Herbal support for women’s health

There are sooooo many reasons as to why it can be hard to quiet your mind. Sometimes it’s stress, sometimes it’s blood sugar dropping overnight, sometimes it’s hormone fluctuations, and sometimes it’s simply being overstimulated all day and your nervous system not getting the signal that it’s time to slow down.

But herbs can be extremely supportive.

One of my favorites for nighttime support is valerian root. Valerian works with the nervous system and helps encourage the body to shift into a more relaxed, parasympathetic state, making it easier to fall asleep.

You’ll usually see valerian in tea bags at the grocery store, which is great for convenience. But when you open the bag you’ll notice it’s often a very finely cut version of the herb. Both can be helpful, but the whole herb is usually more potent and easier to blend into your own custom teas.

My favorite sleepy time combo right now is equal parts lavender, peppermint, and valerian root. Lavender helps calm the nervous system, peppermint keeps the blend balanced, and valerian does the heavy lifting and knocks me outtttt.

Everyone’s body is different, so play around with the ratios and see what works best for you. 🌿