Bay Leaves: for Insomnia (Sleep Aid)

How to use bay leaves to treat insomnia.

1. Insomnia is a
   common problem where people find it difficult to "switch off"
   and fall asleep easily at night.

There are many issues which can cause this, such as eating an
unhealthy diet, or having general stress and anxiety.

2. The good news is
   that bay leaves have been used as a natural medicine for thousands of
   years and have the ability to trigger relaxation hormones in your body,
   helping you to fall asleep.

3. Simply take three
   bay leaves and place them in a fireproof bowl. Burn them using a match or
   a lighter. Be careful as these leaves are very inflammable and burn very
   quickly.

4. The natural
   aromas from the leaves cause your body to relax within 5-10 minutes. This
   is due to the natural essential oils the leaves contain such as Pinene,
   and Cineole.

5. The leaves also
   contain Eugenol and Mycrene. These compounds have the effect of reducing
   stress from the body

6. Burn the bay
   leaves around an hour before you wish to sleep. Put away your phone and
   mobile devices and simply allow yourself to relax. This will help you to
   unwind and prepare your mind for rest.

7. This process will
   also help you to get a rejuvenating night's sleep, with less chance of
   waking up restless during the night or early morning.

8. The leaves
   themselves can be used to flavour delicious meals. In fact a compound
   called linalool found in bay leaves has been shown to reduce anxiety and
   improve social interaction.

9. To enjoy these
   benefits, the leaves can be steeped in water to create a bay leaf tea, or
   added to soups and stews, and removed when cooked.

10. Bay leaves are
    most commonly used as a spice but also have many other health benefits, be
    sure to  see our video “Bay Leaves:
    Benefits and Uses” to learn more.

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