Do you want to fall asleep more easily without medication? Plants are your allies in helping you drift off to sleep in a completely natural way. In this article, you'll find the main plants you can use as an infusion in the evening at bedtime.
Chamomile
Chamomile is full of incredible virtues: it aids digestion, strengthens the immune system, soothes sore throats, reduces anxiety, and above all, it promotes sleep.
Its relaxing action provides a real feeling of well-being and calmness, which helps to promote sleep.
Drink one cup one hour before going to bed.
Verbena
Vervain is also among the plants that have a beneficial effect on falling asleep. Indeed, it primarily acts on stress and anxiety, bringing calm, soothing, and a sense of well-being, allowing you to fall asleep more quickly.
California poppy
This plant is relatively unknown but has benefits against nighttime awakenings. It will help you fall into a deep sleep for the entire night.
Native to the United States, it possesses garbalergistic properties. It is also very rich in alkaloids, which gives it an analgesic effect and can help reduce minor aches and pains.
Native to the United States, it possesses garbalergistic properties. It is also very rich in alkaloids, which gives it an analgesic effect and can help reduce minor aches and pains.
To prepare it: Place 15 g of California poppy aerial parts, 15 g of passionflower aerial parts, and 15 g of hawthorn flowers in one liter of simmering water. Let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink two cups at the end of the day for three weeks.
Lavender
Lavender is one of the star plants for reducing stress and anxiety, and bringing calm and serenity. Consume it in the evening to relax and get a good night's sleep. You can also use it in a diffuser at home with an essential oil diffuser for even better results.
To learn more about lavender tea, click here.
To learn more about lavender tea, click here.
Lemon balm
Lemon balm is the plant for those who are very stressed and need simple, natural remedies to reduce their daily anxiety and find sleep more easily.
Can different plants be combined for greater effectiveness?
YES! First of all, know that there is no contraindication to consuming several herbal teas made from different plants. The important thing is not to overconsume them; moderation is key.
If you suffer from several ailments such as difficulty falling asleep and anxiety, then you could drink a lavender herbal tea (for stress) combined with a chamomile or verbena herbal tea to promote sleep.
Drink a maximum of 2 to 3 cups per day. Furthermore, avoid drinking tea before bedtime, as tea contains theine and this may further disrupt your sleep.