David said: As usual it depends on the person and and why they are waking. Is this person perimenopausal ? The type of insomnia you mention is common in perimenopausal and menopausal women (menopausal insomnia). For that I start with a combination of Hops, Passionflower and Motherwort. Other factors that can cause this include stress - , the Ashwagandha may help here, muscle tension (Skullcap), low blood sugar, sleep apnea or hypopnea, restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, etc.