Valerian root is my favorite sleep aid. Man anyone notice that valerian really smells - I mean really smells. I heard though if it doesn't have the strong odor then it's no good. Give it a try. 2 pills knock me out good - and I don't wake up feeling like I am drunk either.
I always feel my best when I take nothing except for some ZMA. Sleeping pills give me a terrible hangover and turn me into a zombie the next day. Especially benzos. Nothing like a natural quality sleep.