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Insomnia Fighters Tea Recipe And Home Made Sachet Instruction
To Relieve Anxiety And Help You Sleep Better Excerpt from
"...Healthy Sleep: A Guide To Natural Sleep Remedies!"
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Lavender
Lavender (L. angustifolia and others) is a shrubby flowering
bush indigenous to the mountainous regions of the western
Mediterranean and is considered have been first domesticated by
the Arabians, then later spread across Europe by the Romans.
Lavender was brought to North America by the Pilgrims and was
one of the first garden plants imported to Australia in the 19th
century. It can be found in abundance in the wild in many parts
of the world as well as being garden grown in a sunny,
well-drained area, preferably in mildly alkaline soil. The
smaller species will also grow quite easily in well-drained
pots. This popular flowering herbs essential oil has been
demonstrated to depress the central nervous system in a manner
comparable to pharmaceutical tranquilizers.
Lavender is very useful and effective in its usage as a sleep
aid. In addition to the use of lavender flowers in a brewed tea,
it may also used in the form of an essential oil distilled from
the leaves, flowers and stems of the plant. Lavender oil can be
applied topically to relax the muscles or its aroma can be
inhaled for a calming effect. Rubbing lavender essential oil on
the feet is a particularly effective method for application, as
anything on the feet is absorbed quickly.
It is widely used in aromatherapy and can be added to
bathwater, dispersed in a vaporizer or simply dabbed on a tissue
and breathed in. The essential oil leaves and flowers can also
be employed in a sachet underneath the pillow. It should be
noted that allergic contact dermatitis has been documented in
some individuals applying lavender products externally.
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To safely detect an allergic reaction it is always a good idea
to do a spot test before administering a full application. Also
note that not all varieties of lavender are tranquilizing
some, such as Spanish lavender, can have just the opposite
effect. Lavender Mint Tea (One serving) Ingredients: * 1
teaspoon fresh lavender flowers (or 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender
flowers) * 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (or 2
teaspoons dried mint) * 1 cup boiling water * Rosemary, lemon
balm or lemon verbena, and rose geranium may also be added for
an interesting multi-herb herbal tea.
Preparation: In a teapot or saucepan combine the lavender
flowers and mint (either loose or using a tea infuser). Pour
boiling water over the mixture; steep 5 minutes. The infuser can
then be taken out or the leaves removed with a strainer.
Homemade Lavender Sachet You will need: * Lavender plant (stems,
leaves or buds) * Lavender essential oil * A handkerchief * 2
needles (1 large to fit 1/4" ribbon and 1 regular size) * Thread
* Ribbon (1/4" wide) It should be easy to find all the necessary
items listed above from your local craft or floral supply store.
You may use lavender harvested from your own plants or order the
lavender buds online (just enter lavender or lavender buds
into your favorite search engine to find an online retailer).
Instructions: 1. Fold handkerchief in half, and then fold it in
half again. You can iron the handkerchief for a crisper look, or
simply leave it as is. 2. Now, sew three sides together using
needle and thread (or a sewing machine). 3. Open the unsown side
of the handkerchief and proceed to fill it (like a pillow) with
lavender plant pieces and/or buds. Be sure to use a lot of plant
material, but dont stuff it too tight. The end result will be a
lot like a beanbag. Sprinkle the pieces with lavender essential
oil. 8 to 10 drops should be more than enough. 4. Thread your
large needle with 1/4" ribbon and loosely thread to keep the
plant materials inside your homemade sachet. 5. Tie the whole
thing off with a knot. 6. Enjoy your new sachet Valerian Root
In the wild, Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) is found in
high pastures and dry heath land. It flowers in late spring.
The principle components used for medicinal purposes are the
roots and rhizomes, which are typically harvested in September
and then dried to produce the commonly available herbal product.
Valerian is also known by various folk names: All-Heal,
Amantilla, Bloody Butcher, Capon's Trailer, Cat's Valerian,
English Valerian, Fragrant Valerian, Garden Heliotrope, Phu, Red
Valerian, St. George's Herb, Sets Wale, Set Well, and Vandal
Root.
Unlike many other natural herbal sleep aids, to gain the
benefits of the effects of valerian root it is necessary to use
it on a regular basis, with the full effects coming to fruition
slowly and steadily over time.
It should be used for about one month to produce results.
Regular use of valerian root promotes deep relaxation and sleep.
Studies suggest that valerian is by far the best natural
solution for insomnia and general sleeplessness for most
individuals.
Research by P.D. Leatherwood, Ph.D., and F. Chauffard, Ph.D.,
at Nestl Research Laboratories in Switzerland, determined that
a 450 mg dose of valerian in an aqueous extract is the optimum
dose as an insomnia treatment; a higher dose typically results
in grogginess without increasing effectiveness, and therefore
care should be taken when administering valerian as a treatment
for insomnia. Furthermore, in 1982 Leatherwood and colleagues
performed a double-blind crossover study of 128 subjects, which
found valerian root to not only be effective as a sedative for
insomnia, but also effective in improving the overall quality of
sleep in test subjects.
The effects of valerian on the body are similar to that of
benzodiazepine, an active ingredient in Valium, but without
dulling effects or next-day lethargy (it has been suggested that
Valiums name was inspired by valerian, although the two are
completely different chemically and should not be confused as
being the same or even related). Valerian is commonly prescribed
as a calming sleep aid and widely recommended for treating
anxiety-related sleep problems.
Unlike other commonly prescribed sleep medication, it is
entirely nontoxic, does not impair the ability to drive or
operate heavy machinery, nor does it exaggerate the effects of
alcohol.
It has been documented that valerian can act as a delayed
stimulant for some individuals depending on body chemistry.
In the case of certain metabolic conditions, the effect is one
of initially calming them down only to cause a surge of energy
several hours later not an effect desired by those interested
in using valerian as a nighttime sleeping remedy. Some
professional herbalists suggest taking fresh valerian root
extract as opposed to extract from dried valerian, as it is less
likely to cause such a reaction.
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