Deep Dreams Tea
Calm Down tea is the tried and true ally tea we all need for stressful days. Formulated to gently support our nervous and stress response system, it is a delicious and effective herbal tea blend to enjoy any time of day or night. Motherwort has an affinity for calming the heart, especially for those who feel stress as rapid heart beats or fear. Lavender, with it’s familiar sweetness, offsets the bitterness of motherwort. Skullcap calms and supports the nervous system, especially for those who feel stress as tightness in their upper body and shoulders. And Marshmallow soothes our digestion and sweetens our disposition. Together, this blend is a winning calm down formula, best sipped throughout the day whether or not stress is present! Energetics: Cooling & calming.
Deep Dreams tea is made for you to incorporate into your night time routine to allow the body to relax, wind down, and settle into deep sleep and wondrous dreams. Ashwagandha supports our stress response and adds strength and vitality to our body. Chamomile relaxes the nervous system and eases digestion while sleeping. Passionflower supports a calm and clear mind as we wind down for sleep. Mugwort encourages vivid dreams. And lavender offers a gentle sweetness (and calming spirit) to offset the bitterness of mugwort. Together, this is a synergistic blend of classic herbal sleep aids to help you fall and stay asleep. Energetics: Warming and soothing.
What you’ll need
1 teaspoon Lavender flowers
½ teaspoon Mugwort tops
1 teaspoon Ashwagandha root
1 teaspoon Chamomile flowers
1 teaspoon Passionflower
What you do
Add herbs to a tea pot and cover with 24 ounces of boiling water. Let steep for 10 minutes. Add 1-2 teaspoons of honey if desired for sweetness. Serve warm to the whole family 1-2 hours before bedtime for richly vivid dreams and calming the mind to drift into sleep.
Author: Lindsay Kluge
Herbal Educator, Pukka Herbs US
Lindsay is a clinical herbalist and nutritionist with a passion for bringing plants and people together. Through her work as a teacher and practitioner, she is passionate about helping people feel empowered in their health through community organic gardening, health education, and connection with nature. She has worked in clinical practiced with naturopathic doctors and MD’s alike, bridging the gap between alternative and conventional medicine to bring comprehensive, research based botanical medicine to her local communities. With an undergraduate degree in horticulture and a Masters in herbal medicine, plants are Lindsay's love language. She currently serves as the herbal educator for Pukka Herbs in the US, and teaches clinical nutrition at her alma mater, the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is a guest lecturer at herbal medicine schools and conferences throughout the US.
Qualifications:
MS Herbal Medicine
Years of Experience:
10+ years as a clinical herbalist and nutritionist practitioner
