Are you someone who enjoys having a consistent evening routine? Ensuring you treat your mind and body to all the necessary steps to help you relax before you sleep can absolutely have an impact on the quality of rest you will receive. Enjoying a warm tea as part of your evening routine is a great addition, especially in these cooler months! Chinese medicine practitioner Dr Marina Christov share her top 5 ingredients to help you relax before bed.
Passionflower
Passionflower is a powerful herb traditionally used to alleviate anxiety and insomnia. The compounds in passionflower, increase the level of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which helps to reduce brain activity and promote relaxation.
This herb helps people who are too much “in their heads”, and experience restlessness, racing thoughts, and can’t switch off. By soothing the nervous system, passionflower helps to create a peaceful mental state conducive to restorative sleep.
Lavender
Everyone knows about Lavender. Lavender is a nervine herb traditionally used to help with anxiety and depression. It has a mild sedative effect that can slow down the nervous system, making us more relaxed, which helps to improve the overall quality of sleep. Stress often manifests physically through symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, and elevated blood pressure. The relaxing effects of lavender and its pleasant aroma helps to calm and soothe our body, encouraging a deep feeling of relaxation.
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Mangoes
Mangoes are not only delicious but also rich in vitamins and minerals that can help promote relaxation. They contain significant amounts of vitamin B6, which is crucial for the production of serotonin and dopamine—neurotransmitters that regulate mood and promote a sense of calm. Additionally, mangoes have magnesium, known as the “relaxation mineral,” which helps reduce muscle tension and stress, aiding in better sleep.
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Valerian Root
Valerian root is one of the most well-known herbal remedies for sleep disorders, stress and anxiety. Valerian is used in our herbal tea to treat insomnia and promote deep, restful sleep without the groggy side effects often associated with pharmaceutical sleep aids. Valerian root, similar to passionflower helps calm the nervous system, by increasing GABA levels.
Marigold
Marigold (Calendula officinalis) offers mild sedative, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties that can help manage anxiety and improve sleep quality. Marigold’s anti-inflammatory properties can aid in soothing digestive issues, which are often at the root cause of stress. A healthy digestive system can promote better sleep patterns. Chronic inflammation is often linked to increased anxiety. Marigold’s anti-inflammatory properties help reduce systemic inflammation, which can indirectly lower anxiety levels.
Dr Marina has her own collection of tea, tailored to help in different areas. You will find these ingredients in her award winning Sweet Surrender Tea blend.
Are you someone who enjoys having a consistent evening routine? Ensuring you treat your mind and body to all the necessary steps to help you relax before you sleep can absolutely have an impact on the quality of rest you will receive. Enjoying a warm tea as part of your evening routine is a great addition, especially in these cooler months! Chinese medicine practitioner Dr Marina Christov share her top 5 ingredients to help you relax before bed.
Passionflower
Passionflower is a powerful herb traditionally used to alleviate anxiety and insomnia. The compounds in passionflower, increase the level of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which helps to reduce brain activity and promote relaxation.
This herb helps people who are too much “in their heads”, and experience restlessness, racing thoughts, and can’t switch off. By soothing the nervous system, passionflower helps to create a peaceful mental state conducive to restorative sleep.
Lavender
Everyone knows about Lavender. Lavender is a nervine herb traditionally used to help with anxiety and depression. It has a mild sedative effect that can slow down the nervous system, making us more relaxed, which helps to improve the overall quality of sleep. Stress often manifests physically through symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, and elevated blood pressure. The relaxing effects of lavender and its pleasant aroma helps to calm and soothe our body, encouraging a deep feeling of relaxation.
Mangoes
Mangoes are not only delicious but also rich in vitamins and minerals that can help promote relaxation. They contain significant amounts of vitamin B6, which is crucial for the production of serotonin and dopamine—neurotransmitters that regulate mood and promote a sense of calm. Additionally, mangoes have magnesium, known as the “relaxation mineral,” which helps reduce muscle tension and stress, aiding in better sleep.
Valerian Root
Valerian root is one of the most well-known herbal remedies for sleep disorders, stress and anxiety. Valerian is used in our herbal tea to treat insomnia and promote deep, restful sleep without the groggy side effects often associated with pharmaceutical sleep aids. Valerian root, similar to passionflower helps calm the nervous system, by increasing GABA levels.
Marigold
Marigold (Calendula officinalis) offers mild sedative, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties that can help manage anxiety and improve sleep quality. Marigold’s anti-inflammatory properties can aid in soothing digestive issues, which are often at the root cause of stress. A healthy digestive system can promote better sleep patterns. Chronic inflammation is often linked to increased anxiety. Marigold’s anti-inflammatory properties help reduce systemic inflammation, which can indirectly lower anxiety levels.
Dr Marina has her own collection of tea, tailored to help in different areas. You will find these ingredients in her award winning Sweet Surrender Tea blend.
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