The Sacred Necessity of Rest (& How Herbs Can Help)
Because better sleep means a better you.

In a world that praises hustle and celebrates busy, rest can feel radical. But as herbalists, mothers, healers, and humans—it’s time we reclaim it.

Rest is not a luxury. It’s a foundational part of healing. It’s when our bodies repair, our hormones recalibrate, and our nervous systems settle. Especially in seasons of stress, postpartum recovery, hormone imbalance, or just the everyday overwhelm of life—deep, restorative sleep can change everything.

Why Sleep Is Non-Negotiable

When we sleep well:

• Our cortisol (stress hormone) lowers.

• Our blood sugar becomes more balanced.

• Our digestion improves.

• Our mood stabilizes.

• Our fertility and hormonal health thrive.

• Our immune system strengthens.

But when sleep is elusive, everything feels harder. And unfortunately, most of us weren’t taught how to rest well—or how to nourish our bodies so they can truly let go at night.

That’s where the plants come in.

Herbs That Support Deep, Restful Sleep

Nature offers powerful allies for our nervous systems, many of which have been used for centuries to help us ease into slumber. Here are a few favorites:

🌿 Valerian Root
One of the most well-known herbal sedatives, valerian helps quiet the mind and relax the body. It’s particularly helpful when tension or anxious thoughts keep you awake. It works best when taken consistently over time, allowing the body to learn how to shift into deeper rest naturally.

🌿 Passionflower
This gentle yet potent nervine helps to calm racing thoughts and soothe emotional restlessness. Especially helpful for those whose brains won’t “turn off” at bedtime, passionflower works beautifully with valerian to support a grounded transition to sleep.

🌿 Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Skullcap, and Hops
These herbs (though not all in one formula) offer additional layers of nervous system support. Some are uplifting and calming during the day (like lemon balm), while others (like hops and skullcap) are better suited for nighttime.

Nutrients That Nourish Rest

Beyond herbs, certain nutrients also play a key role in sleep health:

• Magnesium: Especially magnesium glycinate or citrate, can help relax the muscles and nervous system.

• Calcium: Works alongside magnesium to calm the body.

• B Vitamins: Especially B6 and B12, support hormone production and help regulate the sleep-wake cycle.

• Amino Acids: Like tryptophan (a precursor to melatonin) and GABA (a calming neurotransmitter) can help with deeper, more restorative sleep.

Food, of course, is medicine too. Try incorporating sleep-supporting foods like oats, almonds, leafy greens, and chamomile tea into your evening rhythm.

Our Community's Favorite Sleep Support

Our top-selling tincture, Better Than Sleep, was born out of a desire to help others experience the deep, nourishing rest they deserve. It’s a simple yet powerful blend of valerian and passionflower—two of the most trusted herbs for easing into sleep without grogginess.

This tincture has become a nighttime staple in so many homes, supporting our customers (and ourselves!) through postpartum nights, high-stress seasons, and the general modern-day overstimulation that keeps us awake long after our heads hit the pillow.

It's called Better Than Sleep because, honestly, it doesn't just help you sleep—it helps you rest, restore, and wake up feeling more like yourself.

Reclaim Your Right to Rest

Whether you’re caring for little ones, juggling work and family, healing your hormones, or simply feeling exhausted by it all—you deserve sleep that heals you.

Let the herbs hold you.

Let your body soften.

Let rest become part of your rhythm again.

Looking for gentle, herbal sleep support? Try Better Than Sleep – our bestselling nighttime tincture that’s helping women everywhere rest easier, naturally. 🌙