Herbal Remedies

Three containers on a wooden surface: a small amber glass dropper bottle, a larger jar with a metal lid filled with dried herbs or tea, and a clear jar tipped over spilling dried herbs or tea onto the surface, against a background of white horizontal siding.

Valerian Tincture

For a simple valerian tincture, put 1 oz. of dried valerian into a glass pint jar. Fill with vodka, shake, and allow to sit for 6 weeks. Make sure to shake the jar once or twice a day during this time. After 6 weeks, strain off and pour into a tincture jar. Keep in a cool, dry place.

Take a dropper full before bed and if you wake during the night.