Nerve Nourisher
The stressors of modern life leave many of us in poorer health. Elevated cortisol, poor sleep, and not feeling present in our lives can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms. One small but mighty act we can do to mitigate the effects of stress is to nourish our nerves with herbs!
Oatstraw, the main ingredient in this blend, is famous among herbalists for being “nerve food.” It strengthens and nourishes our literal nerves, which is extremely helpful to a depleted nervous system. It is also deeply nutritive! It’s full of vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to function properly, like iron, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, manganese, zinc, B vitamins, calcium, and silica. Oatstraw’s silica content also means it helps us grow thick, lustrous hair. It helps with PMS symptoms, relieves camps, is alkalizing to the body, and has been traditionally used to boost milk supply in nursing mothers. Oatstraw is such an all-star herb, I had to build a formula around her!
Lemon balm is a jovial plant that helps lift the spirits and calm the mind. It has been used since the Middle Ages to treat stress, anxiety, and gastrointestinal disorders that result from nervous digestion. Its sunny lemony flavor is so joyful, it always makes me happy just to taste it. Clinic studies show lemon balm to support mood, cognition, and memory.
This blend was created to help nourish the nervous system without making the drinker too sleepy. The key to this is preparing it as a cold infusion. Cold water brings out different properties of herbs than hot water does. A cold infusion of chamomile has a very different experiential effect than a hot cup of chamomile. A hot cup of chamomile tea is pretty well known to be able to make the drinker quite sleepy. But a cold infusion of chamomile isn’t sleepy at all- it brings on a sense of well-being, peace, and cheerfulness that I find perfect for stressful situations like flights or public speaking commitments.
Lavender is, of course, included in any good nervous system-focused blend because it is so soothing and calming. Like chamomile, lavender doesn’t make the drinker sleepy when prepared as a cold infusion. Lavender in a cold infusion promotes mental clarity and calm.
You can customize this blend to your needs- if you want help falling and staying asleep, pour 8-12oz hot water over 1-2 TBSP tea and steep for 15-30 minutes before straining. If you want a nice afternoon chill, prepare your cold infusion in the morning or the night before by pouring cold water over tea at a ratio of 1/4 cup herbs to 16oz water and letting it sit out on the counter. The longer you let it sit, the more nutrients will be pulled out of the herbs. I find a mason jar or a French press works best for this preparation.
This blend is also perfect for kiddos! Children can definitely benefit from all the vitamins, minerals, and chill-inducing properties of this blend. The lemon balm and chamomile make it a little sweet but you could add honey or maple syrup if you wanted.
Ingredients: Oatstraw, lemon balm, chamomile, lavender. All organic ingredients.
The stressors of modern life leave many of us in poorer health. Elevated cortisol, poor sleep, and not feeling present in our lives can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms. One small but mighty act we can do to mitigate the effects of stress is to nourish our nerves with herbs!
Oatstraw, the main ingredient in this blend, is famous among herbalists for being “nerve food.” It strengthens and nourishes our literal nerves, which is extremely helpful to a depleted nervous system. It is also deeply nutritive! It’s full of vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to function properly, like iron, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, manganese, zinc, B vitamins, calcium, and silica. Oatstraw’s silica content also means it helps us grow thick, lustrous hair. It helps with PMS symptoms, relieves camps, is alkalizing to the body, and has been traditionally used to boost milk supply in nursing mothers. Oatstraw is such an all-star herb, I had to build a formula around her!
Lemon balm is a jovial plant that helps lift the spirits and calm the mind. It has been used since the Middle Ages to treat stress, anxiety, and gastrointestinal disorders that result from nervous digestion. Its sunny lemony flavor is so joyful, it always makes me happy just to taste it. Clinic studies show lemon balm to support mood, cognition, and memory.
