Insomnia Treatment and Health Care

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

You can also use the pillow filling it. In traditional Chinese medicine is used in 1-3 teaspoons of the root per cup of boiling water to prepare an infusion (beginning with boiling water and leave to simmer before drinking). There are no known health risks associated with this plant.

Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata)

It is believed that the alkaloids and flavonoids of this plant significantly calm the central nervous system. It brings a sense of comfort while reducing spasms and anxiety and helps you sleep.

Dose: for treating insomnia, drinking an infusion made by pouring a cup of boiling water over half a teaspoon of dried herb. Sipping before going to bed. Passionflower contains alkaloids that can reduce the effects of a class of antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

Melissa (Melissa officinalis).

It is often used as a tea, especially chamomile, to relax the body and induce sleep. It also has antiviral, antibacterial, antispasmodic and antihistaminic.

Dosage: one to two teaspoons of the herb in a cup of hot water. There are no known side effects.

Kava (Piper methysticum).

The compound of this power plant have a strong sedative, relaxing and at the same time make a person more alert mentally. This makes this plant useful for active people who need to stay calm and mentally awake during periods of stress.

Dose: 100 mg. extract with 70% kavalactones divided into three parts. Pregnant women, young children and people with severe depression should be avoided. In high doses, kava has a narcotic and psychoactive effect. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after taking kava-based products, as this plant can induce sleep and reduce normal reflexes. Avoid alcohol while taking kava.

Chronic ingestion of high doses of kava can cause scaly skin eruptions, which are known by the name “kava dermopathy by.” Do not use in cases of epilepsy or Parkinson’s. Should not be taken for more than three months. In Spain it is considered illegal.

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