The invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine health care composition for promoting sleep, which comprises the following components: 3-5 parts by weight of cordyceps sinensis , 4-6 parts by weight of gynostemma pentaphylla, 8-12 parts by weight of mint, 4-8 parts by weight of rhizoma cyperi, and 3-5 parts by weight of spine date seeds. The composition of the invention effectively combines the above components to play a synergistic role, can effectively promote sleep, and also has other disease-treating and health-preserving efficacy.