Restful
My blend for a restful night's sleep.
A simple yet very effective blend of plants that together create a restful sense throughout your nervous system & your body.
The plants work together to soothe any physical tension you may be holding in your body from the stress of the day, slow racing & worrying thoughts about the day that just ended or the ones in the future. All while inducing a deeply restful sleep.
THE PLANTS
Passionflower Passiflora incarnata
A nervous system relaxant plant that promotes sleep
Nettles Urtica dioica
Nutritive to the whole body
Skullcap Skutellaria latiflora
Reduces our reactions to stress and anxiety promoting a restful feeling.
Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis
Relaxes & slows the nervous system, while also slowing racing thoughts
Brewing Recommendations
My basic brewing instructions:
- 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea for 1 cup / 1 tablespoon for a quart
- Let steep for 5 - 10 minutes
This applies to all my blends. These are to be taken as a starting point / or a suggestion. Tea drinkers will find their happy place - their own brewing style. With each Herbal Blend you may find your basic brewing technique & timing may change.
You will need a way to diffuse the loose plants - either a TeaBall, cup diffuser, or a TeaPot with diffuser built in.