Anyone tried celestial sleepy time tea?

bobbiedr
bobbiedr Posts: 260 Member
edited November 8 in Food and Nutrition
I was reading into it, and I'm thinking about trying it. I'm hoping that it will help me stay asleep at night.

I am constantly waking up throughout the night, so I don't feel like I'm refreshed in the morning. I was actually thinking about getting the sleepy time extra with valerian root.

Anyone take it? Does it help you sleep at night?
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  • almille
    almille Posts: 89
    I dont know about helping sleep- I sleep like a rock no matter what- but it is Delicious! I love the way it smells, its one of my favorites.
  • Merleygirl61
    Merleygirl61 Posts: 18
    hi ..

    Yes i use this all the time..

    Works like it says.. Always have a box in my pantry..

    I say go for it.. WHich reminds me.. I need to use it again... lol

    Hope you find it works for you too..
  • chopps_22
    chopps_22 Posts: 11 Member
    I find it helps you wind down to go to sleep more than actually helping you sleep.
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    It's tasty, but does not make me drowsy or keep me asleep. Narcotics, on the other hand... :wink:
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    It doesn't help me sleep, but it's very gentle. I like it.
  • rc630
    rc630 Posts: 310 Member
    I like the tea but I haven't found that it changes anything about my sleep.
    My roommate last year used to take melatonin to help her sleep, maybe you could look into that. A lot of people seem to not mind using it because it's more natural than things like ambien, lunesta, etc.
  • tamnih20
    tamnih20 Posts: 47 Member
    I like it! Good taste.. but doesnt help me sleep
  • ahinescapron
    ahinescapron Posts: 351 Member
    I am a terrible insomniac. I have been drinking the sleepy time tea and taking melatonin at bedtime. I would recommend trying melatonin if you haven't. I have tried several prescription and over the counter things that did not work for me. You can buy it at wal-mart and it natural.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    It might depend on what your problem with sleep is. It doesn't work for me, none of the herbal/OTC treatments worked for me. I'm an ambien kind of girl, that works...about 3/4 of the time.
  • Jenn728
    Jenn728 Posts: 683 Member
    I have tried it but not necessarily to help me sleep...just to wind down.

    A friend of mine told me her and her husband just started taking Passion flower, it's drops they put in their tea at night. She said it helped her hubby sleep like a baby. It is also used for anxiety and depression too. I need to try it. I fall asleep quick but can't sleep through the night and wake up tired.
  • cbbarge
    cbbarge Posts: 250 Member
    Constant waking is a sign of sleep apena and tea won't help. You may want to consider a sleep study.
  • docturtle
    docturtle Posts: 156 Member
    I think it's very soothing...may just well help you sleep. =)
  • nwoww
    nwoww Posts: 15 Member
    I drink the sleepy time tea with a double dose of melatonin...the tea alone didn't seem to help, but I have major sleep issues. I like the melatonin. It helps me sleep without feeling "hungover" in the morning.
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    The tea is nice, not sure that it actually helps you sleep though... If you want herbal go for melanin...
  • bobbiedr
    bobbiedr Posts: 260 Member
    I fall asleep quick but can't sleep through the night and wake up tired.

    This is my problem. I have NO problems falling asleep. It's the staying asleep that's the problem. I was thinking about trying Nutrilite's valerian & hops supplements, but they are so expensive.

    I'm also worried about trying sleeping pills because I really don't want to get addicted to any.
  • JennyGeek
    JennyGeek Posts: 5
    i found some herbal sleeping pills at Sprouts near my house that I take every so often. I like them because I don't wake up like a zombie in the morning like if I were to take an OTC sleeping pill.
  • KiraLech
    KiraLech Posts: 21
    My absolute fave! I keep the regular one at work for a calming affect, and the sleeptime extra at home to drink before bed. Yummy Yummy Yummy!
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    Yes! But anything warm with a bit of honey will do that. Make sure you're reading about sleep deprivation (there was a Dr. Oz article in Parade MAgazine last Sunday to check) and once you know what to avoid, I think a little tea would be a great way to ease into sleep. GL!
  • Sweetchaos66
    Sweetchaos66 Posts: 59 Member
    I am a terrible insomniac. I have been drinking the sleepy time tea and taking melatonin at bedtime. I would recommend trying melatonin if you haven't. I have tried several prescription and over the counter things that did not work for me. You can buy it at wal-mart and it natural.

    I use melatonin and self hypnosis (apps I downloaded on my phone) My kids doctor recommend melatonin for my kids so its safe. My problem is winding down though. I was told there is a time release melatonin which should help you stay asleep.
  • islandjumper
    islandjumper Posts: 369 Member
    it's pretty good...Yogi Bedtime tea is pretty amazing as well
  • MountainMamaMarissa
    MountainMamaMarissa Posts: 202 Member
    I am an insomniac! I'm up and down all night most nights. I've had Sleepy Time tea for years and although it tastes good, I don't think it has helped me sleep, however you may want to try Melatonin. When I can remember to take it, I get a pretty decent night of rest. Good luck!
  • PositivelyFlawed
    PositivelyFlawed Posts: 316 Member
    I found it very soothing, but only had a few k-cups of it in a sample pack. I didn't really notice if i slept better, but it is delicious and has a very calming and soothing effect.
  • applebobbrush
    applebobbrush Posts: 235 Member
    I use it and I love it. I use the sleepytime extra with vanilla.

    Just an fyi, if you do any blood tests valerian root, which is the main relaxing ingredient, can raise your AST (liver) levels. It doesn't do any damage but just tell your doctor so they don't think you are having early liver disease problems.
  • eillamarie
    eillamarie Posts: 862 Member
    Try a melatonin supplement about 30 minutes before you go to bed. Melationin is the "sleep hormone" that your body naturally makes (although obviously it doesn't always make enough!), so it's completely natural & safe!
  • kkhilton
    kkhilton Posts: 1
    It is funny I just read this. I started drinking one cup at night two weeks ago and every night fell right to sleep. Only have had a couple nights that I was up. That is a miracle for me. I do not know exactly what is in this that makes it so wonderful, but I do love it. Sweet Dreams!
  • MindyBlack
    MindyBlack Posts: 954 Member
    I love that tea. It doesn't knock me out but helps relax me so I can sleep. It is delicious too. Valerian works really well but last time I used it my stomach hurt.
  • AmyJo54915
    AmyJo54915 Posts: 103
    I love it! I drink it every night :-)
  • nancyjeanmc
    nancyjeanmc Posts: 1
    I use this tea all the time and it works like a charm. If I'm out at night or playing sports at night, this really helps.
  • crazybigchick
    crazybigchick Posts: 245
    I am a terrible insomniac. I have been drinking the sleepy time tea and taking melatonin at bedtime. I would recommend trying melatonin if you haven't. I have tried several prescription and over the counter things that did not work for me. You can buy it at wal-mart and it natural.

    I love melatonin! I had four children in five years. After soo many years of having to get up every two hours (if I was lucky), i lost the ability to sleep through the night! Melatonin helps me stay asleep and doesn't leave me drowsy in the morning. If you haven't tried it, look into it. Also, sleepy time tea is one of my favs, but doesn't help me sleep.
  • OneFitMom_
    OneFitMom_ Posts: 151 Member
    I drink it every night before bed!
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