Do you have restless, sleepless nights? If yes, then you should brew some herbal lemon balm tea before bed, as it not only tastes good but the tea is treasured for its abilities to combat insomnia. Unlike the traditional teas, this herbal tea has no caffeine and has a calming effect on your body.
1. According to a study, lemon balm tea leads to an increase in the production of glycine, a chemical that relaxes nerves and muscles and also acts as a mild sedative.
2. Sleepless nights and insomnia often go hand in hand with stress and depression. Lemon balm tea can ease depression and anxiety too. The tea contains the chemical luteolin that promotes relaxation. You can simply steep a cup and inhale its pleasant fragrance and feel your worries melt away as you sip this delicious brew.
You will easily find lemon balm tea in drugstores and supermarkets. You can also order the tea online. Here’s how you can brew this herbal tea:
--Bring a cup of water to boil in a pan.
--Now add 2-3 teaspoons of lemon balm tea leaves.
--Allow the herbal tea to infuse for three to four minutes and strain the tea in a cup.
--You can then squeeze in some lemon juice to enhance its taste.
--Brew this refreshing cup of tea 30 minutes before going to bed.