Herbs to Sleep Better?
Dear Friends,
Do you ever feel this way?
I mostly have sleepless nights! Tossing and turning and counting sheep has become part of my routine…I’m experiencing this roller-coaster sensation daily. Highs during the day and when it’s time for rest, wide awake….
Here are some calming Chinese herbs with relaxing properties that promote healthy sleeping patterns:
Ziziphus Juju
Ziziphus jujube, a calming herb, rich in nutrients and vitamins, used to treat irritability, insomnia while it assists in quieting the mind. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) this herb is believed to nourish the heart, augment the liver blood and calm the spirit.
Polygala tenuifolia
Used as a relaxing sedative, Polygala tenuifolia acts as a soothing agent that reduces nervousness, distress and irritation. Its root has been used for centuries in aiding sleep and Taoist monks benefitted regularly from enhanced mental and spiritual development.
Shisandra
This classic Chinese herbal medicine, Schisandra contains a number of compounds, including essential oils and acids found in the seeds of these tiny red berries. Laboratory studies suggest that Schisandra can improve performance at work and home, generating energy and reducing fatigue.
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Cat’s Claw
Uncaria rhynchophylla, commonly known as Cat’s Claw herb, is used around the world to help nutritionally support the body’s immune defense, circulatory and gastrointestinal systems through its antioxidant properties.
Bupleurum chinensis
Another traditional herb, Bupleurum chinensis is one of the most important herbs used in China. Its constituents, known as saikosaponins, appear to account for much of its medicinal properties. This herb is an anti-inflammatory, liver protective, mild sedative, which serves a variety of harmonizing activities in the body.
5-HTP
5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), a naturally occurring amino acid, precursor to serotonin and an intermediate to tryptophan metabolism. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep, mood and anxiety. As a dietary supplement, it is used as a mood regulator and sleep aid, playing a beneficial role in easing the anxiety of sleepless nights.
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