Homeopathy for sleep disorders

Homeopathic medicines

The following are possible homeopathic medicines:

  • Avena sativa
  • Coffea
  • Passiflora incarnata
  • Valeriana
  • Chamomilla
  • Cocculus
  • Hyoscyamus
  • Staphisagria
  • Zincum valerianicum

Avena sativa

Insomnia associated with nervous exhaustion Typical dosage of Avena sativa: drops D2 For more information about Avena sativa, please see our topic: Avena sativa

  • For nervous exhaustion: three times 5-10 drops daily
  • For insomnia (in the evening just before bedtime): 15-20 drops
  • Can also be used as an additional bridging measure in the case of drug weaning

Coffea

Insomnia possibly associated with migraine-like conditions and/or nervous heart complaints General dosage of Coffea for insomnia: Tablets D4, D6 For more information about Coffea, see our topic: Coffea

  • Patients are mentally and physically vividly excited
  • Sleeplessness as a result of a wide awake stream of thoughts
  • Palpitations, fast pulse
  • Nail headache
  • Increased urge to urinate
  • Reduction of potency and sexual desire
  • Hypersensitivity to sensory impressions and pain
  • Aggravation by noise, odors, cold and at night

Passiflora incarnata

General dosage of Passiflora incarnata for insomnia: drops D2

  • Consequences of drug abuse
  • Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system with nervousness and restlessness
  • To calm down: 3 x 5 drops over the day
  • As a sleeping pill: 5-20 drops in the evening

Valeriana

Insomnia with general restlessness General dosage of Valeriana: drops D2 More information about Valeriana can be found in our topic: Valeriana

  • Patient cannot keep still
  • Twitching, pulling and tearing through the limbs like electric shocks
  • Senses over-stimulated
  • Headaches that come suddenly and are associated with dizziness
  • Hypersensitivity to pain
  • Fatigue and great weakness
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Flying heat
  • Aggravation in the evening and at night, in rest, after exertion
  • Improvement in movement, employment.