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Herbal Tea for Relaxation and Stress Relief
Herbal tea as a Sleep Aid Herbal tea for relaxation. Good sleep we need it for our good health. Unfortunately, millions suffer from insomnia, (inability to fall asleep or stay asleep). When it comes time to relax and unwind, for centuries, herbal teas have been used worldwide as natural relaxation and sleep aides.
Chamomile tea has been used as a natural way to decrease anxiety and even treat insomnia. In fact, chamomile is commonly regarded as a mild tranquilizer.
Herbal Tea Blends for Relaxation
Its calming effects of herbal tea blends may be attributed to antioxidants, which are found in abundance in chamomile tea. This antioxidant binds to certain receptors in the brain, which may decrease anxiety. Sleep should follow.
Lavender is a herb acclaimed for its relaxing aroma and hypnotic scent. In the heyday of Greece and Rome, they would add lavender to their warm baths in order to breathe in the fragrance of tranquility.
Lavender tea is made from the buds of the flowering plant. Originally native to the Mediterranean region, it’s now grown worldwide.
Many people drink lavender tea to relax, settle their nerves and aid sleep.
Lavender may lessen one’s anxiety and improve sleep quality in people who suffer from anxiety. Therefore, if anxiety is keeping you awake, drinking lavender tea may help.
Tea N Things has an exclusive blending of both Lavender and Chamomile. A delicious blend for both sleep and relaxation that is rarely found.
Valerian is an herb that has been used for centuries to treat problems like insomnia. It also treats nervousness and headaches. Historically, it was used in England during World War II to relieve the stress and anxiety caused by the German air raids.
Today, valerian is one of the most popular herbal sleep aids in the US.
It increases levels of a certain neurotransmitter. When this neurotransmitter (GABA) is abundant, it can increase drowsiness. Thankfully, no adverse side effects seem to occur.
Lemon balm tea has a light, lemony flavor and seems to have health-promoting properties such as:
1. Improved elasticity of the arteries. Arterial stiffness is considered a risk factor for heart disease, stroke and mental decline.
2. Improved markers of lipid and DNA damage.
3. Improved mood and mental performance.
4. Improvements in both calmness and memory.
5. Reduced the frequency of heart palpitations and anxiety.
Rose hip tea is made from the rose plant. It is high in vitamin C and other plant properties, which result in anti-inflammatory action in people with arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rose hips may also be beneficial in decreasing belly fat.
Our Sweet Dreams blends valerian root, lemon balm and rose hips together for an herbal sleep aid tea.