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Lemon Balm is an herbaceous perennial in the mint family. It occurs naturally in southern Europe and northern Africa where it grows in landfills, on disturbed land and along roadsides from sea level into the mountains.

It can be grown in any well-drained soil and is especially tolerant of poor, sandy soils. It can also withstand the full force of the sun.

Lemon Balm exhibits an effective sedative action and is typically made into a pleasant, lemony-tasting tea.

Try making a tea with 2 teaspoons of dried lemon balm in a cup of boiling water. Steep the tea for 10 minutes, strain, and drink just prior to retiring.

Passion flower is a flowering plant that is indigenous to an area from the Argentina to Brazil and southeast US.

It gets its name because it reminded the early pilgrims of the passion of Christ.

Passion flower is occasionally referred to as Apricot Vine, Maypops, Passion Vine, Granadilla and Maracoc. It has been used historically as a tranquilizer and tobacco substitute (in addition to other things).

On top of having a profound effect on the central nervous system, passion flower also acts as an anti-spasmodic on the smooth muscles of the body, including the entirety of the digestion system, which accounts for its ability to promote and ease digestion.

Some people consider the passion flower as the herb of choice for treating insomnia as it doesn't produce side effects and results in a relaxing, restful sleep without grogginess the next morning.

Additionally, it is non-addictive and may be used in both children and the elderly without complication.

If used for its medicinal purposes, the whole plant may be used. It is typically collected after some of the berries have matured, then dried whole.

To make an effective passion flower tea, pour a cup of boiling water onto a teaspoonful of the dried herb and let it infuse for 15 minutes. Drink a cup 30 minutes before you get into bed.

Indigenous to the mountains of the western Mediterranean, Lavender is a flowering shrub which was 'domesticated' by the Arabians before it was later spread widely throughout Europe by the Romans.

Lavender was brought to North America by the Pilgrims and it was seen as one of the very first garden plants in Australia during the 19th century. It is found in abundance in the wild in many parts of the world as well as being garden grown in well-drained, sunny areas, preferably in a slightly alkaline soil. The smaller species can also be grown quite easily in well-drained pots.

This popular flowering herb's essential oil depresses the central nervous system in a manner that is similar to many pharmaceutical tranquilizers.

Lavender is both useful and effective in its usage as a sleep aid. In addition to the use of lavender flowers in a tea, it may also be used as an essential oil distilled from the stems, flowers and leaves of the plant.

Lavender oil can be applied topically as a muscle relaxant or its aroma can be inhaled to produce a calming effect. Rubbing lavender essential oil on the feet is a particularly effective method of application, as anything on the feet is absorbed rapidly.

Widely used in aromatherapy, Lavender oil can also be added to bathwater, dispersed in a vaporizer or simply popped onto a tissue and breathed in. The essential oil from the flowers and leaves can also be employed in a sachet under your pillow.

It should be noted however that allergic contact dermatitis has been documented in some people applying lavender products externally. So that you can safely detect an allergic reaction it is sensible to carry out a spot test before administering a full application.

Also note that not all varieties of lavender have a tranquilizing effect - some, like Spanish lavender, may have just the opposite effect.