Insomnia or lack of sleep is due to several reasons such as stress, working late nights, anxiety etc. People suffering from this condition might lack concentration, feel depressed and show up other symptoms such as irritation, memory loss, hazy thoughts etc.

When the person faces this condition for longer period of time, the person might also face conditions like obesity, irregular lifestyle, mental impairment, high blood pressure, depression, heart attack etc.

How To Get Rid Of Insomnia Naturally

Below are few herbal Treatment for Insomnia which are effective in curing insomnia/lack of sleep. It is suggested to consult your doctor and consume the prescribed quantity of these herbs to cure Insomnia.

Natural Cures For Insomnia To Get Rid Of Insomnia

Chamomile:

It is an herb which is mostly used to make herbal tea that can help the patient to induce sleep. It is a flowering plant. This herb can be used to prepare herbal tea. This herbal tea when consumed regularly can reduce the symptoms such as restlessness which is due to insomnia. This herb can also be used to improve the process of digestion. However, nursing mothers and pregnant women should not consume this herbal tea. Put this herb in the boiling water and simmer it for few minutes. Strain the solution. Drink this tea twice in the morning and once while going to bed.

Hypericum perforatum:

It is often called ST. John’s wort, a flowering plant used as a medicinal herb. Studies mentioned that this herb is used for treating depression. This herb has many medicinal properties useful to treat inflammation, muscle pains etc. It helps induce sleep as well. Consume half spoon of hypericum perforatum tincture thrice a day to get rid of insomnia.

Kava:

Kava or Kava-Kava is an herb known for its anesthetic and sedative properties. The roots of this plant are often used to produce a drink which has sedative properties. It is mostly used by the people in the islands of South Sea and is known for its medicinal properties. Its anesthetic properties can help induce sleep, remove fatigue and exhaustion as well. Take a glass of water and mix a teaspoon of kava powder. Keep stirring it and drink it before going to sleep.

Lavender:

Lavender is a flowering plant used for several purposes. This aromatic herb is known for its therapeutic uses as well. This herb is even used in extraction of essential oils. This herb is known for its antidepressant and antiseptic properties which can help induce sleep. It also contains several chemical compounds which can soothe the nervous system and reduce stress and anxiety. Add two teaspoons of dried lavender powder to a cup of boiling water. Close the lid and strain the solution. Consume this tea thrice a day. You can also use lavender oil to massage your foot before going to bed.

Passion Flower:

Passion flower or passiflora is a flowering plant which can be used in the treatment of insomnia.  It is used in the treatment of anxiety and has sedative properties as well. Prepare herbal tea using two teaspoons of dried passion flower with a cup of water and strain the solution. Consume it thrice a day.