This blend was created to help nourish the nervous system without making the drinker too sleepy. The key to this is preparing it as a cold infusion. Cold water brings out different properties of herbs than hot water does. A cold infusion of chamomile has a very different experiential effect than a hot cup of chamomile. A hot cup of chamomile tea is pretty well known to be able to make the drinker quite sleepy. But a cold infusion of chamomile isn’t sleepy at all- it brings on a sense of well-being, peace, and cheerfulness that I find perfect for stressful situations like flights or public speaking commitments.
Lavender is, of course, included in any good nervous system-focused blend because it is so soothing and calming. Like chamomile, lavender doesn’t make the drinker sleepy when prepared as a cold infusion. Lavender in a cold infusion promotes mental clarity and calm.
You can customize this blend to your needs- if you want help falling and staying asleep, pour 8-12oz hot water over 1-2 TBSP tea and steep for 15-30 minutes before straining. If you want a nice afternoon chill, prepare your cold infusion in the morning or the night before by pouring cold water over tea at a ratio of 1/4 cup herbs to 16oz water and letting it sit out on the counter. The longer you let it sit, the more nutrients will be pulled out of the herbs. I find a mason jar or a French press works best for this preparation.
This blend is also perfect for kiddos! Children can definitely benefit from all the vitamins, minerals, and chill-inducing properties of this blend. The lemon balm and chamomile make it a little sweet but you could add honey or maple syrup if you wanted.
Ingredients: Oatstraw, lemon balm, chamomile, lavender. All organic ingredients.
The stressors of modern life leave many of us in poorer health. Elevated cortisol, poor sleep, and not feeling present in our lives can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms. One small but mighty act we can do to mitigate the effects of stress is to nourish our nerves with herbs!
Oatstraw, the main ingredient in this blend, is famous among herbalists for being “nerve food.” It strengthens and nourishes our literal nerves, which is extremely helpful to a depleted nervous system. It is also deeply nutritive! It’s full of vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to function properly, like iron, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, manganese, zinc, B vitamins, calcium, and silica. Oatstraw’s silica content also means it helps us grow thick, lustrous hair. It helps with PMS symptoms, relieves camps, is alkalizing to the body, and has been traditionally used to boost milk supply in nursing mothers. Oatstraw is such an all-star herb, I had to build a formula around her!
Lemon balm is a jovial plant that helps lift the spirits and calm the mind. It has been used since the Middle Ages to treat stress, anxiety, and gastrointestinal disorders that result from nervous digestion. Its sunny lemony flavor is so joyful, it always makes me happy just to taste it. Clinic studies show lemon balm to support mood, cognition, and memory.
This blend was created to help nourish the nervous system without making the drinker too sleepy. The key to this is preparing it as a cold infusion. Cold water brings out different properties of herbs than hot water does. A cold infusion of chamomile has a very different experiential effect than a hot cup of chamomile. A hot cup of chamomile tea is pretty well known to be able to make the drinker quite sleepy. But a cold infusion of chamomile isn’t sleepy at all- it brings on a sense of well-being, peace, and cheerfulness that I find perfect for stressful situations like flights or public speaking commitments.
Lavender is, of course, included in any good nervous system-focused blend because it is so soothing and calming. Like chamomile, lavender doesn’t make the drinker sleepy when prepared as a cold infusion. Lavender in a cold infusion promotes mental clarity and calm.
You can customize this blend to your needs- if you want help falling and staying asleep, pour 8-12oz hot water over 1-2 TBSP tea and steep for 15-30 minutes before straining. If you want a nice afternoon chill, prepare your cold infusion in the morning or the night before by pouring cold water over tea at a ratio of 1/4 cup herbs to 16oz water and letting it sit out on the counter. The longer you let it sit, the more nutrients will be pulled out of the herbs. I find a mason jar or a French press works best for this preparation.
This blend is also perfect for kiddos! Children can definitely benefit from all the vitamins, minerals, and chill-inducing properties of this blend. The lemon balm and chamomile make it a little sweet but you could add honey or maple syrup if you wanted.
Ingredients: Oatstraw, lemon balm, chamomile, lavender. All organic ingredients.