Herbal Sleeping Pills

MCGMCG Posts: 780
edited December 2007 in All Encompassing Trip
Anybody here know of some good ones? I haven't been sleeping well as of late and I need a well rested mind to write my finals.

Thanks
Which came first,
the bad idea or me befallen by it?
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  • try a glass of milk.
    "It's all happening"
  • MCGMCG Posts: 780
    try a glass of milk.

    Thanks for the suggestion but I have a lot of problems with my stomach, dairy is very difficult for me to digest.
    Which came first,
    the bad idea or me befallen by it?
  • i had a friend who took Melatonin pills. I don't know much about them though.
    "It's all happening"
  • Melatonin is AWESOME. It works for me anyway!
  • i had a friend who took Melatonin pills. I don't know much about them though.

    I have benn taking melatonin for years. it works pretty good. just take a pill (or 2) with at least 8 ounces of water about 1/2 hour before bed. They don't make you drousy the next day, either.
  • MCGMCG Posts: 780
    Thanks everybody, I'll give that a try.
    Which came first,
    the bad idea or me befallen by it?
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Yes, melatonin works nicely.

    If you are stressed out...exercise.
    Have sex, go for a run, yoga
    There is no better way to calm the mind and ease the stress.

    Good luck with your finals! :)
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,513
    I know it's not herbal, but I started taking Ambien when I was in the UK last month (I knew I'd have trouble sleeping due to jetlag & the unfamiliarity with the four different hotel beds).

    I must say, it worked like a charm. If you choose to use chemistry, this is the way to go.
  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    TrixieCat wrote:
    Yes, melatonin works nicely.

    If you are stressed out...exercise.
    Have sex...:)

    I stopped reading at this point. Just follow the above and all will be well! :D
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  • MCGMCG Posts: 780
    TrixieCat wrote:
    Yes, melatonin works nicely.

    If you are stressed out...exercise.
    Have sex, go for a run, yoga
    There is no better way to calm the mind and ease the stress.

    Good luck with your finals! :)

    Thank you, all some of my favorite methods, except I don't start learning yoga for about another month.
    Which came first,
    the bad idea or me befallen by it?
  • chamomile tea might help. and while it's not herbal, tylenol PM is good too, non habit-forming
  • PJaddictedPJaddicted Posts: 1,432
    Valerian

    Works excellent....I've been taking it for a long time.

    Valerian is a perennial plant that has been used as an herbal remedy since the time of the Ancient Greeks, who used it to treat digestive problems. The herb grows in damp areas throughout the Americas, Europe and northern Asia. Valerian root has been used for centuries to treat nervous system disorders, and it is commonly used as a sleep aid as well.

    As Valerian root ages, it produces a substance known as isovaleric acid. This compound and another acid known as valerenic acid are significant active ingredients that are present in the volatile oils found in Valerian root. These volatile oils are thought to be responsible for Valerian root's ability to relax the central nervous system and promote a good night's sleep.

    Does valerian root really work?

    Double blind studies have shown that Valerian root can decrease the amount of time it takes for people with mild insomnia to fall asleep. Valerian root is also used to treat anxiety disorders and counteract stress. It has a sedative effect that helps to relax the central nervous system and provide a feeling of calmness. In addition to its use as a tranquilizer and sleep aid, many herbalists also recommend Valerian root as a remedy for tension headaches and muscular pain because of its ability to act as a muscle relaxant.

    In contrast to prescription sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medications, Valerian root has few side effects. Particularly significant is the fact that Valerian root does not cause the feeling of grogginess associated with the use of prescription sleep aids. Further, the herb is not addictive.

    Valerian root is available in capsules, tablets, tinctures, and liquid extracts. The effective dosage varies depending on how the supplement is prepared.

    Total daily intake should be no more than 15 grams of plant material, which is usually about 15 to 20 drops of tincture taken several times a day or 450 to 500 mg of concentrated, standardized extract. Standardized extracts should contain between .5 % and 1% volatile oils. Valerian root can also be prepared as a tea by steeping 1 teaspoon of the dried root in a cup of hot water for ten minutes. Time-release formulas of Valerian root are useful for maintaining a feeling of relaxation throughout the day. They can also be taken an hour or so before bedtime to help induce sleep.

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  • JamalJamal Posts: 2,115
    MCG wrote:
    Anybody here know of some good ones? I haven't been sleeping well as of late and I need a well rested mind to write my finals.

    Thanks
    Well, maybe not the best idea before finals, but the kind you can smoke does a pretty decent job. I'ma pop one of those in a few.

    No, seriously, try and tire yourself silly.... have a cup of warm milk with honey
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  • pjoasisrulepjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    Ive been wondering the same thing for awhile as well cause I havent slept well for years and years. Is there anything that is safe and has good studies on it?
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  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    mookie9999 wrote:
    I stopped reading at this point. Just follow the above and all will be well! :D
    sounds good on paper
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    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • senninsennin Posts: 2,146
    You know what the best sleeping pill is.....right?? ;)
  • Valerian...Works excellent....I've been taking it for a long time.





    Ditto to that! It really does relax you without making you tired the next day...
  • corycory Posts: 736
    300mg of Seroquel. Not herbal but effective.

    Don't attempt to fight it. It's useless. Sweet dreams.
    Revive the heart of the heartless...

    Why would you start was has no end?
  • I'm with everyone else that suggested Melatonin. Every now and then I take a 1mg pill and it does the trick. For me, it doesn't hit me hard, it's just a very slow drift that starts about a half hour after I take it. I've even broken it in half before. But I just need a gentle nudge to help me sometimes. If you need a shove, drink a pint of NyQuil or something :D
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  • Urban HikerUrban Hiker Posts: 1,312
    I've had good results with melatonin as well, some pretty awesome dreams too.
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  • ChazzChazz Posts: 1,135
    MCG wrote:
    Anybody here know of some good ones? I haven't been sleeping well as of late and I need a well rested mind to write my finals.

    Thanks

    We have NIGHTOL in the UK which works for me - not sure if they have it in Canada though??
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  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    TrixieCat wrote:
    sounds good on paper

    Sounds good on paper, plastic, vinyl, squeaky old bed, alumin.... Oh, you were speaking theoretically, weren't ya?!? Nevermind.
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

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