If you have aches and pains that keep you from getting a good night’s sleep try rubbing your fingers over a basil leaf or two and sniff for about 3 minutes before bedtime. The Terpene in the basil, which is a scent compound, helps calm pain centers in the brain, so it will relieve headaches too. Tip within a tip: Place the leaves in a dish close to your bed (on a nightstand is perfect!)  so you can continue to ward off pain while you sleep. Research claims you will reduced the risk of getting a headache in the morning by up to 71%.