Desert Nights Herbal Blend

“For all the toll the desert takes of a man it gives compensations, deep breaths, deep sleep, and the communion of the stars.” - Mary Hunter Austin, ‘A Land of Little Rain,’ 1903

The desert at night was the inspiration for this blend, one that would help calm the nervous system and quiet the mind much like spending time underneath the canopy of stars that can only be experienced out in the wilderness of a desert. While this blend will certainly help you get a better, more restful night, it isn’t designed to ‘make you sleepy’ or ‘knock one out’. It is here to assist in our bodies natural rhythms and cycles and ease into a restful state. 

For many of us, crawling into bed after a long day seems like the perfect thing to do, but when the light goes out and our head hits the pillow, the thoughts of the day or of tomorrow come rushing in and we feel like we just can’t turn off. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a sweet, cooling herb that is really wonderful at helping ease anxiety and nervous tension. It is in this blend to do just that - and taste quite nice. 

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) also helps with anxiety, but it is here to help us fall asleep due to insomnia, circular thinking, and just general unease. It is another cooling herb, to help just lower the level of energy and stress in our minds and bodies. 

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is probably one of the best known herbs out there for relaxation, it is also grown locally in the desert where I live, so it was a perfect addition to this blend. This wonderful herb is here to help with easing the heart and providing a familiar scent and just a hint of spice to the blend. 

Lastly, we have Mugwort (Artimisia vulgaris), an herb that is basically synonymous with sleep and dreams. It is in this blend to warm things up a bit, and help with any digestional issues preventing a good night’s rest. It helps to move stagnant energy that may be preventing you from falling asleep or staying there. You may also start to experience more lucid dreams!

Since this is an herbal blend designed to help with relaxation and sleep, it’s best to start with smaller amounts and be consumed 20-30 minutes before you’re ready to sleep. We recommend starting with 2-3 grams of blend to 300 mL of hot (but not boiling!) water, steeped for 4-7 minutes. Try this amount for a few nights and see how you sleep and feel. You can always increase the amount of blend (we suggest in 1-2 gram intervals) until you reach your perfect amount.  Remember, you have control - make it your perfect cup! 

This blend is contraindicated for those who are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Please consult with your medical professional before consuming this product.