Originally Posted by
zerothehero 
AnvilheadII, I get good results for insomnia with valerian root. I noticed it wasn't on your list. You can get it in capsules or make tea from roots. It grows near my house.
Better still is vipassana meditation. I try to do 30-45 minutes a day. I call it "cleaning my mind."
Valerian seems to arrest the obsessive thoughts I get sometimes that keep me awake. Vipassana is training me to do this without the valerian, but I still take valerian on occasion.
Alcohol works wonders for insomnia, too, but I got sick of the hangovers.
Oh, and I'm guessing listening to too much Anvil doesn't help much, either.
Valerian tincture is wonderful. Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is as well. On any other day I could provide you with links and insight but I'm day two and of wd and am spent! I can say switching to a organic plant based diet will alleviate most ills and help you live a life pill free. When I'm feeling better if be happy to give some more info and links!