Stillness Tonic

Stillness Tonic Loose Leaf Tea

Soothe the Senses • Quiet the Mind • Return to Center

Stillness Tonic is a calming herbal blend designed to gently ease nervous system overload, soften mental noise, and restore grounded presence. Made with Skullcap, Lemon Balm, Sweetgum Fruit, Catnip, Knotty Pine, Lavender, and Apple, this tea supports emotional decompression, overactive thoughts, and the physical symptoms of overstimulation. Whether you're coming down from social intensity, sensory excess, or digital fatigue, Stillness Tonic offers a peaceful pause — a quiet place to return to yourself.

Flavor Profile

Stillness Tonic is delicately floral with earthy and resinous undertones. Lavender and lemon balm create a calming, aromatic bouquet, while sweetgum and pine offer subtle forest-like depth. Apple brings gentle sweetness, rounding out the blend with a mellow, comforting finish. It’s light, cooling, and deeply restorative — ideal for unwinding after overstimulating environments.

Traditional Eastern Medicine Insights

This blend draws on principles of calming the Shen (spirit), releasing Liver tension, and harmonizing the Heart and Lungs — all crucial when overstimulation disturbs inner balance.

Skullcap: Although not traditionally used in TCM, it aligns with Shen-calming herbs by quieting the mind and relaxing physical tension.

Lemon Balm: Supports the Heart and Liver Qi, reduces restlessness, and gently uplifts mood.

Knotty Pine: Used to support Lung health, promote clarity, and ground erratic energy with its evergreen, stable nature.

Southern Folk Magic Insights

In folk traditions, these herbs are seen as protectors of spiritual peace and energetic boundaries — ideal when you need to reset your emotional space and reclaim your calm.

Lavender: Clears emotional clutter, promotes restful sleep, and shields against spiritual overwhelm.

Sweetgum Fruit: Historically used to release tension and create space for reflection and clarity.

Catnip: Though known for excitement in cats, in humans it softens anxious edges and helps the body release adrenaline and settle.

Apple: Symbolic of emotional restoration and sweetness of spirit — used to call in gentleness and ease.

How to Use

Steep 1–2 teaspoons of Stillness Tonic in hot water (190°F) for 10–15 minutes. Best enjoyed warm in quiet spaces — after social gatherings, sensory-heavy environments, or before bed. Can be used throughout the day when your system needs a reset.

Bringing Rituals Into Your Day

Digital Detox Wind-Down Example
Brew Stillness Tonic after stepping away from your phone, computer or overstimulating situations. Turn off notifications, dim the lights, and find a cozy spot. As the tea steeps, stretch slowly or close your eyes and breathe deeply. Sip in silence or soft music, allowing your senses to downshift. Ideal before sleep or after a chaotic day — this is your return to baseline.

Complete Ingredient List

Skullcap, Lemon Balm, Sweetgum Fruit, Catnip, Knotty Pine (Song Ji), Lavender, Apple

Caution

If irritation occurs, discontinue use immediately. Consult your healthcare provider before using this tea if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any of the following conditions: low blood pressure, hypothyroidism, or sedative sensitivity. Not recommended for children. Always be mindful of how herbal blends may interact with your unique body chemistry or treatment plans.

Packaging

Stillness Tonic is packaged in a resealable pouch to preserve its gentle aroma and therapeutic potency. Keep it bedside, in your travel bag, or near your workspace — a calming companion for overstimulated minds and tired hearts.