Restful Sleep Tea

• Produce

  • 1 tbsp Hibiscus flowers- cooling
  • 1 tbsp Lavender flowers- mild sedative
  • 1 tbsp Orange peel- soothing digestive aid that prevents sleep disturbances, dried

• Condiments

  • 1 generous spoonful Honey

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon bark- regulates blood sugar, Sweet

• Dairy

  • 1 splash Cream, raw

• Desserts

  • 2 tbsp Peppermint leaf- relaxation

• Other

  • • ½ TB Calendula Flowers- soothes emotional upset, moodiness, irritability, very calming, harmonizing, centering
  • • 2 TB Chamomile Flowers- slightly sedative, calming, a relaxing sleep aid, soothes digestive upset, relieves nervousness
  • • 1 TB Chrysanthanthemum Flowers- ancient Chinese remedy for insomnia, calming, and cooling
  • • ½ TB Damiana (or 1 dropperful of tincture- eases anxiety and tension, anti-depressant, balances hormones
  • • 1 TB Mugwort- relaxing nervine, eases tension, lifts depression, calms the mind, vivid dreams
  • • ¼ tsp (or less of Vanilla Extract added to the brewed tea- calming, promotes restful sleep
  • • 2 TB Rose Petals- fragrant and soothing, anti-depressant, soothing nervine, brings love and warmth to your mug
  • • 1 TB Skullcap- sedative, slows and calms the heart, relieves nervous tension, calming

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Description

Ingredients

• • 2 TB of Peppermint Leaf- relaxation, lowers stress, releases muscle tension, soothes digestion and upset stomach
• • 2 TB Chamomile Flowers- slightly sedative, calming, a relaxing sleep aid, soothes digestive upset, relieves nervousness
• • 2 TB Rose Petals- fragrant and soothing, anti-depressant, soothing nervine, brings love and warmth to your mug
• • 1 TB dried Orange Peel- soothing digestive aid that prevents sleep disturbances, wonderful flavor
• • 1 TB Hibiscus Flowers- cooling, regulates body temperature, soothes restlessness
• • 1 TB Chrysanthanthemum Flowers- ancient Chinese remedy for insomnia, calming, and cooling
• • 1 TB Lavender Flowers- mild sedative, anti-stress, calming, supports restful sleep
• • 1 TB Mugwort- relaxing nervine, eases tension, lifts depression, calms the mind, vivid dreams
• • 1 TB Skullcap- sedative, slows and calms the heart, relieves nervous tension, calming
• • ½ TB Sweet Cinnamon Bark- regulates blood sugar, eases digestive disturbances, eases tension, tastes awesome
• • ½ TB Damiana (or 1 dropperful of tincture)- eases anxiety and tension, anti-depressant, balances hormones
• • ½ TB Calendula Flowers- soothes emotional upset, moodiness, irritability, very calming, harmonizing, centering
• • ¼ tsp (or less) of Vanilla Extract added to the brewed tea- calming, promotes restful sleep
• • 1 generous spoonful of honey to taste (optional)
• • A splash of raw cream (optional)

Directions

• Bring some spring water to a boil Pour the boiled water over 1-2 tsp of restful sleep tea mixture and steep for as long as possible (at least 5-10 minutes). ***For meditation, steep 1/4- 1/2 tsp for 5-10 minutes Sip an hour or two before bedtime Add honey, cream, and vanilla if desired