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Herbal remedies have been used for years in treating all sorts of ailments,
including sleep problems. Many studies suggest valerian is helpful for insomnia.
There can be side effects of vivid dreams, and you don’t want to take high doses
as you could experience blurred vision, some excitability as well as changes in
heart rhythm. Studies conducted on the safety of this herb have been
inconclusive, as many conditions were not regulated at the time, so no definite
proof was forthcoming.
Chamomile, St. John’s Wort and passionflower have been used for insomnia for
many years. Also lemon balm has proven effective. Studies have shown that
kava kava has helped to improve stress-induced insomnia. Sometimes is
dizziness has been a side effect reported from use of this herb. Also to be noted
is that in some cases, kava kava has been associated with liver failure. It
interacts dangerously with certain medications like anti-anxiety drugs.
L-tryptophan is an amino acid and is released when milk is heated. Perhaps this
is where the remedy of drinking warm milk originates. It is shown to promote well-
being and healthy sleep.
Another remedy is Melatonin, a well-studied natural remedy for insomnia,
currently classed as a dietary supplement. Some studies found that although you
may fall asleep faster with this remedy, it may no effect on total sleep time or the
daytime feeling of sleepiness. It has been studied and found that melatonin may
help prevent jet lag.
To be noted here, it is suggested that 0.3 mg could be the most effective dosage
for people with insomnia and that higher doses (3 to 5 mg) may make some stay
awake. High doses also have been linked to drowsiness, headaches and
nightmares.