Do you know that feeling? You toss and turn in bed at night, your head full of thoughts, and rest seems impossible. When stress and poor sleep become a constant, your quality of life suffers in the long run. So it's high time to take action and break the vicious cycle – ideally, naturally.
Saint Hildegard of Bingen, known for her groundbreaking insights into holistic health, provides us with valuable inspiration for this. Her writings contain numerous recommendations on how to harmonize body and mind and thus achieve restful sleep.
The finest quality from Southern Europe with the incorruptible scent of sun-ripened lavender is used in classical medicine to calm restlessness, difficulty falling asleep, depressive moods, and exhaustion. Lavender blossoms are also excellent for herbal pillows for tension relief and to aid sleep.
Hops have also enjoyed great popularity as a "sleep mushroom" for centuries. The green cones of the female hop plant contain the hop resin lupulin, which is said to have calming, anxiety-relieving, and sleep-inducing effects. To make a relaxing tea, pour 2 teaspoons of hop blossoms with hot water and let the tea steep for 10 minutes. One sip before bedtime allows the hops to work their magic.
Saint Hildegard also swears by the power of lemon balm. The lemon-scented herb contains essential oils that relieve stress-related tension and soothe inner restlessness. Just one cup of lemon balm tea can help you leave everyday life behind and drift into a restful sleep. Lemon balm is also a great sleep aid in its ready-made tincture.
Liquorice root , an old, tried-and-tested cultivated plant whose root has been used medicinally since ancient times, is known for its balancing and sleep-promoting effects - without making you tired the next morning.
In addition to herbal remedies, Hildegard repeatedly emphasizes the importance of a conscious lifestyle for healthy sleep. This includes a balanced diet, plenty of exercise in the fresh air, but also periods of silence and contemplation. Even a short evening walk or a short meditation can help clear your head and find inner peace.
In combination with the gentle herbal remedies of Hildegard medicine, most sleep problems can be permanently controlled. Without side effects, but with plenty of joie de vivre and energy for the new day.
Curious? In our online shop, you'll find a large selection of original Hildegard products. We at Jura are convinced: Hildegard's healing powers work – then and now. Be inspired and find a life of harmony with us. Sweet dreams!