The Herb Network Coming to realize the meanings of our dreams helps us to grow into better human beings. But no dream can be understood if you can't fall asleep. Learning about herbs can gently remedy some types of sleeplessness and allow you to drift comfortably off to sleep. Still other herbs offer the sleeper a way to induce dream activity and recall. Insomnia in Children You may wish to treat Sleepless Children with herbal Aromatherapy.
Young children respond quickly to the mildest scent treatment.
On the first night, place 1 drop of chamomile oil in boiling water. Put the pan of heated water in a safe place away from the child but close enough so that the scent fills the room. On the second night, place 1 drop of geranium oil in the boiling water. Repeat the ritual alternating the type of oil on alternating nights, until the child sleeps through the night. Keep in mind that some essential oils used to relax become stimulants with high dosages, so only use one drop per night.