Three natural herbs to help you get a better night’s sleep

You’re not alone if you need a helping hand in learning how to relax and enjoy a full night’s slumber.

You’ve tried counting sheep, a warm glass of milk before bed, blackout blinds and soothing music. But those magic zzzzzzz’s still elude you.

Many people have difficulty falling, or staying, asleep.

While medications are available to aid sleep, many people prefer to turn to natural alternatives such as exercising outdoors or meditation to help with managing stress and dealing with sleep challenges.

Another alternative method is the use of herbs containing sleep-enhancing properties.

Here are three herbs that may help:

Ashwagandha

Also known as Withania somnifera, this herb is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to help the body adapt to stress and calm the nervous system.

Passionflower

Yes, we love the name. But there is more to this climbing vine with its beautiful white and purple flowers than just looks.

Passiflora incarnate is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help decrease nervous tension and to help relieve sleeplessness and calm the mind.

Valerian

The use of the root of the valerian plant, officially known as Valeriana officinalis, dates back to ancient Greece and Rome.

Valerian is traditionally used in Western Herbal Medicine to help relieve nervous tension, calm the mind and help relieve sleeplessness.

Getting these in one easy dose

Trusted brand Swisse has a number of solutions incorporating natural herbs to provide sleep support and help you cope with the stress of daily life.

Swisse Ultiboost Calm & De-Stress contains ashwagandha, traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to help the body adapt to stress, and passionflower, traditionally used in Western Herbal Medicine to help relieve excess nervous energy.

Swisse Ultiboost Sleep includes valerian, which is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve nervous tension, aid mind relaxation and support healthy sleeping patterns.

Swisse Ultiboost Magnesium + Sleep Powder is a great-tasting formula that contains passionflower, which is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to calm the nervous system.

All designed to help you keep calm and carry on with a healthy amount of shut eye under your belt.

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