that have been dosed out for you and not trying to create your own from the plant itself. Making a product from the plant yourself can be unpredictable and unsafe. Although Passion Flower’s are commonly grown in garden because of their exotic and beautiful flowers.

How To Use Passion Flower: Herbal Supplements & Tea

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7) Lemon Balm

The herb Lemon Balm is a citrusy smelling herb that is from the mint family. Lemon Balm has a sweet lemon scent that work wonderfully for aromatherapy. The uplifting scent helps to relieve stress and instead invite in light and joy. However it is also commonly used in capsule and tea form in order to help relieve stress and induce relaxation.

The less stressed and more relaxed you become, the easier it is to get to sleep. Due to it’s light flavor and lovely citrus scent, this is a popular addition to tea blends. This is a great way to get the aromatherapy impact as well as the benefits of drinking the lemon balm tea water.

Best Way To Use Lemon Balm: Tea, Herbal Supplement, and Aromatherapy

8) Licorice Root

There is an ingredient found in Licorice Root called gabrol. Gabrol is a flavonoid which can bind to your GABA receptors and help induce relaxation and sleep. Licorice root also adds a delightful flavor that works well in teas.

You will often find licorice root blended with many of the other herbs seen above. They tend to all work together nicely in order to help you relax as you head off to bed.

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Best Herbs For Sleep – Final Thoughts:

There are many different herbs that can help you to relax and experience better sleep. There are also many different ways to use them. Whether you prefer aromatherapy in the herbs that have a relaxing scent, or you prefer a tea. Many of these herbs can assist you in having a healthy and happy sleep schedule. While same help by relaxing your body and mind, others actually assist in inducing sleep. We hope this helps get you started on your herbal sleep journey. If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message, we would love to help in anyway we can.