Hops can also be taken as a bitter tea, or as a freeze-dried extract in capsule form. Kava Kava, the root of a tropical shrub, has a mild tranquilizing effect. Some consider it a natural equivalent of the prescription drum Valium. While it is sold in Germany as a natural relaxant and sleep aid, it is available in the United States only as a powder or as chips of root. The quality of commercial kava varies greatly.
Most people take it as a tea.
Lavender Aromatherapists love lavender. You can sprinkle lavender oil on your pillow or put it in a warm bath with some lemon balm for a soothing aroma that should make you feel sleepy. Lemon balm Also known as melissa, lemon balm is a sedative and stomach-smoother often used in combination with other sedative herbs. Add 2 to 4 teaspoons of the dried herb to a cup of boiling water for a soothing tea. No side effects have been reported.