Alternative Sleep Remedies

3) Kava

Kava Kava root (Piper methysticum), a best herb for anxiety, is approved by Germanys Commission E for conditions of stress, anxiety-related insomnia, and restlessness. One of the root most useful qualities is its ability to calm the mind without affecting productivity or concentration levels, making it as helpful in the workplace as in the home.

4) Lemon Balm

Lemon balm leaf (Melissa officinalis), often called Melissa sleep aid, is approved by Germanys Commission E as a sedative for insomnia cures and as a stomach soother before bedtime.

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5) Passion Flower

Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) is another example of a non prescription sleep aid that has traditionally been reported to induce sleep by its simple calming or quieting influence, and not by any narcotic affect. This natural sleep aid has been approved by the European Scientific Co-Operative on Phytotherapy (ESCOP) for "tenseness, restlessness and irritability with difficulty in falling asleep". It is also used as a sedative in nervous disorders, difficulties in sleeping, and anxiety or restlessness, nervousness and insomnia.

6) Hops

Hops (Humulus lupulus) is approved by Germanys Commission E as a sedative to relieve insomnia. It's considered as one of the better herbs for relaxation. The hop bitter acids are antibacterial and antimycotic. They stimulate the secretion of gastric juices. a strong spasmolytic effect on the smooth muscle of the intestinal tract has been reported.

7) Chamomile

Chamomile is one of nature's oldest herbal sleep aids. In addition to promoting calm and restfulness, chamomile is also used in cases of stomach irritation.  Chamomile is a non addictive alternative sleep medicine and has no side effects.  A US Pharmacist's report theorized that apigenin, an active flavonoid in chamomile, may help to promote a good rest and sleep.