As is well known, breastfeeding mothers are prone to sleepless nights and a lack of rest. To help with this, saffron is a good option. Indeed, she can let three saffron threads steep for ten minutes in a large glass of water.
In addition, she can combine saffron with rhodiola in capsule form in the morning, on an empty stomach, with a large glass of water.
It has also been scientifically proven that linden is a natural sedative, so it will be a great help in allowing the heart and body to rest, and thus the mother can breastfeed without being stressed, especially since stress can decrease milk supply. Linden can be found paired with lemon in tea bags, and the breastfeeding mother can have two to three cups a day. The lemon/linden blend can also be made by hand.
What the science says: stress and anxiety, sleep, linden, valerian and calming herbs
What published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for perspective — these studies address material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
Stress and anxiety
Chronic stress raises blood pressure and inflammation, and contributes to the onset of many illnesses (Arthritis Res Ther, 2010); conversely, calming herbs (CNS Drugs, 2013), physical activity and good sleep reduce anxiety. The first remedy remains that of the heart — dhikr, prayer, trust in Allah — which the professor places above any other. Precaution: anxiety that takes over daily life, panic attacks, or persistent waswas warrant psychological support consistent with your values.
Sleep
Improving sleep improves mental health as a whole, according to a meta-analysis of randomized trials (Sleep Med Rev, 2021); sleep hygiene (regular hours, darkness, no screens or coffee in the evening) has a measurable effect on insomnia (Fam Pract, 2018) (Sleep Med Rev, 2025). The Sunnah adds its own guidance: sleeping early, on the right side, after the bedtime supplications. Precaution: insomnia lasting more than three months, snoring with breathing pauses, or significant daytime sleepiness should be investigated by a doctor.
Linden, valerian and calming herbs
Valerian improves sleep quality according to several meta-analyses (Am J Med, 2006) (J Evid Based Integr Med, 2020); linden contains anxiolytic flavonoids (J Ethnopharmacol, 2008), and a network review compares herbs against anxiety (passionflower, lemon balm, lavender…) (Pharmacol Res, 2022). Precaution: do not combine valerian, passionflower or hops with sleeping pills and anxiolytics without medical advice; avoid before driving; take as a course of a few weeks rather than continuously.
