What is Insomnia?
Quality sleep plays an important role in general health, development and overall well-being. Lack of adequate sleep on a frequent basis can have an adverse impact on physical and mental health.
If you’re experiencing Insomnia, you may display the following symptoms;
Finding it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep (fragmented sleep) or both
Experiencing fatigue and difficulty functioning throughout the day
Waking up too early and not able to fall back to sleep. About a third of all adults have experienced some sort of Insomnia related symptoms.
The level of insomnia you experience has a lot to do with the underlying causes of Insomnia. Some possible causes include;
Diet and Lifestyle
Stress
A Traumatic event
Physical pain and illness
Although it is not always possible to stop the particular risk factor that results to stress and insomnia (e.g a bereavement or an exam), we are able to reduce the impact of these events on our bodies that result in Insomnia.
Mama's Herbs
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The herbs in the sleep aid tea has been carefully selected which contain special properties that help to reduce the effects of stress on the brain and also calm the mind down.
Passion flower – Passion flower has been used over the years to treat anxiety and insomnia due to its impact on brain activity. It appears to boost the level of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in your brain. This compound lowers brain activity, which may help you relax and sleep better.
Ginkgo Bilboa – Ginkgo is a powerful herb when it comes to all round brain function and health which is why
it has been used to treat various trauma related brain conditions.
Lemon Balm – Over the years, lemon balm has been combined with herbs like Chamomile and Valerian to used to treat anxiety, insomnia and sleep disorders. This is due to its effectiveness in reducing the levels of stress hormones such as Cortisol and Adrenaline.
Chamomile – Chamomile is widely regarded as a mild tranquillizer and sleep-inducer. Sedative effects are due to the flavonoid, apigenin that binds to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain resulting in a calming effect.
Lavender – Lavender is another prolific herb that has been used to treat Insomnia and Anxiety. Its essential oils can be inhaled for a calming effect. A systematic review of 15 studies from 2014found that inhaling essential oils, including lavender, had positive effects in people with mild sleep disturbances.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Passion Flower, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Ginkgo Bilboa and Lavender
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dimensions
Dimensions
18 x 26 cm
60g
Description
Description
Each packet contains 30 tea bags
