About this episode
Just going to the internet and searching for “herbs for sleep” isn’t very effective – how do you know the right one for you? First, you need to suss out why you can’t sleep – not all insomnia is created equal! In this podcast, we break sleep problems down into a few basic categories and teach you the best herbs to choose for each one. We discuss both herbs to take during the day, as well as for bedtime itself. We also provide specific instructions for taking bedtime herbs to make them the most effective they can be. So whether you’re struck with anxious rumination as you lay in bed, or unable to sleep because of pain and tension in the body, or if your circadian rhythm has drifted away from the sun’s path – or some mix of all three! – this podcast is for you. Herbs discussed include: chamomile, betony , blue vervain, passionflower, skullcap, wild lettuce, California poppy, kava, ginger, crampbark, milk thistle , st john’s wort . Mentioned in this podcast: Herbs for Birthworkers – a great course for pregnant moms & those who work with them! Herbal Medicine for Beginners , our book! The Holistic Herbalism Podcast, episode 042: Sleep – Of Cravings, Comedians, & Caffeine The Holistic Herbalism Podcast, episode 017: Three Sleep Strategies + What I Should Have Done Support the show You can find all of our online herbalism courses at online.commonwealthherbs.com!