Do you run hot at night, feeling wired, overheated, and too tense to settle into sleep?
After my last episode, a viewer pointed out that I often discuss herbs for cold, dry, depleted conditions, with less attention to those who run hot. I'm grateful for the nudge! In this episode, I turn toward cooling herbs and the different patterns that can keep us awake.
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I also share a little about my own recent broken sleep, from being sick and holding tension in my neck to lying awake with one thought I couldn't put down.
In this episode, I explore:
- Recognizing the hot sleeper: How heat, restlessness, and tension can shape our experience of bedtime.
- Hops: For the night when you feel wired and overheated.
- Skullcap: For the feeling of having too many plates in the air and being unable to unwind.
- Motherwort: Exploring the pattern of heat, agitation, and a racing heart.
- Wild lettuce: For the night when there's one thought you can't seem to release.
- Dosing and safety: How I approach each herb, why I suggest trying one at a time, and why wild lettuce deserves extra care.
If hormonal changes are part of your experience, you can also explore my episodes on menopause and perimenopause here:
Herbs and Perimenopause: https://youtu.be/N84r_ImhHvY?si=y302fHBk7FzTsE9v
Herbs for Menopause: https://youtu.be/zixKWxjW324?si=q4TAHxoxhDFrUJnR
What keeps you awake at night? I'd love to hear about your experience in the comments.
Herbal safety: This video is educational and is not individual medical advice. Herbs can interact with medications, including sedatives, and some are unsuitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Please check with your pharmacist or prescriber before adding an herb, especially if you take prescription medications or other sleep supports.
Additional Resources:
Learn more about these herbs in my Herb of the Month episodes:
Hops - https://youtu.be/u8TQmChL9XQ?si=CnmaACPjvYxDK7A- (Hops starts at 22:27)
Skullcap - https://youtu.be/JbJzYWnIGfc?si=p_k1-MWK7zEyX88u
Motherwort - https://youtu.be/iQDa7xBmLqE?si=w8J-cIcBBnmTtIEh
Wild Lettuce - Three Herbs for Managing Overwhelm and Anger https://youtu.be/Veni4JknQyM?si=SHOPgSdoMbGQyYAU (Wild Lettuce at minute 26:42)
Lemon Balm - https://youtu.be/Hnk9RBtpMig?si=CzKkh1oGJmDgAx7F
All tinctures can be purchased from Herbalists and Alchemists - I have no affiliation with this company I just like their tinctures and glycerites!
https://herbalist-alchemist.com/
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