Tea and herbs for good sleep. Soothing tea - recipes

Some people have problems sleeping and use sleeping pills, which normalize night rest, but have a detrimental effect on the brain and the person gradually gets used to these drugs. After taking sleeping pills during the day, you often experience lethargy, dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth; these side effects can cause many problems. Therefore, experts do not recommend immediately using sleeping pills at the initial stage of insomnia. It is much better to use soothing tea before bed, which will reduce irritability and anxiety and normalize sleep.

Herbs for Soothing Teas

Nature is ready to provide us with many plants that have a sedative effect.
They, unlike medications, have a minimum of adverse reactions and contraindications. The following herbs have the best calming effect:

1. Valerian officinalis. Has a relaxing and sedative effect, restores heart rhythm.
2. Motherwort. Helps with depression, relieves muscle spasms.
3. Pharmaceutical camomile. Removes nervous tension and anxiety.
4. Mint. Restores sleep, eliminates anxiety and irritability.
5. St. John's wort. It has a mild effect, increases stress resistance and relieves tension and fears.
6. Linden. Successfully fights confusion and nervousness, improves mood.
7. Green tea. Tones, improves performance and calms.
8. Hop. Eliminates nerve pain and spasms, helps to sleep.

This is not a complete list of medicinal herbs that can be included in a soothing drink. You should not expect a quick effect from them, like from medications.

Advice. Plants act gently and slowly, so it is recommended to take them for a long time.

A few words about how we sleep

But before we talk about drinks that promote healthy sleep, it's good to have a basic understanding of how and why we sleep. The hormone melatonin, endogenously synthesized in the pineal gland (pineal gland), plays the largest role in the processes of sleep and wakefulness. Fluctuations in the concentration of this substance in the body are accompanied by circadian rhythms - daily changes in vital processes caused by the change of day and night. Thus, by increasing the content of melatonin, you can achieve confident and complete sleep.

At the same time, a huge number of substances consumed with food have the opposite effect - in particular, natural psychostimulants, the most famous of which is caffeine. It is because of this that regular consumption of coffee and tea can lead to lack of sleep and its pathological form - insomnia.

Variety of sedative teas

Soothing herbal teas can be purchased at any pharmacy. They are available without a prescription and can be in the form of individual sachets or crushed raw materials in a cardboard box. When choosing a drink in bright packaging, you should carefully read its composition - all ingredients must be natural, without dyes or preservatives and, preferably, without exotic names.

All pharmacy teas are divided into single-component, consisting of one plant, and multi-component, including several herbs. If preference is given to the second option, you should make sure that none of the ingredients causes an allergy.

Among the teas presented on the pharmaceutical market, you can choose the following “numbered” herbal infusions:

• Phytosedan No. 2 and 3;
• Collection No. 10-a is calming;
• Collection No. 18 is calming;
• Peace of mind and good sleep #15.

If you do not want to use pharmaceutical products, you can purchase the necessary herbs separately and prepare sedative tea at home. As for the number of the pharmaceutical product, each of them speaks of certain problems that can be solved with the help of a medicinal drink.

For pregnant

The period of bearing a child is a pleasant, but difficult period in the life of a woman and her environment. 9 months may be accompanied by:

• insomnia/restless sleep;
• feeling of anxiety;
• fears due to future changes;
• emotional instability (mood swings, increased tearfulness, aggressiveness).

All this is explained by hormonal changes. There are several ways out: you can wait out this period by gritting your teeth, or you can turn to harmless herbal medicine for help.

Herbal collection can be done independently, taking into account individual taste preferences, plant tolerance and their effectiveness in a particular case.

The price of this approach is quite reasonable. However, the systematic use of such sedatives should first be discussed with a gynecologist to identify contraindications.

Valerian root

1. Combine a tablespoon of raw materials with boiled water in the volume of one glass;
2. Leave for a couple of minutes;
3. Separate the sediment;
4. Start using it (recommended frequency - morning and evening, single dose volume - half a tea cup).

The sedative effect is complemented by the following effects:

• suppression of abdominal cramps and pain during migraines;
• stress relief;
• improving sleep quality;
• normalizing heart rate.

You can prepare the raw materials yourself. An alternative approach is to purchase a pharmacy product.

Its release forms are in bulk and in filter bags. Approximate price for 50 grams or 20 pcs. – 80 rub.

Valerian is my faithful companion in life. I started using the tincture back in my student years. During pregnancy I wondered about its harmlessness. I consulted my doctor. As a result, I was advised to switch to brewing tea based on the root part of the plant. I tried. The effect of taking it is similar to the usual drops. Throughout my pregnancy and then for another year and a half, I was faithful to the new drink in my diet. Now I’m back to the tincture again to save time.

My daughter was not herself during her first pregnancy. Constant anxiety, daily causeless tears, dissatisfaction with everything and everyone. Everyone, gritting their teeth, tolerated her behavior, but at one point she began taking valerian tea. Thanks to this remedy or the power of self-persuasion, the problem was solved.

