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Bad nights’ sleep is greatly underestimated when it comes to quality of life. Caused by <\/span>stress, anxiety, insomnia or too much caffeine<\/b> throughout the day, they are frustrating and bad for our health \u2013 physical or mental. Accumulated tiredness increases stress levels, which in turn makes us sleep even worse. It is therefore common to look for <\/span>methods or natural remedies<\/b> to help us sleep better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep is essential for our physical and mental health. When we sleep, our body carries out a series of processes that are essential for our body’s functions. <\/span>Sleeping well has a positive impact on all areas of our health<\/b>: <\/span>our immune system, digestion, mental well-being, mood, muscles… <\/b>Getting a good night’s sleep is essential. One of the simplest and healthiest ways to achieve this is through <\/span>teas.<\/b> These can come from the most diverse plants and herbs, and act in quite varied ways on our body and mind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, then, we’re going to talk a little about the teas that help you sleep better, the herbs and plants most commonly used in these teas, and how to prepare them. Ready for more restful nights?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Tea: a natural remedy for insomnia<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for a <\/span>natural, healthy and simple way to relax<\/b> a little before bed, teas are the most effective answer. <\/span>A cup of tea before bed can make all the difference<\/b>. But beware: it can’t be just any tea! Stay away from teas that have <\/span>theine<\/b> (caffeine) or stimulating effects. What you’re looking for are <\/span>relaxing or sedative effects.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleeping teas \u2013 technically, <\/span>infusions or tisanes<\/b> \u2013 are usually <\/span>blends of herbs and plants<\/b> with calming and relaxing properties, which can act on the mind or body (or both) and <\/span>help us fall asleep or have a more restful night.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compared to conventional drugs, they tend to have fewer side effects, are easier to obtain, and are less likely to be addictive. In fact, most sleep medications are produced using <\/span>key substances <\/b>found in the plants of sleep teas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From chamomile to more complex tisanes, lavender to passionflower, below is a selection of herbs that are generally present in any product designed to<\/span> fight insomnia.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 3 herbs and plants used in sleep teas<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These herbs and plants can be used individually \u2013 i.e. in a <\/span>simple infusion<\/b> \u2014, combined with each other, <\/span>or together with other plants.<\/b> Invariably, you’ll find at least one of them in any tisane for better sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passionflower:<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Also known as ‘passion flower’, this is the flower of the <\/span>passion fruit plant,<\/b> with lots of calming and sedative properties. Among them are flavonoids that interfere with the<\/span> functioning of the central nervous system and help regulate sleep<\/b>, improve mood and reduce anxiety. It is also used as a concentration aid.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valerian:<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Valerian has been used as a <\/span>natural calming agent <\/b>for centuries. Its sedative properties help calm the body and mind. Usually, its <\/span>root is its most effective part <\/b>for this purpose. Valerian works by <\/span>prolonging sleep time<\/b> and reducing the number of times you wake up during the night. Due to its strong odour, it is typically consumed in capsules, powders, or tea. Among the various species of Valerian, the one that is used for medicinal purposes is<\/span> Valeriana officinalis.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chamomile:<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are few things that a Chamomile tea won’t help solve or ease. Headaches? Chamomile tea. Lack of sleep? Chamomile tea. Nerves before an important event? Chamomile tea. <\/span>Taken before bed,<\/b> chamomile tea acts as a calming and relaxing agent, helping to <\/span>reduce stress and anxiety. <\/b>You can find it dried, in capsule form, or in extracts. Although there are a wide variety of chamomile species, only two are commonly used for food supplements: <\/span>Matricaria chamomilla <\/i><\/b>and <\/span>Chamaemelum nobile.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is very common to find Valerian and Passionflower combined, and almost every home and school has a few sachets of Chamomile somewhere. These herbs are not just popular for convenience. <\/span>They are, in fact, some of the richest in calming and sleep-inducing properties.<\/b> Most of them act directly on the central nervous system.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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