Insomnia and Anxiety

Passion Flower

A Passion Flower is a beautiful climbing plant that does well in sunny locations.
It is also a natural sedative, the calming effects are also good for easing stress and anxiety as well as aiding a good nights sleep without feeling dopey the next day. 
To make your own blend of  Passion Flower tea pick the flowers and leaves when the plant is coming into bloom and leave them to dry naturally in a shady spot.

Once ready use 1oz of dried plant to 1½ pints of water.
Heat gently until it is boiling, then leave it for one minute, then turn off the heat and allow it to infuse for another 10 minutes before straining and drinking.

If you do not have room to grow your own passion flowers you can easily buy the herb already dried, or in supplements online and in health food stores.