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

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

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

Tea is best made with 2 teaspoons of dried lemon balm to a cup of boiling water. Steep the tea for ten minutes, strain, and drink immediately before retiring.

A native of the mountainous regions of the western Mediterranean, Lavender is a flowering shrub that was first 'domesticated' by the Arabians before it was later spread throughout Europe by the Romans.

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

The essential oil from this flowering herb acts to depress the central nervous system in a manner that is similar to many pharmaceutical tranquilizers.

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

Lavender oil can be applied topically to relax the muscles or its aroma can be inhaled for a calming effect. Rubbing lavender essential oil on the feet is an especially effective method of application, as anything applied to the feet is absorbed rapidly.

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

You should note that allergic contact dermatitis has been described in some people applying lavender products externally. In order to safely detect an allergic reaction it is a good idea to do a spot test before administering a full application.

You should also note that not all varieties of lavender have a tranquilizing effect - some, like Spanish lavender, could have just the opposite effect.

Hops are the fruit of a member of the cannabis family native to Asia, Europe, and North America. Widely grown in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, hops appear as a main ingredient in the flavoring of beer.

Hops are usually used in conjunction with other herbs and flowers. They are often coupled with lavender, chamomile or valerian, but also holds their own as a relaxing natural sedative. The dried fruits, from which a tea can be made, are frequently available, as are capsules, tablets, and tinctures.

Ordinarily, no side effects or adverse drug interactions are reported from the use of hops, though some people have experienced a rare allergic reaction or contact dermatitis from the pollen crystals in the fruits.