A gentle nervine tincture using two of the most beloved calming herbs. Both are easy to grow or forage, making this an accessible introduction to herbal stress management.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh chamomile flowers (or 1/2 cup dried)
- 1 cup fresh lemon balm leaves (or 1/2 cup dried)
- 2 cups vodka (40% alcohol)
Preparation:
Harvest chamomile flowers when fully open and lemon balm before it flowers for best potency. If foraging chamomile, ensure you have true chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) with its distinctive apple-like scent.
Lightly bruise fresh lemon balm leaves to release oils, then combine with chamomile in a clean jar. Cover with vodka and proceed as with the immune tincture.
Extraction and Straining:
Follow the same 4-week extraction process. The finished tincture will have a golden color and pleasant, calming aroma.
Usage for Stress:
Adults: 1/2 to 1 dropperful when feeling anxious or stressed, up to 3 times daily. Can also add 1 dropperful to a cup of warm water as a bedtime drink.
Benefits:
Chamomile gently calms nerves and helps with sleep. Lemon balm lifts the spirits while reducing anxiety and tension. Together they provide effective stress relief without drowsiness.
Perfect For:
Daily stress management, exam anxiety, trouble sleeping, or whenever you need gentle nervous system support.