Struggling with restless nights? Discover how to make your own DIY Sweet Dreams Sleep Tincture — a potent, all-natural herbal remedy designed to calm the mind, ease anxiety, and promote deep, restorative sleep. This homemade sleep tincture combines time-tested calming herbs like valerian root, passionflower, chamomile, and lemon balm for a gentle, effective wind-down ritual without grogginess the next day.
Equipment
Ingredients
2 tbsp dried valerian root
2 tbsp dried passionflower
2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers
2 tbsp dried lemon balm
2 cups vodka brandy, or rum *see notes
Optional Extras (add a maximum of 2)
1 tbsp dried lavender buds optional
1 tbsp dried hops optional
1 tbsp dried skullcaps optional
Instructions
- Prepare the HerbsMeasure and combine 2 tbsp dried valerian root, 2 tbsp dried passionflower, 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers, and 2 tbsp dried lemon balm in your glass jar. Add extra herbs if using.2 tbsp dried valerian root, 2 tbsp dried passionflower, 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers, 2 tbsp dried lemon balm, 1 tbsp dried lavender buds, 1 tbsp dried hops, 1 tbsp dried skullcaps
- Add the Menstruum (Vodka)Pour 2 cups vodka over herbs until fully submerged by 1–2 inches (herbs should move freely when shaken). For an alcohol free glycerin version: mix 75% glycerin + 25% distilled water, then cover herbs.2 cups vodka
- Seal & StoreSeal the jar tightly. Shake the jar to mix. Label with date, ingredients, and “Sleep Tincture — Not for Children/Pregnant.” Place and store the jar in a cool, dark cupboard (not fridge).
- Infuse (Extract)Let steep 4 to 8 weeks (minimum 2 weeks for decent strength; longer it steeps the stronger the result). Shake daily to agitate.
- Strain & BottleStrain through a nine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into clean bowl (squeeze herbs to extract maximum liquid). Funnel into dark amber dropper bottles. Label the bottles with “Sleep Tincture — Not for Children/Pregnant.” Compost spent herbs.
Notes
Herbs and their usage
Alcohol-free option: Substitute alcohol with 1.5 cups vegetable glycerin and 1/2 cup filtered water (non-alcoholic but milder extraction & shorter shelf life)
- valerian root (strongest sedative herb for deep sleep)
- passionflower (calms nervous mind & anxiety)
- chamomile flowers (gentle relaxation & soothing digestion)
- lemon balm (uplifting yet calming, reduces stress)
- lavender buds (aromatic calm)
- skullcap (suitable for anxiety support)
- hops (extra nervous system support)
Menstruum: We recommend vodka but you can use rum or brandy. Your menstruum needs to be a minimum 80 percent proof (minimum 40% ABV)
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Nutrition
Serving: 40dropsCalories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 4mg
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