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Valerian tea

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The root of the valerian plant has been shown in some studies to speed the onset of sleep and improve sleep quality.

Some people hold that valerian tea along with motherwort, chamomile, and catnip brews, none of which contain caffeine, will help make you drowsy.

It may not be any property of the actual tea however, but the power of the relaxing ritual as you get ready for bed, says Roehrs.