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well at 22:00 your melatonin spikes ( that's what my physician said ) if you can sleep at that time you probably get the best deep healthy sleep you need. Meditation alters brainfunction ( waves ) to certain frequencies which enhance sleep as well.
aside from that alot of plants can help you..
first the newest and most effective ones.. you can find them at gardening centeres and you can grow them easily in your garden.
Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
Salvia nemorosa ( also cultivars or hybrids as long it's nemorosa)
those 2 have mad painkilling and sedative like properties.. i've tried them orally ( chewing 10 leaves for one hour ) and smoked them and they DO WORK. actually someone else discovered this recently, i tested it and it does work - you sleep much better and easier with these 2 herbs.
one that works when you take it oral is salvia pratensis, it's less potent then the other 2 salvias but it does work and it's easy to grow... in england or germany you can find this one growing in meadows and fields.
almost all salvias contain similar components ( thujone etc ) and are medicinal as hell, it's too much information too be honest - i consider these plants holy. Even kitchen sage can mellow you out. excess use or prolonged use can build op toxins in the liver.
now the rest
Valerian does work but you have to buy high quality expensive valerian.. the cheap types or gel caps don't do shit.. i've downed a few bottles of cheap brands in a row and nothing worthwile happend. If i take fresh valerian root or valerian supplement from a high quality brand i fall asleep much easier ( not placebo)
i've also tripped my balls of with valerian root .. if you take like 8000mg fresh valerian root you hit the treshold where the stuff is altering your conciousness ( similar to cannabis ) side effects are you probbly are in total nausea and you smell like valerian shit for a week. there is some evidence of tolerance with this substance ( also my own experience )
VALERIAN IS ADDICTIVE LONG TERM, and most brands are low quality shit.
Valerian does have alot of other beneficial properties, it contains some powerful anti-oxidants and DNA repairing properties.. it's also an anti-psychotic. it affects the same receptors like benzodiazepines do ( not as much but slightly ). If you use a large dosage you can experience drowsiness during day-time. another side effects is that it can enhance the effects of a wide variety of medications and it does increase the effects of alcohol overdose.
Hops ... hops are underestimated.. seriously, it's related to cannabis and it has alot of chemical similarities. smoking is way more effective but you can take it oral as wel, the dosage is different for every person. it's an Anodyne, Antibacteria, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Hypnotic, Nervine; Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic. its leaves and flowers contain rutin which improves health in general.
side effects are possible tolerance and lowering of testosteron, but this only happens when you take large amounts for prolongen periods of time . ( it's also unclear if it really effects free testosteron, it does affect serum tho ). the chemical component responsible for mellowing you out it '' dimethylvinyl carbinol'' , too much is toxic and can cause liver problems - so you might want to be conservative on some occasions ( especialy when taking alcohol ).
Chamomile, and german chamomile it's a nervine and it contains anti fungal properties so it's also usefull when you a supressed immune function or candida infection. German chamomile shown to be antispasmodic, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory and antimutagenic, it inhibits the growth of harmfull micro-organisms and it does speed up healing ( wounds etc ).. there is evidence of tolerance with german chamomile... (german chamomile can also make you trip so beware.)
A side effects or regular chamomile is that a large or very strong dosage can affect the lining in your stomach ( the lining which protects your stomach tissue from hydrochloric acid) this can cause severe problems if you take large a large dosages for prolonged periods or time.
Yarrow grows everywhere .. some toxic plants like hemlock look like yarrow so be aware. yarrow tastes good and intoxicates you , it´s great for inducing sleep and inducing dreams. yarrow is a very medicinal plant , just using will give you a shitload of health benefits. The flowers taste amazing , just like lemons !
this is really a good one and it grows everywhere, there are a wide variety of species and most contain the same properties and chemical composition. the only side effects is a hangover , but that only happens if you take a large amount ( which is ok ).. it feels like alcohol but it isn´t. Like most herbs moderation or taking breaks is the key - yarrow can build up (toxic) in the liver as well ( aside from it's ability to clean the liver )
SPAM species (nepeta)..mellows you out and makes you numb..there are some health benefits but those need more backing up from science. to my opinion hybrids more effective as a sleep aid.
Lavender..effective when properly applied, is anxiolytic and is efficient in treating sleep disturbance ( or disorders ). i made really strong extracts from lavender flower and they totally numbed me out - everything feels different because lavender affects a nerve in the back of you head which is responsible registration of movement ( sensitory ), you will feel lightheaded. It also shown to be anti-bacterial and it has a wide variety of properties ( including a nice smell ).
there are alot of controversy about the side effects, one side effect is increased photosensitivity - meaning ; taking this herb in large quantities will make your skin less able to resist UV rays... just remember that flowers are way more effective than leaves and you can easily make a tea of it. plants you should use are english lavender and dutch lavender.
Lemon balm anti-anxiety, anti stress, anti bacterial, anti viral, it contains powerfull anti oxidants ..finally a plant which doesn't taste like shit.. im totally nuts about this plant, there is so much evidence about it and so much potential. It's easy to grow and you can grow it indoors if you fullfill the right requirements. just check some books and wikipedia for this one, you probably find alot of usefull information.
side effects : need more lemon balm !
note : i found this plant to increasing the effect of some psychedelics and hallucinogens..
