🌕✨ Whew, this Supermoon really did a number on a lot of us! Have you been practicing this life skill (the sacred pause)? When stress feels like it’s coming from every direction — global chaos, personal life, even our environments — it’s no wonder that physicians report that up to 90% of all office visits are for stress-related conditions and/or complaints. These factors directly affect your body and mind, impacting the nervous system and stress-coping organs within your endocrine system, such as the hypothalamus (H), pituitary (P), adrenal glands (A), and the limbic brain, as well as other systems. Adaptogens are great for supporting the body by adapting to stress, but sometimes our nervous systems need more than slow-and-steady adaptogens. 🌱 Enter nervines, a.k.a. nature’s chill buddies 🌿💛. Herbs like milky oat and chamomile gently soothe. Valerian, kava kava, and hops help us deeply relax. Albizia and lemon balm are traditionally used to lift the mood and quiet anxious thoughts, and mulungu has been used for centuries in South America to support calm. You can also combine both categories of herbs to amplify their effects: Pair nervines with adaptogens like ashwagandha, reishi, or tulsi, and you get a combo that helps your body handle stress while giving your nervous system a much-needed reset 🌸. Did you know that some nervines also boost energy? ⚡ Think ginseng, rhodiola, cordyceps, suma, and schisandra, all traditionally believed to support stamina without the caffeine jitters. Blue L0_t__us has been used for thousands of years in Mayan and Egyptian traditions to uplift while still relaxing 🌺. You don’t need to mix up these herbs yourself to reap the relaxing benefits of plants. Blends like our Calm Tea and Relax Tonic make integrating botanical allies in your wind-down rituals instantly enjoyable. 🍵💚 During these intense times that show no signs of slowing or stopping, visit our apothecaries or browse our online shop for a little herbal comfort in a cup. Next time, instead of asking, ‘ Can I or should I do this?’ Ask, Is this worth my energy? . . #calm #relax #slowdown #energy #protectyourenergy #selflove #selfcare ✍🏼 Quote by @heycoryallen