A great natural remedy for insomnia is a valerian-based herbal medicine that can be bought without a prescription in pharmacies. However, these types of remedies should not be overused as they may cause some dependence at bedtime.
So, before using pharmacy remedies, there are some natural solutions that may be enough to end insomnia, such as:
1. Banana Vitamin with Walnuts
This banana vitamin recipe is good for insomnia because milk, bananas and honey, when combined together, help you relax by making it easier to fall asleep.
In addition, these foods increase the absorption of tryptophan, which helps in the formation of serotonin, a hormone that when released into the bloodstream gives a sense of well-being and serenity, favoring sleep.
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 slice of papaya
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
Method of preparation
Put all the ingredients in the blender by beating well and serve then.
One glass of this vitamin should be drunk every day before bed. However, if the insomnia does not improve in 3 weeks, the doctor should be consulted as some medication may be necessary.
2. Hop tea
Excellent natural remedy for insomnia and anxiety, as this medicinal plant has a calming action and also a very intense, and therefore its consumption is indicated for those suffering from insomnia derived from anxiety.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of hops
- 1 tablespoon of passion fruit leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 200 ml of boiling water
Method of preparation
Put all the ingredients in a pan and boil for approximately 5 minutes. Expect to sweeten, strain and drink 1 cup of this tea 4 times a day.
Passion fruit, hops and lemon balm are medicinal plants that have soothing properties, do not contain contraindications and when used together are even more effective in case of insomnia.
3. Flavored wine
This recipe is great for helping sleep faster and improving the quality of sleep because it contains alcohol and medicinal plants that favor sleep.
Ingredients
- 1 liter of red wine
- 10 g of valerian leaves
- 10 g of St. John's wort
- 10 g of hop flowers
- 10 g of lavender flowers
- 1 stick of cinnamon
Method of preparation
Chop all the leaves of the medicinal herbs very well and knead them well with the aid of a pestle or the handle of a wooden spoon. Then add them to the wine and keep them in a closed place for 10 days, stirring occasionally. After the given time, the beverage should be primed and ready for use. Take 1 cup 200 ml of this drink before going to sleep to facilitate sleep.
4. Passion fruit mousse recipe
This passion fruit mousse recipe is a good choice of dinner dessert for those who suffer from insomnia because the passion fruit soothes to sleep, as well as honey, which is also in the recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 can of passion fruit pulp or 6 medium passion fruit
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 1 can of sour cream
- 2 sheets of unflavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoon honey
Method of preparation
Start by pounding the condensed milk and the cream and then add the passion fruit pulp and unflavored gelatin already diluted in 2 tablespoons of warm water. Beat for a few more minutes and still with the blender on, remove the top cap and add the honey.
Pour the mixture into a glass refractory, put the plastic film on top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, so it can thicken and froze. For the cover one can place the pulp of 1 passion fruit mixed with 1 spoon of honey.
5. Orange-bitter tea
Bitter orange is a great choice for people who suffer from insomnia because it assists in various nervous system disorders such as anxiety, nervousness, stress and sleep problems because of their soothing and sedative properties that provide relief from tension and relaxation of the individual.
However, the intake of bitter orange should be made in moderation and avoided by hypertensive individuals as it may increase the pressure. If you are in the risk group consult a physician before making use of this home remedy.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 g of orange-bitter flowers
- 150 ml of water
Method of preparation
To prepare this home remedy is very easy, just pour the boiling water over the bitter orange flowers and cover the container for a few minutes. After straining the tea is ready to be drunk. The individual with insomnia should drink at least 1 cup of this tea on the day they have difficulty sleeping, or in case of chronic insomnia, take 2 times daily daily.
6. Massage for insomnia with essential oils
Massage with essential oils is a natural and very effective way to treat insomnia and help you sleep better.
Ingredients
- 8 ml almond oil
- 2 drops of lime blossom essential oil
- 2 drops of bergamot essential oil
- 3 drops of lavender essential oil
Method of preparation
Add the ingredients in a bowl, mix them all, shake well and use the oil to massage the whole body.
The amount stated above is sufficient for a therapeutic massage. No more mixing should be prepared than necessary for the massage as it may oxidize and lose its treatment potential.
In addition to preparing the ingredients for the massage, it is important to choose a quiet time of the day, use background music and ensure that the place where the massage is going to happen is at a comfortable temperature and the light intensity is not strong.
7. Food to sleep well
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But if the difficulty in falling asleep becomes frequent a medical consultation is advised to evaluate what may be causing this difficulty in sleeping so that the cause and not only the symptom can be treated.
