Herbs for Sleep

We all function better when we're getting a good night's sleep. Many common sleep problems such as insomnia, nighttime waking, racing thoughts etc. are caused by excess cortisol and a disrupted circadian rhythm. A good night's sleep is fundamental to a healthy life. While we sleep our mind and body repair and regenerate our major systems preparing us for the next day. 

Many of the Chinese herbs for sleep and Ayurvedic herbs for sleep are excellent at restoring proper function to the systems responsible for cortisol production and helping to stabilize circadian rhythm. Combine these restorative herbs with nervines to calm your mind and nervous system along with implementing good sleep habits (link below) and you should be able to fall asleep quickly and sleep through the night.

The Habit of Good Sleep. 

The adaptogens, nervines and blends listed below along with healthy habits such as physical activity, diet and stress reduction techniques will help improve sleep quality and duration.