Remedies for Insomnia

Remedies for Insomnia

Insomnia can be an annoying problem, but there are several natural remedies that can help achieve a peaceful and restful sleep.

Remedy 1: St. John’s Wort and Linden Tea

St. John’s Wort and Linden tea, sweetened with honey, is known for its calming properties.

  • Ingredients:

    • St. John’s Wort
    • Linden
    • Honey

  • Preparation: Make a tea from these herbs and sweeten it with honey. Drink it before bed to promote sleep.

Remedy 2: Herbal Mix

A mix of dried herbs such as motherwort, hawthorn flowers, and valerian root can help induce sleep.

  • Ingredients:

    • Motherwort
    • Hawthorn flowers
    • Valerian root

  • Preparation: Mix the herbs in equal amounts and add 1 tablespoon of the mix to 200 ml of boiling water. Let it infuse for an hour, then drink 50 ml four times a day, before meals and before sleep.

Remedy 3: Lavender Tincture

Lavender tincture has calming effects and helps with relaxation.

  • Ingredients:

    • Lavender tincture

  • Preparation: Take 1 teaspoon of lavender tincture 3 times a day.

Remedy 4: Onion

Onion can help improve sleep through its relaxing effects.

  • Ingredients:

    • Onion

  • Preparation: Cut an onion into pieces and place it in a jar with a lid. In the morning, open the jar and inhale deeply 2-3 times.

Remedy 5: Hop Pillow

A pillow made of hop fruit and hop tea is excellent for sleep.

  • Ingredients:

    • Hop

  • Preparation: Use a pillow filled with hop fruit. You can also drink a cup of hop tea before bed.

Remedy 6: Synchronized Breathing

A relaxation technique that is effective before sleep.

  • Preparation: Sit in a comfortable position and breathe deeply, possibly syncing with the ticking of a clock.

Remedy 7: Ginger Tea or Hot Milk

Ginger tea or hot milk are ideal for relaxation before bed.

  • Ingredients:

    • Ginger
    • Milk

  • Preparation: Drink a cup of ginger tea or hot milk before sleep.

Remedy 8: Physical Exercise and Massage

Moderate physical exercises and a relaxing massage can contribute to a restful sleep.

  • Preparation: A walk or bike ride followed by a massage before bed are very effective. It is also recommended to have a light meal before bedtime.

Remedy 9: Mulled Wine

Mulled wine has relaxing effects on the body.

  • Ingredients:

    • White or red wine
    • Cold water

  • Preparation: Boil half a glass of wine until it starts to bubble, then add a quarter or half a glass of cold water. Drink before bed.

Remedy 10: Forest Hay Pillow

Forest hay has a calming effect, helping to induce sleep.

  • Ingredients:

    • Forest hay
    • Linden honey

  • Preparation: Use a pillow filled with forest hay, or you can take a spoonful of linden honey before bed.

These natural remedies can help improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia.