Diet is the safest method. Properly using Chinese herbs with calming and sedative effects to regulate the body can naturally and healthfully induce sleepiness. The following are seven recommended soups and beverages for you to try: one, Sour Jujube Seed Soup:
Three qian of sour jujube seeds are crushed, decocted in water, and taken one hour before bedtime each night. Sour jujube seeds can inhibit the central nervous system and have a relatively stable sedative effect. They are particularly effective for vexing insomnia or palpitations caused by blood deficiency. two, Calming Heart Soup:
Three qian each of longan pulp and Salvia miltiorrhiza are decocted with two bowls of water until reduced to half a bowl. Take it 30 minutes before bedtime. It can achieve a calming effect, especially for those with insomnia due to heart blood deficiency. three, Tranquilizing Spirit Soup:
Steam five qian of fresh lily until cooked, add one egg yolk, mix with 200cc of water, add a little rock sugar, bring to a boil, then mix with another 50cc of water. Drink one hour before bedtime. Lily has the effects of clearing the heart, tranquilizing the spirit, and sedation. Regular consumption can yield immediate results. four, Three-Ingredient Insomnia Soup:
Three qian of sour jujube seeds, and one qian each of Ophiopogon japonicus and Polygala tenuifolia are decocted with 500cc of water until reduced to 50cc. Take before bedtime. All three herbs have the effects of calming the heart, tranquilizing the spirit, and sedation; combined, they have a hypnotic effect. five, Longan and Lotus Seed Soup:
Take two liang each of longan and lotus seeds to make a soup. It nourishes the heart, tranquilizes the spirit, strengthens the spleen, and tonifies the kidneys. It is most suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and those with long-term insomnia. six, Nourishing Heart Congee:
Take 35 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 10 pitted red dates, 10 grams each of Ophiopogon japonicus and Poria cocos, decoct with 2000cc of water until reduced to 500cc. Remove the dregs, then cook with washed rice and water. After the rice is cooked, add brown sugar and consume. It can nourish qi and blood to tranquilize the spirit and has a significant improvement effect on palpitations (rapid heartbeat), forgetfulness, insomnia, and excessive dreaming. seven, Lily and Mung Bean Milk:
Take 25 grams each of lily and mung beans, with a small amount of rock sugar. Cook until soft. When consuming, add some milk. It has the effect of clearing the heart, eliminating vexation, and sedating for those who cannot sleep in the summer. Milk contains tryptophan, which can be converted into serotonin in the brain to promote sleep.