Herbal Syrups for Common Ailments: Sleepy Time

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Chamomile flowers are a great way to help you sleep naturally.

Ingredients

  • 3⁄4 cup chamomile flowers
  • 1⁄4 cup spearmint
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar or honey

    Optional

  • Brandy or passionflower tincture (1⁄4 of bottle space)

Directions

  • Herbal Concentrate Method: Tea

    Medicinal Potential

    Chamomile: Creates a whole-body sense of calm; relieves a variety of aches and pains; relaxes digestive system; German chamomile more often recommended for medicinal usesSpearmint: Promotes digestive well-being; reduces anxiety; alleviates stress Passionflower: Used to calm nerves, mild sedative, “dream enhancer;” promotes better sleep and alleviates insomnia by lessening anxiety

    Notes

    Chamomile should be used with caution by anyone with a ragweed allergy.Read more about herbal medicines for common illnesses in Herbal Syrups for Common Ailments.

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Promotes better sleep by relaxing the whole body, including tempering one’s emotional state.

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