thought silver had little practical worth, so they briefly enacted a ban on foreign trade in 1626. But He Qiaoyuan, a native of the Fujian province, argued that silver brought real economic benefits to those merchants who trav-eled to trade with Europeans.
Best for: Falling asleep. Lavender has been helping people nod off for thousands of years. This small, purple flower is one of the most commonly used herbs â it can be turned into essential oils, perfumes, rubs, candles and almost anything else.
The best way to fall asleep regularly is to make sure your sleep cycle is regular. If you don't know your schedule, or how long you should sleep for: 1  For two weeks, go to bed at the exact same time. 2  Get out of bed when you wake up in the morning â don't hit snooze or keep sleeping.