Many people use natural remedies for treating their insomnia. There are many which are completely harmless for most people, such as chamomile tea or lemon balm. Studies report positive benefits from herbal remedies and as long as you choose the high-quality products on the market today, you are safe. It needs to be noted that sometimes the products you want are not really what is being marketed to the public regarding that product. Some so-called natural remedies were discovered to contain standard prescription medication.

Because natural remedies are not regulated, their quality is not fully controlled. You just have to be cautious in what you are buying. Just because something is labeled “natural,” it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s 100% so.

Herbal remedies have been used for years in treating all sorts of ailments, including sleep problems. Many studies suggest valerian is helpful for insomnia. There can be side effects of vivid dreams, and you don’t want to take high doses as you could experience blurred vision, some excitability as well as changes in heart rhythm. Studies conducted on the safety of this herb have been inconclusive, as many conditions were not regulated at the time, so no definite proof was forthcoming.

Chamomile, St. John’s Wort and passionflower have been used for insomnia for many years. Also lemon balm has proven effective. Studies have shown that kava kava has helped to improve stress-induced insomnia. Sometimes is dizziness has been a side effect reported from use of this herb. Also to be noted is that in some cases, kava kava has been associated with liver failure. It interacts dangerously with certain medications like anti-anxiety drugs.

L-tryptophan is an amino acid and is released when milk is heated. Perhaps this is where the remedy of drinking warm milk originates. It is shown to promote well-being and healthy sleep.

Another remedy is Melatonin, a well-studied natural remedy for insomnia, currently classed as a dietary supplement. Some studies found that although you may fall asleep faster with this remedy, it may no effect on total sleep time or the daytime feeling of sleepiness. It has been studied and found that melatonin may help prevent jet lag.

To be noted here, it is suggested that 0.3 mg could be the most effective dosage for people with insomnia and that higher doses (3 to 5 mg) may make some stay awake. High doses also have been linked to drowsiness, headaches and nightmares.

There is a warning that should be made here for people trying to cure insomnia:
In trying Chinese Herbal Remedies, it should be taken into consideration that up to 30% of herbal patent remedies imported from China have been found laced with potent pharmaceuticals. One study said there were a significant percentage of such remedies that contained toxic metals.

Many natural remedies assist greatly in helping you beat insomnia. But there are also some other great therapies that you can use to help you get the sleep you need.