Mint + lemon balm

This duet is characterized by the following positive aspects:

• positive effect on the functioning of the digestive system;
• relieving emotional stress;
• providing a sedative effect;
• help with toxicosis during the first trimester (the property is due to the ability to relieve nausea).

Preparing a drink involves performing the following sequence of actions:

1. Combine herbal ingredients in equal proportions;
2. Pour a teaspoon of the duo with a cup of boiling water;
3. After 5 minutes, separate the infused liquid;
4. Start using.

The approximate price of mint and lemon balm is 70 and 60 rubles, respectively, per 50-gram pack. The total cost of 0.1 kilogram of the herbal duet is equal to 130 rubles.

I love mint tea and drink it all the time. I don't notice any calming effect. Probably my body is already accustomed to it. I read this recipe during pregnancy and decided to test it on myself. However, I slightly modified the preparation procedure: I took mint and lemon balm not in equal proportions, but 1:2. It turned out to be a delicious drink. The effect is light. Now I prepare it less concentrated and drink it cold, sweetened with ice.

The best herbal medicine recipes

In order for sedative tea to truly alleviate a painful condition and bring pleasure with its aroma and taste, it is necessary to choose the right ingredients. Of course, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to create the perfect combination of ingredients without special knowledge, but you can always use ready-made recipes. Some of them are given below.

Advice. To prepare tea, just brew the required amount of raw materials with boiling water, infuse and take according to the scheme. If the infusion turns out to be bitter or unpleasant in taste, you can add sugar or honey to it. It is better to prepare a medicinal drink in a thermos.

Soothing herbal teas

So, what tea calms your nerves and relieves tension? Let's look at some of the most effective and common drinks that help as well as patented medications.

Chamomile tea

An indispensable remedy in the treatment of anxiety, nervous tension and emotional overload. Apigenin contained in flowers affects brain receptors and helps reduce irritability. Chamomile is effective for nerve spasms and muscle tension.

To prepare an aromatic drink, pour boiling water over flower baskets for 10–20 minutes, strain and take a glass several times during the day.

Advice. The fragrant tea is recommended to be consumed warm, with honey. The course of treatment should be no more than 21 days.

Despite the complete harmlessness of chamomile, in some cases the drink can cause pain in the gastrointestinal tract. This condition does not threaten a person in any way, so it is not necessary to stop taking soothing tea.

Linden drink

Since ancient times, linden has been revered in Rus' for its fragrant flowers that help against many diseases. Its healing properties are amazing. They are especially pronounced in the treatment of anxiety, stress and irritability.

Little children love linden tea. Its honey aroma and sweetish taste with hints of sun will lift your spirits, relieve muscle spasms and restore strength after a hard day. At the first signs of a nervous breakdown or mental stress, brew linden tea, inhale the smell of summer and all problems will be left behind.

The solar drink can be consumed without restrictions by pregnant women and children. It has no contraindications or side effects.

Drink with St. John's wort

Doctors believe that schoolchildren and people engaged in mental work should drink St. John's wort tea, which calms the nervous system, in the morning. The drink perfectly increases concentration and attention, improves learning ability and prevents mental overload.

People who are on duty all day in an anxious state should also not bypass this tea. In addition, St. John's wort has a remarkable ability to reduce intracranial pressure and relieve headaches caused by severe stress.

Advice. For nervous and physical exhaustion or overwork, drink tea with St. John's wort. It will relieve tension and restore strength.

Brewing a medicinal drink is very simple. Dry grass is poured into a glass of boiling water and left for a quarter of an hour. An indicator of readiness will be the leaves of the plant that have settled to the bottom. You can add a spoonful of honey to a warm drink. This will increase its therapeutic properties and add aroma.

St. John's wort tea is not beneficial for everyone. It is not recommended to abuse the drink for pregnant women, people with high blood pressure and children under 12 years of age. In addition, it is known that the plant increases the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet radiation, so in the summer it is better to avoid St. John's wort.

And in the end we can’t help but mention one more interesting recipe. This is, rather, not tea, but a compote, but the effect of the drink is no worse. If nervous tension is the result of a strong quarrel or anger, a potion of fresh or dried apples and a pinch of cinnamon will come to the rescue. Chopped fruits are poured with boiling water, infused and aromatic spices are added. A pleasantly hot brew will quickly calm you down and fill your soul with joy and peace.

Drinks to strengthen and restore nerves

Soothing herbal teas are widely used to relieve stress and promote relaxation. Valerian root, mint and lemon balm are the best ingredients for such drinks. They strengthen the nervous system, help with tearfulness, irritability and aggression, and eliminate gastrointestinal spasms caused by stress.

To make a soothing drink, a dry mixture of herbs is brewed in a thermos, infused and carefully filtered. The resulting infusion is taken warm in case of an excited state or nervous fatigue.

You can add additional ingredients to the drink:

• lavender herb - reduces heart rate, improves sleep;
• hop cones - reduce anxiety;
• cumin seeds - strengthen the central nervous system and normalize its functioning.

Attention. When planning to prepare tea with valerian, you need to remember its side effects. The plant is incompatible with activities associated with increased attention.

Many herbal tea ingredients are not recommended to be combined with antidepressants. In addition, there is information that mint and lemon balm negatively affect the potency of men, so they should not be abused.

