Insomnia

Historical context

Historically, various cultures have viewed insomnia not just as a mechanical failure of the brain, but as an imbalance of the body's 'vital force' or energy.

Common symptoms

• Difficulty falling asleep
• Waking up frequently during the night
• Waking up too early
• Daytime fatigue

Mechanisms

Insomnia can be triggered by stress, anxiety, biochemical imbalances, or environmental factors. In holistic frameworks, it is often seen as hyperactivity of the nervous system.

Associated modalities

• homeopathy
• reiki

Clinical studies

• Kolkata Insomnia Clinical Assessment — Clinical Research Unit

Interesting facts

• The Houma and Cherokee tribes traditionally used Passionflower as a clinical digestive aid and as a social tea for deep relaxation and restorative sleep.