Nighty-night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite and all that jazz. Oh, hello brain! Yes, I remembered to turn off the stove. No, I won’t forget to contact the power company tomorrow. OK, I probably shouldn’t have made that comment to my husband. Will you please stop talking to me so I can go to sleep?
Does this ever happen to you? On occasion, there is this voice in my head when I try to go to sleep that refuses to leave me alone. It’s quite annoying. Luckily, there are a few plant-based remedies that seem to quiet down that pesky and overactive brain.
My personal favorite is chamomile. It was first recommended by my general practitioner. I make a cup of tea every evening before bedtime. There are two types of chamomile. One is Roman chamomile (Chamaemelumnobile) and the other is German chamomile (Matricariachamomilla). Chamomile is on the “generally recognized as safe” list from the Food and Drug Administration. However, this plant is in the Daisy family, so if you have any ragweed allergies, you probably need to avoid chamomile.
Another relaxing herb is lavender (Lavandulaangustifolia). I often use the essential oil of this plant at bedtime. Native to the Mediterranean, lavender has been historically used to promote calmness, soothe nerves, relieve pain and stabilize mood. To use this herb you can “fill a mesh bag with lavender flowers and add it to your bathtub.” I like adding small amounts of lavender buds to dessert recipes, including oatmeal cookies.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) also promotes relaxation. It is used to reduce anxiety and nervousness. The Mayo Clinic tells us it is well tolerated and safe for short term use. Lemon balm makes a tasty tea.
Another herb that has been touted to help with insomnia is valerian (Valeriana officinalis). The University of Rochester Medical Center cautions us that studies are lacking in determining the effectiveness of valerian. But it did tell us it may act as a sedative by calming the nervous system. As an interesting side note, valerian is “used as a flavoring for root beer”. Cheers.
Before incorporating herbs into your diet for medicinal purposes, always check with your health care provider first. All herbs have contraindications. For example, regular use of lemon balm may have a negative impact on your thyroid. Remember: If a plant has the ability to help you, then it also might have the potential to harm you.
Kelley Rawlsky has an M.S. in horticulture and is the director of Bringing People and Plants Together, an organization dedicated to bringing horticulture education and therapy to the community. For more information: PeopleAndPlantsTogether@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook.
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