Nutmeg sources claim nutmeg having sleep aid properties... im not sure about that.. nutmeg does make you relax and it's a anxiolytic , very effective in treating social anxiety and other psychological disorders ( probably becuase it contains a nonselective MAOI, don't take nutmeg when you are on anti-depressants ). But it did little as sleep aid , i've actually found it prevented me from sleeping ( like most psychedelics). other properties are ; anti-viral , anti-bacterial, anti-fungal ( i use nutmeg as fungicide when im germinating seeds).
it's also a powerful stimulant or psychedelic when taken in large dose, i've tried 20 grams myself and i tripped my balls of for 5 days in a row ( with bloodshot eyes lol ). i did sleep alot but that's because nutmeg beats the shit out of you , there are cases of people being dehydrated by combining nutmeg with alcohol - some witness reports claim it more worse than MDMA or alcohol overdose. there is evidence of it causing brain damage in excess, but that's more likely due to dehydration ( Myristicin the psychoactive chemical component can cause brain damage but you probably need a very large amount of nutmeg ). it's build up in your body , taking it daily would be unwise because low amounts have to shown to temporarily decrease short term memory.
it's a powerfull ani-depressant and it does increase dreaming ( dream recal etc).. i've used nutmeg for many things, and it's a very very interesting plant. Side effects are extreme diuretic/ astringent properties and short term memory impairment. if you are a total insomniac and nothing helped you you can take 10 to 15 grams of nutmeg, but you probably sleep 4 days in a row because it's beating the shit out of you.
nicotine, valerian, nutmeg combined is a very potent anti depressant and anti psychotic. nicotine is actually used to induce sleep, states of trance and dreaming , do note that most nicotine actually does not get into your body from smoking sigarets ( it gets burned ).. nicotine is highly addictive and it is toxic to your body.
some people claim nutmeg helps them sleep.. but there to many ecperiences which contradict that fact.
Aloysia triphylla ( lemon verbana) sedative, anti-depressant, antispasmodic ( really relaxes your muscles) and febrifuge... it tasted nice you can grow it indoors or outdoors - the effects are somewhat like lemon balm. side effects are increased photosensitivity.
Artemisia dracunculus ( terragon ) soothes your bowels, Vermifuge ) killing parasites ' and hypnotic, it has been used as a sleep aid and it does help. heating it does destroys beneficial active compounds. carcinogenic in large amounts
Spearmint is antispasmodic , smoking it or taking it orally helps you relax your body and therefore likely to improve sleep quality (don´t give any mint plant to pregnant woman, it´´s toxic to the foetus )
Albizia julibrissin AKA ´´persian silk tree´´...quote ´´Albizzia julibrissin has been found to possess antidepressant-like effects in mice, most likely mediated through 5-HT1A receptors.[4´´. there is also historical evidence it being used as an sleep aid, alot of people claim smoking or taking flowers oral has an sedative effect. Im not sure, i bought some specimen to try out but they haven´t flower yet.
Bay Laurel has alot of properties but as a sleep aid it kind of sucks.. it basicly zombifies you and impairs memory (temporarily ).. it if does help you sleep it´s probably because you are zombified and relieves you from compulsive thinking... it´s an excellent painkiller tho. Bay tea tastes good and contains alot of anti oxidants ( including vitamin A )
side effecis are it´s toxicity in large quantities and the toxins specifically target reproductive organs ( ouch )
datura species very toxic .. only use this one if you have done your homework and you know what you are doing. smoking datura flower ( i like datura metel) makes sleeping alot of easier , it´s an excellent sedative and hypnotic. it´s also effective against motion sickness , but you might want to use seeds for that purpose ( seeds contain less atropine). i use datura plants for a wide variety of uses.. from hair loss to motion sickness.
People thought it would be fun to use this psychedelic plants just to trip their balls off died or got hospitalized... it´s a dissociative and can fuck up your personality permanently. stay away from this plant if you don't know what you are doing, toxins from the leaves and fruits are absorbed by the skin in a fast rate ( just like nicotine ) , some people die from extracting 3 or 4 leaves.
white sage(salvia apiana) smells great .. is a sleep aid but the main issue is that you need to smoke it and it´s sharpness makes most tobacco smokers coughing. used for alot of rituals and purposes , it´s great plant to have in your inventory.
passionflower ( Passiflora incarnata ) evidence having anti depressant and anxiolytic properties.. used as an analgesic. It does work but you have to use it for a few times for the effects to kick in.... i never experienced serious side effects. almost all supplements containing passiflora are crap.. even some expensive high quality brands contain little low quality amounts of passiflora. Read some supplement reviews or grow it in your garden.... passiflora is an excellent houseplant as well as long you provide warmth and sunlight.
poppies or opiates toxic but excellent for inducing sleep... if you are insomniac and you are on anti depressant you might ask your doctor for opiates ( like temgesic, temgesic is an excellent sleep aid and anti depressant) at least you get some sleep.
side effects are opiate addiction, you will also develop tolerance. IF you use heroin or other opiates you will have alot of side effets in general. Temgesic is the only opiate available ( prescription) in a low dosage with potent anti-depressant properties ( confirmed by scientific studies ).
