Do you think Plants can Cure your Sleep Apnea?

Do you think plants can cure your Sleep Apnea?

Some people use certain herbs that may improve insomnia and sleep apnea disorders. If you want to treat with these herbs, you should consult with their health care provider or medicine practitioner before taking herbal remedies. This is especially important because some remedies such as Melatonin interact with herbals like valerian and prescribed medicines.

Valerian Plant:

Valerian is an herb that is used for its calming and sedating properties. Studies show that it is useful for insomnia and chronic sleep disorders. It may take a few weeks to get the optimal effect. Some studies have found benefits with Valerian when it is combined with hops and/or lemon balm. It is generally well tolerated, and does not cause next-day drowsiness when taken at bedtime.

Melatonin:

Melatonin is a natural hormone that is secreted from the brain’s pineal gland. The gland regulates a person’s biological clock, particularly day and night cycles. Melatonin is generally used as a jet lag remedy. It may also help establish sleep patterns for shift workers.

Kampo Extract:

In 2002, some Japanese Researchers reported on the case of a 44-year-old male who was successfully treated for OSA by taking a Kampo extract, or traditional Japanese herbal formulation.

Vervain:

Vervain is used to relieve anxiety and depression, a remedy for people who are overbearing or overactive mind, and can improve sleep apnea symptoms.

Ayurvedic Medicine:

Ayurvedic remedies for insomnia include scalp and soles massage with sesame, brahmi, or jatamamsi oils, a warm bath, or a nutmeg ghee paste applied to the forehead and around the eyes. Sleep apnea is treated by changing sleep positions, humidifying the air, and nasya (nosedrops) with warm brahmi ghee.

If you are using natural remedies, whether to treat sleep apnea or other conditions, you should always tell your doctor what you're taking, how much, and how often.

This warning is important because some herbal preparations, or other natural remedies for sleep apnea that might be safe for you can interact with prescription medications.