Types of Tea to Help You Sleep Tea contains substances that promote relaxation and sleep in individuals. But a few types of tea are more effective at encouraging sleep than others a few of which are discussed below. First, chamomile tea is one of the most popular teas for relaxation with scientific and anecdotal evidence to support such popularity. It contains glycine, an amino acid known as a nerve relaxant and, thus, as a mild sedative. Drink a cup of chamomile tea whenever sleep eludes your brain and body especially after a stressful day. Second, lavender tea is used to calm nervous feelings, ease the symptoms of anxiety, and relax the body. Its potency as a natural relaxant comes from its relatively high levels of flavonoids, powerful antioxidants known to combat the effects of free radicals in the body, and tannins, substances known to combat bacterial infection especially in the mouth. Drink a cup of lavender tea an hour before going to sleep for best results. Third, valerian root tea is arguably the best tea for sleep mainly because valerian root is a potent natural relaxant. The herb is used for a wide variety of health uses including easing the symptoms of anxiety, nervousness and tension headaches, among others. All of these teas are effective, of course, but you must not drink all three in succession because that can be counterproductive. Just choose one and evaluate your reaction.
Posted on: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 17:33:15 +0000
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