St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) St John's wort is sedative, pain-relieving, improves sleep quality. It is useful for treating depression, anxiety, tension, insomnia, and hypersomnia. interacts with alot of drugs and contain MAOI... if you are on a MAOI schedule or you take high amounts of natural occuring MAOI you must pay attention to your diet because prolonged ingestion of MAOI ( high dosage ) can make certain foods toxic.. because you will be unable to digest certain proteines found in certain food like cheese. Don´t take this plant if you are on anti-depressants or any other medication.. consult your doctor.
Wild lettuce it´s a legal high and you can smoke it to induce sleep.. there is many evidence it´s a usefull sleep aid but alot of reports are actually challenging that fact.
Oats having alot of oats in your diet just improves sleep and sleep quality, side effects are not noteworthy... most oats are contaminated with gluten.
Basil also been used for a wide variety of complaints , i think it´s a good sleep aid , you need to eat a certain amount tho .. a few leaves won´t help you. carcinogenic in huge amounts, but the anti oxidant chemicals also fights cancerous cells.
Syrian rue one the of the few psychedelics which improves sleep and sleep quality. it contains a large amount of MAOI and therefore is dangerous for people on antidepressants or people not taking the MAOI diet. this is another important medicinal plant but unfortunately with many side effects.
Jurema ( Mimosa tenuiflora synonym- mimosa hostilis) .. used for a wide variety of complaints , it´s a cure all. i used it as a sleep aid and above that it just improved my general health. i have no scientific evidence of it being a sleep aid , i was taking it for another purpose and everyime i took it i just slept way better and alot easier. if i would have to choose a top 20 medicinal herbs this one would be among them. it´s also acts like a MAOI but without the side effects or dangers ( chemical component yuremamine )
side effects are extreme diuretic properties almost like nutmeg and astringent properties.. it also gives you alot of nausea ( very hard to digest)
Silene capensis
African dream herb .. used to induce sleep and to induce lucid dreams, actually it´s still being researched but many reports praise it´s qualities for sleep and lucid dreaming. Even low dosages of the saponin in this plant will have effects , you don´t need large dosages. dried silene isn´t always cheap and the plant is not hardy in temperate regions. still i would recommend this one.. i have no idea if other silene species contain similar compounds , im still investigating it.
cannabis illegal in many countries .. according to evidence, reports and experiences of myself and others this is by far one of the most potent herb for inducing sleep- it´s on a par with opiates...it has many medicinal and edible values. i actually eat industrial hemp seeds ( not psychoactive ) and it contains a wide variety of aminoacids and among are high levels of Tryptophan , which is important for producing sleep related hormones... hemp seeds contain 35,7 grams of proteine for every 100 grams of hemp seeds ... fact is that hemp contains the best ratio omega 3- 6 fatty acids and the easiest digestible plant proteine in the whole plant kingdom ( untill now )
Side effects ... psychosis or decrease in mental stability... eating cannabis is less dangerous - if you have family history of mental illness you probably want to avoid it in a whole... if you still decide to use it you are better off eating it. ( the liver convert components into different components , you get more dopamine endorphines and a lower amount of THC in your brain.
im typing this out of my head.. maybe i check the books later, there are many good herbs but they are not easy to obtain ( like nerve plant root ). the ones i wrote down are easy and cheap in general , you can even grow them in your garden or indoors.
Vitamin B 5-6-12 , thryptophan and melatonin also helps inducing sleep or promoting sleep quality.. HTP-5 supplements increase your health in general. íf you want to use melatonin supplement you need quick release , most supplement have slow release which is unnatural to the body becuase you body spikes melatonin levels at certain time periods... melatonin is a powerful anti oxidant as well and it helps protecting your pinneal gland.
HTP-5 is an anti-depressant on it´s own and if you take SSRI you need to consult your doctor before taking HTP-5 supplements because it can increase your serotin levels to dangerous amount ( serotonin syndrom ).
if you take MAOI you need to consult your doctor before taking melatonin supplements , melatonin combined with certain amounts of MAOI can actually be dangerous and damaging to your body. ( people having hallucinations and passing out a few times )
diet is important .. cut away all caffeine or stimulants , start eating healthy because vegetables are actually herbs as well - they on their own contain medicinal components that build up over time making you healthier and less stressed. All supplements or herbs interact with diet , some will work and some won´t - eating grapefruit can actually interact with herbs, supplements and medication increasing or decreasing their effectiveness. you also have variety in genes and biology as well, what works for one does not work for another - and you have quality of herbs and supplements - there are many factors.
switch from herb or supplement from time to time because you are likely to develop higher levels of tolerance over time, do not stick with one solution but use many.
if you have insomnia you should consult your doctor before attempting self-medication , if you have a history of complaints or disorder you should discuss with your medical consultant before attempting self medication. _________________ AK-47...When you absolutely positively have to kill every fucking orc in the room
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