The Three Stages of Sleep 1. Relax with Soothing BotanicalsThis soothing Botanical Blend promotes relaxation with Passionflower and Hops. Passionflower has a long history of use among Native Americans as a relaxing herb. Hops is another plant traditionally used by herbalists for relaxation. At one time it was added to pillows to encourage peaceful sleep. 2. Start to Fall Asleep within 30 MinutesMultiple studies show the benefits of Valerian for occasional sleeplessness when taken 30 to 60 minutes before bed. In one trial of 128 people, a significant number of them fell asleep faster and reported improvement in sleep quality. 3. Sleep Soundly & Improve Sleep QualityMelatonin, a compound naturally produced by your brain at night, helps promote deeper sleep when taken as a supplement.