![]() ![]() ![]() The acid balance in our stomachs can also become disrupted, which leads to ulceration. Ever heard of stress ulcers? That’s a real thing! Like I mentioned above, when we’re in a state of “fight or flight” our body redirects energy to other body systems that need it more to escape an emergency (like our hearts, lungs and big muscle groups). Most of us know that chamomile is in basically every sleepytime tea blend, and for good reason! Did you know that chamomile can deeply calm the nervous system and in the herbal world is known as the “Mother of the Gut” for its efficacy in promoting digestive health?Yup, similar to Lemon balm, Chamomile will encourage a “rest and digest” state. We don’t think of it, but when we’re stressed our body will reroute energy, blood and nutrients away from the digestive system, which can lead to digestive issues such as increased gas, bloating, cramping, bowel habit changes, decreased nutrient assimilation and sluggishness in the digestive tract.Lemon balm will swoop in to support digestion, lighten the mood and calm the nervous system. As a carminative herb with an affinity for the digestive system, it inevitably encourages the body to kick into parasympathetic mode (also known as “rest and digest”), which promotes calm. Lemon balm is such a lovely herb because it’s uplifting to the spirit and can lighten some of the emotional heaviness that comes with depression, anxiety and overwhelm.It’s in the mint family, so it has those lovely essential oils that make this cup of tea smell heavenly. Gotu Kola is a fantastic herb to keep the effects of stress at bay, while calming and uplifting the whole nervous system. Similar to Skullcap, one of its mechanisms of actions is its effect on GABA, the neurotransmitter that inhibits nerve cells, which results in slowing down overactivity in the nervous system. Gently energizes and stimulates memory, concentration and focus, all while calming the nervous system. It's useful for anxiety, depression, exhaustion, mental and physical fatigue, loss of memory and drug withdrawal (great in combination with skullcap and oats!). It’s one of my favorite adaptogens, which means it increases the body’s resilience, making it easier to cope with the harmful impacts of stress (hello!). I love this plant! Gotu Kola comes to us from Ayurvedic medicine (India!) and has been used for thousands of years in this tradition to help bring mental clarity, rejuvenate nerve and brain cells, as well as deeply calm the spirit. One of my long-standing favourite recipes for soothing & nourishing the nerves, encouraging the body to switch into “rest & digest” mode, rather than “fight or flight” while increasing the body’s resilience to stress is my Nourish Your Nerves herbal tea recipe!īefore I reveal my tried and true recipe (this is my most popular tea blend for both its effects in the body and the delicious taste), let's dive into the herbs themselves and what they can offer us, medicinally. ![]() One way you can offer yourself some simple, yet profound self-love and gentleness is by brewing a warm cup of tea packed full of herbs that nourish your nervous system. If you picture your nerves as electrical wires that are sparking and turning into little crispy critters from being so fried, then these herbs act as a grounding force to nourish, moisten and soothe our systems so we're not so on edge. At this point, your nervous system is probably a liiiitttttttle fried, overstimulated and tapped out. Let’s be honest- it’s been an intense and crazy year. ![]()
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