Synergy can be seen throughout the plant kingdom in both simple and profound ways. Synergy is the interaction of two (or more) agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects, i.e. when two herbs (or more) are combined together to provide a more broad-spectrum result. Synergism is a fundamental process in herbal medicine integrity.

I’ve put together a group of herbs that may assist with sleep, and described how they work, so that addressing the sleep issue becomes a much more specific yet also holistic approach. Herbs for sleep can be taken in a variety of ways, which includes as a tea (especially useful when winding down at night), as well as tablet, liquid extract or powder.