Many People Believe “Bedtime Teas” Help Them Fall Asleep Faster.

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You have probably heard about them. Or maybe, you have even used them before. But how effective are these so called “bedtime teas”? Do they really work?

Nutritionists and researchers have taken a deep look at a number of them and here are their findings.


Spearmint/Peppermint

It has been confirmed that peppermint is awesome for digestion and gas issues after a large meal. They can be very helpful in getting people who have stomach problems to sleep better.

Lemongrass

Some have said that inhaling this herb may have an effect on the length of sleep. But the assumptions are weak and wouldn’t be taken as evidence.


Passion Flower

There are a few studies that show this flower calms anxiety and insomnia, there are no certainties that it really helps with sleep.

Chamomile

This has been known for many years as a subtle tranquilizer. Researchers have concluded that consuming it may be helpful in getting you to sleep.


Valerian Root

At the moment, there really aren’t any concrete results as to the effect of this plant on sleep, it is still a common ingredient in several insomnia treatments. The major difficulty with this is that the dosage hasn’t been ascertained and it can result in stomach upset and dizziness as well.

Lavender

Although most of the study carried out on this has to do with its inhalation, it’s been observed that lavender could be very effective. It has shown marked effectiveness in the creation of sedative effects and stabilization of moods. In fact, it has been approved for insomnia in Germany.

However, if you are not that much of a tea person, you might want to consider taking a warm glass of milk or Tart cherry juice. The later has been confirmed to be a great source of melatonin which regulates sleep cycles.