Magnesium
Magnesium is known for its ability to soothe conditions like stress and anxiety which commonly affect sleep quality. It doesn’t have side effects such as drowsiness that medications for stress-related products do. Many foods that we each every day contain a good amount of magnesium, including almonds, Spinach, roasted cashew, roasted peanut, and soy milk. A healthy dose of magnesium helps to promote relaxation by helping you fall asleep faster and restfully.
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm extract is made from the plant Melissa officinalis, which was once used as a general-purpose herbal remedy. It has been found to have sedative effects, making it useful in treating anxiety and sleep disorders. An interesting placebo-controlled study was conducted on adolescent boys with ADHD who were given lemon balm extract or a placebo for eight weeks. The group given the herb demonstrated better behavior compared to those patients taking a placebo.
Passion Flower
Passionflower has been used medicinally for centuries in countries like Greece, Thailand, and Egypt. Here in America, passionflower was used by Native Americans to reduce pain way before painkiller was invented. Today, passionflower is used as a dietary supplement for anxiety and sleep problems. In some cases, it is applied to the skin for burns. Passionflower is also known under the name Maypop.
Ashwangadha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an ancient medicinal herb that is known as the "Indian ginseng". Ashwagandha has been used for centuries to support vitality, strength, endurance, and overall health. It’s an adaptogen herb that soothes the mood and fight against stress. In recent studies, it has been shown to boost brain function, lower blood sugar and cortisol levels, and help fight the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Golden Root
Golden root is also known as Rhodiola. It’s an herb that grows in the cold, mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. Its roots are considered adaptogens and contain more than 140 active ingredients, with the two most potent being rosavin and salidroside. People in Russia and Scandinavian countries have used Rhodiola for centuries to treat anxiety, fatigue, and depression.