Remedies for Insomia

Insomnia keeps a person from being able to fall asleep. It results in decreased energy and a weakened immune system. Insomnia can be the result of tension, anxiety, excessive stimulant use and overeating. It is possible to ease insomnia with remedies so that you can get a full night's rest.

Poppy Seeds

• According to iloveindia.com, milk that is extracted from poppy seeds helps a person to sleep. Mix 1/2 tsp. sugar with 1 1/2 oz. poppy seed milk. Taste the mixture and add more sugar as needed. Drink it after dinner each night to get a full night's rest.

Fenugreek Leaves

• The juice that is taken from fenugreek leaves can also be used as a home remedy for sleeplessness. Juice a fenugreek leaf and pour 2 tsp. of the juice into a cup. Add 1 tsp. honey to the juice and mix the two ingredients together. Drink the mixture before bed each night.

Banana Mixture

• Bananas and cumin can be consumed before bed to fix sleeping problems. Spread 1 tbsp. cumin seeds onto a cookie sheet and roast the seeds in the oven. Peel a banana and mash it with a spoon. Mix the roasted seeds into the banana and eat the mixture.

Celery

• Put a celery stalk with the leaves still intact into a juicer. Mix 1 tsp. of the celery juice with 1 tsp. honey and drink the mixture. This must be done once a day, preferably right before dinner time.

Valerian

• Valerian root is a natural nerve and muscle relaxer, according to homemademedicine.com. Combine 1 tsp. valerian root with 1 tsp. chamomile flowers and 1 tsp. hops. Steep these ingredients into a cup of boiling water for 45 minutes. Drink this tea once a day an hour before bedtime. Sweeten the tea with honey if you wish.