For a relaxing bedtime beverage, Donald Yance, an Oregon-based clinical herbalist and certified nutritionist, suggests combining several herbs as follows:  Passionflower and skullcap soothe agitated nervous systems and can help with mental chatter; oat seed strengthens the nervous system and helps people who are too tired to sleep; and chamomile provides a gently relaxing base.

1 chamomile tea bag
30 to 60 drops passionflower tincture
15 to 30 drops skullcap tincture
15 to 30 drops milky oat seed (Avena sativa) tincture

Pour boiling water over tea bag and let steep for five minutes.  Remove tea bag, and add drops of tincture to tea.  Stir in a touch of honey if desired.  Sip and enjoy.  Then set your Zen Alarm Clock and crawl into bed.

adapted from Body + Soul, May 2008 by Sarah Schmelling

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