For a girl who used to say, “Sleep is overrated,” have I come a long way!
Now I see it differently! It’s foundational for health!
Do you prioritize your sleep?
If you get less than 7 hours of sleep more than 3 times a week, then you are likely suffering symptoms of “sleep debt.”
I love this article by Paul Bergner that dives deeper into this topic. Link to article
I’ve shared before about my favorite sleep teas (and there’s a free recipe card you can grab here), but today I want to share something simple and effective tincture for those who don’t care for teas.
You can also learn more about my personal favorite sleep support herbs I use for myself in my post here.
Free Sleep Tincture Recipe
Here is the recipe for my tincture blend
- Passionflower 1 part
- Skullcap 1 part
- Valerian ½ part
- Hops ½ part
Why These Herbs Work.
- Many people struggle to sleep because their mind won’t shut off.
- Passionflower + Skullcap help calm mental chatter
- Restlessness or that “wired but tired” feeling:
- Skullcap + Hops help settle the nervous system
- Difficulty falling asleep:
- Valerian supports deeper sleep onset
- Balancing energetics:
- Valerian can be warming: Hops cools and balances
- Hops can be overly cooling: Valerian balances it out
- Customize Based on Your Needs
- Anxiety-driven insomnia: add Lavender or Kava
- Digestive-related sleep issues: add Catnip
- Light sleepers: Lemon Balm is magical
- Pain keeping you awake: California Poppy
A supplement I’ve seen helpful in practice (recommended by Dr. Hargis):
CatecholaCalm (Designs for Health)
Want to Go Deeper?
In my Family Herbalist Program, we cover how sleep debt becomes a root cause of chronic issues.
And if you’re ready to take action, my
Better Sleep, Better Life Challenge opens September 16.
✨ $130 off with code: BETTERSLEEP130
