Insomnia
Difficulty falling asleep, waking in the night and feeling tired in the morning – insomnia is a frequent companion of a busy life. In this category you will find herbs for sleep and evening relaxation that folk medicine has traditionally used for restful sleep and to ease everyday tension.
The tinctures include Balance (peppermint, valerian and lemon balm) and Relax (peppermint, valerian and hawthorn) – two blends with valerian, perhaps the best-known sleep herb. We have also added Melissa (lemon balm), Crategi (hawthorn), Primulina (cowslip) and Hypericum (St John’s wort).
If you are looking for a sleep tincture but also enjoy tea, browse the dried herbs: valerian root, lemon balm, lavender, hawthorn flower, cowslip and red clover. A warm infusion of lemon balm or lavender an hour before bed can become a soothing evening ritual.
Herbs work best alongside good sleep hygiene: a regular bedtime, a dark and cool bedroom, no coffee late in the afternoon and no phone in bed. They do not replace medical care for chronic insomnia. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication – especially sedatives, sleeping pills or antidepressants – consult a doctor first.
FAQ
Balance and Relax are the most popular, as both contain valerian and peppermint, combined with lemon balm or hawthorn respectively. Melissa is a good choice if you prefer a single gentle herb. Read the descriptions and contraindications on each product page before deciding.
The manufacturer’s standard recommendation is 20 drops (about 1 ml) dissolved in a glass of water, 3 times a day, 10–15 minutes before meals. Many people plan the last dose for the evening. Do not exceed the daily dose and see the instructions for use on the product page.
Do not combine herbs such as valerian and St John’s wort with sleeping pills, sedatives, antidepressants or alcohol without consulting a doctor. Combining them may strengthen or weaken the effect of the medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can judge whether it is safe.