Name: Sleepy valerian tea
Ingredients: 25g dried valerian root (sedative); 50g dried lemon balm (eases stress); 25g dried passion flower (helps the brain to switch off); 25g dried rose petals (mild sedative); 25g dried hop flowers (for insomnia); 25g dried lemongrass (for restful sleep)

Sleep valerian tea with leaves and flowers on a teacup

25g dried valerian root (sedative)
50g dried lemon balm (eases stress)
25g dried passion flower (helps the brain to switch off)
25g dried rose petals (mild sedative)
25g dried hop flowers (for insomnia)
25g dried lemongrass (for restful sleep)

Method

step 1
Mix all the herbs together well. Store in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place.
step 2
Use one heaped tablespoon to a cup of boiling water. Place the herbs in a tea infuser ball or small teapot.
step 3
Allow to steep for 5 minutes. Discard the herbs.
step 4
Sweeten to taste with honey or a vegan alternative and drink 30 minutes before bedtime. Keeps for 1 year.