There were a number of posts from members here about sleep issues, restless leg syndrome, and sharing of recipes and tricks to have better sleep.
I have come across some articles about a surprisingly simple idea - which I think might be worth trying: Banana Peel Tea!
I have read quite a number of articles, but post a summary from one site only, with some additional references added:
(yes, it is not a medical site - but it’s well written and in line with what I have read elsewhere)
So here it goes:
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Essentially, bananas as a whole are linked to promoting good sleep. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5409706/) are full of various sleep-promoting nutrients, specifically the natural muscle relaxants magnesium and potassium" says registered dietitian Eliza Savage, RD, (https://www.elizasavagenutrition.com/). “They also contain an amino acid called tryptophan (L-TRYPTOPHAN: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews), which is a precursor for the sleep hormone, melatonin, and the mood-influencing neurotransmitter, serotonin.” So incorporating a banana into your dessert or as your bedtime snack, could work in your favour when you turn the lights off later.
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Based on some research reports (http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/medwelljournals/jftech/2008/263-266.pdf), banana peels do have high concentrations of potassium and magnesium," Savage says. But since eating a whole peel sounds…unappealing, you can make tea out of the banana peel instead.
HOW TO DO:
To make banana peel tea, start with a ripe, organic banana. It doesn’t take much of the banana peel to get the positive effects of the tea; between a quarter and a half of the peel is enough. You may also choose to include a bit of the banana flesh for flavour as well. (however: for the people with type 2 diabetes you might want to exclude the flesh to avoid the natural sugar of the banana)
Once you have the portion of the banana peel you’re using—and banana, if applicable—put it in a small saucepan and submerge them in water. Let the water boil, then reduce the heat let the tea brew for about ten minutes. Then remove the peel, pour the water into a mug, and enjoy.
Savage recommends also incorporating spices such as nutmeg (Chemical diversity and pharmacological significance of the secondary metabolites of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.)), cinnamon, or turmeric (Efficacy of Curcumin in the Modulation of Anxiety Provoked by Sulfite, a Food Preservative, in Rats) into your brew.
“They complement the taste of the banana peel, but also promote relaxation and good sleep,” she says. If you do so, add them while the water and banana peel are brewing, or sprinkle them right into your mug at the end.
Next time you’re up counting sheep, check your kitchen to see if you have any bananas. With any luck (and a little hot water), you’ll be drifting off to dreamland in no time.
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Sorry - this post got a bit longer than planned. But maybe it helps you get inspired with another trick how to get to a good nights sleep.
OR… it’s maybe such a boring read that many of you are already sound asleep by now 
have a good nights sleep!!
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Tryptophan is also found in cow milk and oat milk for anyone that doesn’t fancy banana skin so the old tradition of a milky drink before bed absolutely has merits (discussion on this in the thread on Golden Milk).
