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Tea for sleep has long been a remedy people all over the world have turned to.

But many herbs themselves play a part, too.

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5 teas for sleep

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(But more research is needed to see exactly how well it works for sleep and why.)

Otherwise, youre in the clear to try it!

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Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea is perhaps the most popular tea for sleep used in the U.S.

But this is only a theory, she says.

And like any herbal tea or product, talk to your doctor first if youre currently taking any medications.

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But take some of the claims around it with a grain of salt, says Collins.

Lavender is sometimes used as a tea and sometimes as aromatherapy.

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This can raise levels of GABA, similar to how chamomile works.

This in turn can lower the amount of anxiety someone may be feeling.

The caveat to this, Collins says, is if you have ahormone-sensitive cancer.

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And of course if you are on any medications, talk to your doctor first.

Also, if youre breastfeeding or if youre taking any medications, talk to your doctor first.

Some studies suggestthat lemon balm combined with valerian might help reduce insomnia.

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It especially seems to be effective in helping people with mild-to-moderate anxiety or insomnia.

Just check that its caffeine-free!

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