Peppermint refers to those herbs to sleep which are also used to relieve indigestion besides insomnia. It has no side effects, though it does prevent the body from absorbing iron. So in case you are taking any iron supplements you need to avoid these herbs to sleep.
Lemon balm is also called Melissa, since it is a sedative which is often used after combining it with other sedatives. Not only this, it can also serve as a stomach soother. In order to use it, just add two or three spoons of lemon balm in a cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 5-15 minutes and then drink it.
St. John’s Wort is particularly effective among the various herbs to sleep. They are also effective in the treatment of depression as well as anxiety. They are also used as an ingredient in many over the counter sleep aids. These herbs to sleep also come in tablet form. Its side effects would include increased sensitivity to the sun. People who are already taking any other medications for depression or migraines should avoid using these herbs to sleep.
Sage refers to those herbs to sleep which are used to treat nervous conditions, sleep disorders besides depression. It has no known side effects. It can be used along with a meal, or as a tea and even as an additive with the other sleep aids.
Most of these herbs to sleep when compared to over the counter drugs have practically no side effects and are highly effective. Most of these have been used by different cultures for almost thousands of years. Thus they have come to be trusted as well as passed from one generation to another. But the g=fact remains that most of these herbs to sleep have not gone through any clinical testing.