Sandman's Blend

Herbal Sleep Tincture to Quiet the Racing Mind and Clear the Heat Keeping You Awake

The Sandman doesn't wait for you to be ready. He shows up when the conditions are right — when the mind has finally let go of the day, when the body is cool and settled, when the nervous system has nothing left to chatter about. This tincture is how you prepare for that visit. Six herbs, each chosen for the specific work they do in a restless body at the end of a long day: cooling the heat, calming the Shen, quieting the thoughts still running their circuits long after the lights went out. Set out your bottle. Take your drops. The Sandman will do the rest.

A Closer Look

• A calming nightly tincture to help quiet mental chatter and support restful, restorative sleep
• Formulated for the racing mind, the overstimulated nervous system, and the stress that follows you into bed
• Includes a deliberate heat-clearing herb for the type of restlessness where the mind runs hot and agitated
• Easy to take before bed, either under the tongue or stirred into a small amount of warm tea or water
• A simple, consistent ritual for returning to stillness when the day refuses to let go

Traditional Eastern Medicine Insights

• Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren): TCM's most specifically used herb for sleep, used to nourish Heart and Liver Blood, calm the Shen (Spirit), and support deep, restorative rest. The lead herb in this formula.
• Albizia Bark (He Huan Pi): known in Chinese herbal practice as the "happiness bark." Used to calm the Shen, lift emotional weight, and ease the unsettled feeling that keeps the spirit from resting.
• Reishi (Ling Zhi): a revered adaptogen used to nourish the Heart and Shen, support emotional steadiness, and encourage deep, rejuvenating rest. The long-game herb in this formula, building its effect with consistent use.
• Chinese Skullcap (Huang Qin): the deliberate cooling counterweight. Heat-type insomnia, where the mind runs hot, restless, and agitated, is one of the most common reasons people cannot fall asleep. Chinese Skullcap clears that heat, making the calming herbs more effective. The herb that clears the heat keeping you awake.

Southern Folk Craft Roots

The Southern healing tradition has its own quiet wisdom for restless nights.

• Passion Flower: native to the American South and long used in Southern folk herbalism when thoughts feel restless and the body feels keyed up. Reached for at day's end to quiet the mind and ease the nervous tension that accumulates over a hard day.
• Lavender (Xun Yi Cao): a longtime staple in folk practice, placed under pillows and tucked into evening rituals to calm the mind and soften the edges of stress. Its association with sleep and protection runs deep in Southern folk tradition.

How to Use

Take 1 to 2 dropperfuls shortly before bed, either directly under the tongue or stirred into a small amount of warm tea or water. Use consistently as part of your nightly ritual to quiet mental chatter, settle the nervous system, and prepare the body for restful sleep. Shake well before use.

The taste is naturally strong and herbal. If you are sensitive to the flavor, stir your dose into a small amount of warm tea or room-temperature water. Chamomile, lavender, or lemon balm tea all pair gently at night. A spoonful of honey softens it further. 

Packaging Details

Available in 2 oz and 4 oz amber glass bottles designed to protect the botanicals from light exposure. Each bottle includes a dropper with clear measurements to make dosing simple and consistent. Best used within 1 year of opening. Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat.

Full Ingredient List

Hydroethanol Menstruum (Organic Grain Alcohol, Distilled Water), Organic Passion Flower, Organic Lavender (Xun Yi Cao), Albizia Bark (He Huan Pi), Organic Reishi (Ling Zhi), Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren), Organic Chinese Skullcap (Huang Qin)

Safety and Care

• Not intended as a beverage. Do not consume as a drink.
• Do not use if pregnant or nursing, or if taking sedatives, antidepressants, or other medications that affect the nervous system, unless advised by a qualified healthcare professional.
• Chinese Skullcap (Huang Qin) may interact with blood thinners and certain liver-metabolized medications. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if you take these.
• This tincture may cause drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after use.
• Allergy note: contains Lavender (Xun Yi Cao), which belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Use with caution if you have known sensitivities to this plant family.
• Allergy note: contains Passion Flower (Passifloraceae family). Use with caution if you have known sensitivities to plants in this family.
• If you have a medical condition or are taking prescription medications, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.
• Discontinue use if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children.