Calm and Clear Herbal Tea

Here’s a calming herbal blend using lemon balm and chamomile - two gentle but effective nervines - to help relieve anxiety, soothe nervous tension, and promote a sense of relaxation.

🌼 Calm & Clear Herbal Tea

Lemon Balm + Chamomile Nervine Blend

Serves 1 | Best enjoyed in the evening or during times of heightened stress

🌿 Ingredients:

• 1 tsp dried lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

• 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita)

• 1/2 tsp dried lavender (optional, for enhanced calming and aroma)

• 8 oz just-boiled water

• Raw honey or stevia to taste (optional)

  
  

🍵 Instructions:

1. Add lemon balm, chamomile, and optional lavender to a tea infuser, muslin bag, or directly into your mug or teapot.

2. Pour 8 oz of hot (not boiling) water over the herbs.

3. Cover and steep for 8–10 minutes to extract the full nervine properties.

4. Strain (if loose), sweeten if desired, and sip slowly in a quiet space.

   
   

🕯️ Ritual Suggestions:

• Pair with slow breathing or journaling for deeper relaxation.

• Ideal as a bedtime tea or for afternoon wind-down.

  
  

🌿 Alternate Tincture Option (if using extracts)

💧 Ingredients:

• Lemon balm tincture - 2–3 dropperfuls (60–90 drops)

• Chamomile tincture - 1–2 dropperfuls (30–60 drops)

• Add to 1–2 oz of water or herbal tea

  
  

💡 Directions:

• Take up to 3 times daily during periods of stress.

• Best taken between meals or before bedtime.

Important Information.  I am a clinical nutritionist and holistic health professional. I am not a medical doctor. This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for proper medical treatments or care. Always consult with your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, or fitness programs.