Milky oats have been traditionally used as a nervous system tonic, and today they are ideal for folks who chronically lack good quality and quantity sleep (such as new parents, students, or those with shift work schedules). Milky Oat (Avena sativa) Perhaps one of the more underused herbs today, milky oats are an absolute blessing for those with nervous depletion, mental fatigue, and extreme lethargy. Taste: Aromatic, slightly sweet and pungent. For those who have trouble sleeping from either frazzled nerves, jittery thoughts or perhaps a sense of longing sadness, lavender flowers are a true herb hero to try. Lavender is also known to be a nootropic - soothing and supportive of mental and emotional well being. Today, it is still like a song for a worried heart, but also relaxes the nervous system from extra stress in those who may consider themselves highly sensitive.
Traditionally, lavender was given to those experiencing heartache, grief, sadness or a sense of loss, and lavender was known to cheer a despondent and gloomy disposition. Lavender (Lavendula officianlis) Lavender is a sweet and gentle remedy with an affinity for the heart and nervous system. Taste: Sweet, bitter, aromatic & astringent. Valerian was also traditionally used as a remedy in convalescence, alluding to its ability for strengthening weakened or over-stressed body systems over time. This can fit the personality of an overworked pitta, still wound up with excited and passionate energy, but mentally completely drained. They may still feel overexcited in their body, but extremely mentally sluggish. Valerian is best used for the person who is so tired they can’t sleep. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) One of the most popular sleep aids for generations, valerian has a very distinct personality in both taste and smell, and ability to bring on sleep. Each one suits a particular type of person and dosha, and may work better for a particular sleep presentation. Here are four classic herbal hero’s that have traditionally been used to support restful sleep.
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Read More: Why We Can’t Sleep & How to Nod off Naturally Four Herbs for Four Sleep Needs That’s why getting to know your herbal heroes individually will help you choose the best one (or combination of many) that can support us. There can be many reasons why we have trouble sleeping, and there is usually not a “one size fits all'' herb that solves the trouble for everyone. One of the most intriguing benefits of using herbs to support our needs is that - just like individual people - herbs are individuals themselves with their therapeutic gifts.
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