One half of the American population has trouble sleeping, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Sleep is vital to health and well-being, and sleeping enough hours and obtaining deep enough sleep enable the body to heal itself and better perform waking tasks, both mental and physical. Here are a few homeopathic remedies that have been used for a hundred years to treat insomnia.
Aconitum
The University of Maryland Medical Center suggests homeopathic doses of aconitum to treat the type of insomnia that follows illness or fever. Aconitum is made from the plant aconitum aapellus, also known as Monkshood or Wolfsbane. The remedy is made of the whole plant, including the flower.
Coffea
The homeopathic remedy coffea is made from coffee and is known to treat the type of insomnia that comes on from over excitement. The person needing this remedy has trouble falling asleep and sleeps lightly, being easily awakened. This remedy can also be used for people who are wakeful from drinking too much coffee. The insomnia can also be accompanied by diarrhea. Children who are sleepless because of coffee intake from breast milk can also benefit from this remedy.
Nux vomica
Nux vomica is a homeopathic remedy used to treat insomnia is a person who experiences anger or irritability. This remedy also treats the effects of overuse of caffeine and alcohol and drugs abuse. The person who needs this remedy are light sleepers and wake early in the morning. This remedy also helps those who suffer from overindulgence of food and have indigestion causing sleeplessness.
Arsenicum album
Arsenicum album is a homeopathic remedy commonly used to treat sleeplessness that is caused by anxiety and worry. The University of Maryland Medical Center suggests arsenicum to treat insomnia that occurs after midnight. The person needing this remedy is thirsty and chilly and will also be restless, waking to get out of bed and pace.
Ignaita
Another homeopathic remedy used to treat insomnia is Ignatia. The remedy is best prescribed for an individual who has experienced a recent loss or a grief that keeps them from deep sleep. Another indication for this remedy is frequent yawning or sighing.
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