Herbs for sleep

If you suffer from insomnia, a soothing tea before bed made from mint, lemon balm or hops will certainly help. Herbs can be purchased at the pharmacy or prepared yourself by growing them in your garden. Dried raw materials can be brewed either separately or together. It’s good to add a spoonful of honey to the finished tea and drink it warm before bed, trying to enjoy not only the taste, but also the aroma.

Advice. It’s good to make such tea drinking a kind of evening ritual. Even if you don’t have insomnia and are not tormented by stress, a calming drink will help make your sleep deeper and more peaceful, and your morning happier.

For the best effect, even a healthy person should take the healing drink more than once, but in courses of 20–30 days with breaks. The result will be a lasting feeling of peace and comfort, not overshadowed by worries and negative emotions.

For adults

Herbal remedies in the issue under consideration are in first place in popularity, prevalence, effectiveness and safety.

This fact is due to the peculiarities of their chemical composition: due to a number of elements, the speed of nerve impulses is inhibited. The effect is the prevention of psychological overload.

Similar properties are characterized by:

• motherwort;
• sweet clover;
• swamp cudweed;
• chamomile;
• St. John's wort;
• calamus;
• drop cap;
• valerian;
• fireweed;
• blood red hawthorn;
• oregano;
• Linden;
• mint;
• yarrow;
• creeping thyme;
• St. John's wort;
• blue verbena;
• hop;
• Melissa;
• black elderberry;
• Adonis;
• oregano;
• lavender;
• wormwood, etc.

Herbal tea drinks occupy a special niche. You should start using them exactly from them. The recommendation is due to their mild effect.

The basis of most serious sedatives is also natural ingredients. However, in this case the concentration is much higher.

Calming evening tea Evalar Bio

Produced by Russian. Presented in packaged form (one pack contains 20 2-g sachets). Main ingredients:

• oregano;
• hawthorn (berries);
• California poppy;
• chamomile.

The drink helps to calm down after a hard day and prepare the body for a healthy night's rest.

The brewing procedure comes down to the following sequence of actions:

1. Brew tea as usual;
2. Leave for a quarter of an hour to infuse;
3. Take one serving daily;
4. Continue for 2/3 months;
5. Take a 10-day break;
6. Start a repeat course.

The best time to use is half an hour before bedtime. Approximate price – 130 rubles.

Insomnia and restless sleep are not for me. I fall asleep as soon as I touch the pillow. I hardly see dreams. My work is calm, my children are adults and independent. In other words, everything is fine with my nerves, but I periodically drink Evalar Bio Calming evening tea. My acquaintance with him was accidental: I was “handed” a trial sachet at a pharmacy during a promotion. I'm a little into herbal medicine and often make herbal tea. Out of curiosity, I tried this one too. The taste was pleasant. Now I use it for pleasure.

Against the backdrop of menopause, I became terribly irritable. I notice this myself and regularly promise myself to control my behavior. However, everything is to no avail: I lash out at my subordinates at work, at home at my husband and children, and even in transport I find a reason to express myself. This was the case until recently, when I realized that I could not cope with the problem on my own. I did yoga and started taking calming tea from. Now I am able to control my behavior.

Phytosedan collection No. 2

The production is carried out by Russian. The product is produced in two versions: in bulk and in filter bags.

• licorice root;
• hop cones;
• motherwort;
• root part of valerian;
• leafy part of mint.

Effects of Green Tea

Green tea is one of the most beloved and widespread drinks in modern society. They drink it in the morning and during the working day, and do not forget about it in the evening. And everyone had a completely different opinion about this ancient drink. Who is right? Does green tea invigorate or calm?

It turns out that completely opposite properties are successfully combined in a wonderful infusion. And they depend on the duration of steeping the tea leaves. Scientists say that tea infused for no more than 2 minutes gives a person vigor and fortitude.

When re-infused or kept for a longer period of time, the drink becomes a sedative and is perfect for drinking in the evening. It calms and relieves tension, promotes sound sleep and easy awakening. Thus, each of us can easily control the healing properties of green tea and extract the necessary ones.

Mode of application

Place 1-2 filter bags in a glass or ceramic bowl, pour 200 ml (1 glass) of boiling water, cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Take 1/2-1/3 cup 3-4 times a day for 2-4 weeks, for children - depending on age. Re-brewing is possible. Repeat the course after a 2-3 month break. Serve both hot and cold, with or without the addition of sugar and honey.

ATTENTION! The course requires from 2 to 4 packs of tea drink!!!

The full course of 4 packages can be purchased at a discount using the link

Contraindications

Analysis of the possibility of using herbal medicine should be carried out taking into account the following aspects: individual tolerance;

• age restrictions for each of their constituent ingredients (in most cases this applies to children and the elderly);
• the presence of other contraindications to a particular plant (this may include existing diseases, pregnancy and lactation).

The problem of emotional instability, depression, irritability, aggressiveness or apathy is solvable.

To reduce symptoms, it is enough to drink properly selected soothing tea for several days. And in the case of a full-fledged course, you can completely forget about the problem.