To relieve stress, get rid of insomnia and nervous disorders, it is not necessary to take pharmacological drugs. Herbs have an excellent sedative effect.
Herbs for the nervous system
In folk medicine, there are many recipes for decoctions and infusions that have a beneficial effect on the nervous system. However, it is recommended to use them taking into account contraindications. At first glance, harmless herbs can cause an allergic reaction and other side effects that worsen the general condition.
Chamomile is a plant that relieves irritability with ease. However, its use is not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers. Motherwort is indicated for frequent tantrums and insomnia. Its use is strictly prohibited in the presence of hypotension and bradycardia.
A soothing tea can be prepared from hop cones. It is a versatile herb that can relieve stress, insomnia and anxiety. Contraindications to its use are pregnancy, lactation, as well as individual intolerance.
A good tea with a calming effect comes from valerian. True, to obtain the desired effect, it must be used for a long time. Melissa restores normal sleep, but is undesirable with low blood pressure, duodenal ulcer and kidney failure.
Soothing tea recipes
With normal blood pressure and heart rate, you can make tea with a sedative effect from St. John's wort and motherwort, in 2 parts, as well as lemon balm, yarrow and chamomile, in 1 part. The plant components are thoroughly mixed and brewed with 1, 5 tablespoons of the mixture in 200 ml of boiling water. The agent should be infused for 15-20 minutes. The prepared infusion is drunk during the day at 3-4 receptions.
To combat insomnia, tea is prepared from lemon balm by brewing a tablespoon of the plant in a glass of boiling water. The tea should be infused for no more than 3 minutes, since a strong infusion, on the contrary, will lead to the opposite effect. Drinking the drink is recommended just before bedtime.
Hop cone tea will also help cope with insomnia. The 2nd cones are brewed with a glass of boiling water and left to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink the remedy during the day in several doses along with a small amount of honey.
Chamomile, fennel, cumin and valerian are mixed in equal amounts. A tablespoon of the resulting herbal collection is brewed with a glass of boiling water and infused for 30 minutes. Take the infusion in the afternoon and evening in half a glass. The remedy relieves nervous tension and helps to fall asleep quickly.
