How Soursop Helps Cure Sleepless Nights
How Soursop helps cure sleepless nights
By Catherine Ifeoma Samfelix.
There are different remedies for sleepless nights, a lot of research have been made, many solutions have been proffered, then there’s is a natural remedy suitable for sleepless nights and soursop leave tea is one of them. It remedy sleepless nights though it’s not consumed by a pregnant woman or nursing mothers, including those battling with low blood pressure.
Soursop can actually aid sleep due to its natural compounds that helps in calming the nervous system which reduces anxiety whereby promoting relaxation. Research has shown that the sedative property can eradicate insomnia and improve quality sleep.
It’s been discovered that soursop contains compound that interact with neurotransmitters in the brain, it calms the mind and promote feelings of relaxation naturally.
When you look out for deep and more restful sleep, soursop can be of great help. Regular consumption of its tea may improve sleep duration and deep sleep generally. Hence, it’s anxiolytic effect can help one fall asleep and stay asleep.
In many Caribbean and Latin American culture, teas made from soursop leaves are used as a natural remedy for insomnia, anxiety and restlessness.
The big question remains, how can you consume soursop to be able to get your desired results? There are several ways to consume it, such as steeping the dried leaves in hot water 5-10 minutes and drink before bedtime.
Preparation
You may want to know the preparation process, get up to 3-5 fresh or dried soursop leaves, 500ml of clean water, 1 tea spoon of honey for a better taste or flavor, just one slice of ginger, few drops of lemon juice though not compulsory.
Then boil the leave in a low heat of about 10-15 minutes, turn off the heat and let it steep for 5 minutes. Drink warm about 30 minutes before bedtime.
Yet another way is also to consume the fruit or juice as a bed time snack or dessert to promote relaxation.
Overdoes?
But then, it is also important to note that large or frequent consumption of soursop may not be safe, as annonacin has been linked to potential neurotoxic effects with very high intake.
