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| and ensure a good night's sleep. Here are a small range of examples: |
| Sleep Tea I |
| St. John's wort Lemon balm leaves Valerian root Cowslip flowers Hawthorn berries Passionflower Oatstraw Hops Lavender |
| Combine equal parts. Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1 to 2 tsp. of the dried herb mixture and leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink 1 cup before going to bed. |
| Sleep Tea II Skullcap, 3 parts Passionflower, 2 parts Chamomile, 1 part Spearmint, 1 part Roses, 1 part |
| Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1 to 2 tsp. of the mixture and leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink 1 cup before going to bed. |
| Sleep Tea III Skullcap, 1 part Hops, 1 part Motherwort, 1 part Chamomile, 1 part Lemon balm, 2 parts |
| Valerian root (include with above herbs for severe insomnia), 1 part. |
| Infuse 2 to 3 tsp. of the mixture for each cup of boiling water. Valerian has a strong flavor, which some people dislike, so this combination may be easier to take in tincture form, 50 drops as needed. |
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