Apothecary - Yoga - Herbalist

A sleep remedy for the overworked, stressed, out person. A remedy for insomnia and discomfort in the evening. Herbal sleep aid that will ease the frayed nervous system, soften the musculoskeletal system and quiet the days worries. This blend would be great for tension headaches but for in the afternoon or evening as it's also hypnotic, which means will help bring you towards and into sleep.

Tilia cordata / Linden

Humulus lupulus / Hops

Valeriana / Valerian Root

Foeniculum vulgare / Fennel

Corydalis yanhusuo / Corydalis

Stachys officinalis / Wood betony

Zingiber / Ginger

Pimpinella anisum / Anise

Verbena hastata / Blue vervain

Lobelia inflata / Lobelia

Vegetable glycerin, alcohol

However caution with clinical depression as it can worsen depression. Too much can make you nauseous or feel hung over in the morning. Do not take if already taking sleeping medications.

Tilia cordata / Linden: moistening and neutral temperature. Sedative, mild hypnotic, trophorestorative, nervine, hypotensive, great for the dry nervous disorders.

Humulus lupulus / Hops: Drying and cooling. Bitter, nervine, carminative, sedative, galactagogue, anaphrodisiac, hypnotic. Nervous excitement, insomnia with neck and back tension.

Valeriana / Valerian root: Warm and dry. Bitter, sweet Hypnotic, muscle relaxant though a cerebral stimulant, Strong vital stimulant. Has a strong impact on the gastrointestinal tract and doubles as a pain reliever. Good for the cold nervous conditions. Can help palpitations but for some will also cause them. Paradoxical herb. Great for muscle spasms, tension headaches and pain. Many find valerian to be very grounding as much as its a cerebral stimulant it allows the minds thoughts to be caught and categorized with a soft body.

Foeniculum vulgare / Fennel: antispasmodic to teh gastrointestinal tract, warming, aids with stiffness from tension (especially in the neck)

Corydalis yanhusuo / Corydalis: systemic pain reliever

Stachys officinalis / Wood betony: Cool and dry. Bitter, nervine, diffusive, alterative, mucous membrane tonic, emmenagogue. This is not a heavy sedative but more of a mental softener for the active minds. Lifts the spirit gently from the depths of worry. For those cyclical worrisome thoughts, stachys help to calm that cycle and ease one out of worry.

Zingiber / Ginger: Warm and dry. Circulatory stimulant, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, antispasmodic Ginger is working in this formula as the major carrying agent and slight flavoring agent with its secondary slight antispasmodic affect. Ginger will help aid in relieving any digestive complaints associated with gas, bloating or stagnation.

Pimpinella anisum / Anise:Warm. Relaxant, stimulant, nervine, emmenagogue, sweet, carminative. Flavoring agent in this formula with secondary carrying and relaxant effects.

Verbena hastata / Blue vervain: Cooling and very dry. Nervine, musculoskeletal relaxant, mood shifter. You can take just a few drops to shift someone into a relaxed state mentally. Great for after a stressful day or meeting you cannot shake.

Lobelia inflata / Lobelia: Cool and dry. Emetic, antispasmodic, systemic relaxant. Can depress the nervous system both central and autonomic, great for anxiety and spasms.