Most children would give anything to stay up late at night for fear of missing out on all the excitement.
Only as adults does it become apparent that we weren't missing out on much at all.
In fact, there's nothing at all exciting about not being able to sleep through the night.
As more and more adults face sleep problems, herbal insomnia treatments are gaining in popularity.
First of all, when it comes to herbs for insomnia, there are two things to look for.
Some of the herbs just help you sleep better, which is fine.
Others though, are intended for conditions such as depression or stress that may lead to sleep problems in the first place.
One popular herb used to treat insomnia is lime blossom.
However, it's one of those herbs that isn't really directly responsible for how you sleep.
Instead, it affects how you feel.
You see, lime blossom can clean toxins out of your body and relieve all sorts of tension, including both muscle aches and headache pain.
It can even help to lower your blood pressure, reducing your risk of certain medical problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
Aside from that, lime blossom can also help reduce fever when you're suffering from minor illnesses such as the common cold and flu virus, for example.
So, if your sleeping problem is a temporary one that's caused by a being a bit under the weather, lime blossom can help.
Rosemary is another a good insomnia-fighting herb.
It has some similar qualities to lime blossom.
It can clean out your body and it can help with headaches, for instance.
Rosemary is actually known for being great at settling your stomach.
So, if you have stomach problems that are keeping you from getting some much needed rest, rosemary might be a good choice for you.
It can relieve bloating, gas, nausea and even acid reflux.
Another thing rosemary is great for, when used externally, is soothing sore muscles.
For a minor muscle strain or injury as well as chronic muscle aches, rosemary can provide relief which will usually help you sleep better.
And last, but not least, there's lavender.
Lavender is one of the most popular herbs for tension relief but it's worth noting that, if you're pregnant, you shouldn't take lavender internally.
Lavender has a smell that is proven to be calming and relaxing and help people sleep.
Also, like rosemary and lime blossom, lavender is good for relieving tension, curing headaches, settling stomachs and making you feel generally stronger and healthier.
These qualities help improve your chances of getting a better night of sleep.
Regardless of which herbal insomnia treatments you choose, there's no shortage of simple but natural ways to cure the problem.
Do a little research and check in with your doctor and you'll be sleeping soundly before you know it!