This blend of popular herbs is hand-crafted using freshly dried herbs that have been processed in small batches to produce a tea of superlative freshness and quality. This refreshing tea can be enjoyed both as a hot or cold beverage.

Key Uses

• Helps reduce tension and stress

Product Features

• Made with Organic Herbs
• GMO-Free
• Herb Identity Guaranteed
• 100% Vegetarian
• Pure: No Artificial Ingredients

Label Information

(** The Servings Per Container above reflect the 2.5 oz. size)

Directions for Use

Pour 8 oz. of freshly boiled water over two teaspoons of tea in a cup or a teapot. Cover and steep for 10 minutes or to your taste. For increased flavor and potency, steep longer. Strain using a tea strainer and enjoy hot or cold, with or without your favorite sweetener. Drink four cups daily.

Background and Use

German Chamomile has been used as a traditional medicine and tea for thousands of years; valued for its calming properties. Today, it is included in approximately 26 national pharmacopeias, worldwide. Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a calmative and/or sleep aid.

In India, Holy Basil is referred to as Tulsi (meaning "incomparable one"). By functioning as an adaptogen, this herb enhances the body's natural response to physical and emotional stress to help the body function optimally during times of stress, as shown by preliminary animal studies. The herb has been valued for centuries because of its benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. Animal studies using extracts of this herb have shown that this herb may decrease stress hormone levels, corticosterone in particular.

Traditionally, Oat is used as a nerve tonic for "weakness of the nerves" and nicotine withdrawal. Its nourishing restorative properties were valued for renewing and strengthening the vitality of the nervous system.

Traditionally used by Native South Americans, this herb was brought to Europe in the 16th Century by the Spanish explorers from Peru. Passionflower is most commonly used in combination with other herbal products with similar purported clinical applications, especially Valerian.

Catnip was popular in the 1300's in Europe and was a staple of the kitchen garden where it had culinary and traditional medicine uses.

Anecdotal reported use of catnip has been used by patients with sleep disorders. Currently, there is no available primary research in humans to support the safety or efficacy of this use, although there is preliminary study in animals that support its sleep-inducing effects.

Use of Valerian has been reported for more than 2000 years, for example, in the 2nd century, the Greek physician Galen recommended Valerian for insomnia. Valerian became popular here and Europe in the mid-1800s until it was replaced by pharmaceutical compounds such as barbiturates. It is still used to for relief of occasional sleeplessness in the US, many European Countries and The Soviet Union. At a lower dose it is used for relaxation.

Native to both, North America and Europe, Skullcap was used historically as documented in the British Herbal Pharmacopeia (BHP) and in the Eclectic manuals. This herb has a solid reputation in Europe where it is commonly used as a relaxing nervine (a nervine is an herb that has an effect on the central nervous system).

Lavender is grown for its essential oil aroma, which is used in aromatherapy, skin care products, fragrances, and insect repellents.

Lemongrass is added to the tea as a natural flavoring agent.

Precautions

Do not use with prescription or over-the-counter drugs that cause sleepiness, as this might increase the potential of side effects. Discontinue use two weeks prior to scheduled surgery and inform surgeon. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if unusual symptoms occur. Do not exceed recommended dose unless under the guidance of a health care professional.

WARNING: Excessive consumption may impair ability to drive or operate heavy machinery.

Please visit our Prescription Drugs and Medications Index for a listing of all contraindicated Sedatives.

Allergens

Individuals sensitive to plants in the Daisy family (sesquiterpene lactone-containing plants) should use all Chamomile supplements with caution. Do not take Oats if gluten intolerant.