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.
For me, drinking herbal tea is a part of my bedtime ritual; sitting down to drink it helps me unwind and relax after a long day. Whether thereâs evidence or not, millions of people believe in the power of a nice cup of tea to help you sleep.Myself included.owever, when I was writing about natural remedies for sleep, I came to 2 conclusions: 1  Just because there isnât much research, doesnât mean a bedtime tea wonât help. 2  It could be that simply taking the time to enjoy a cup of tea is relaxing in itself.