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This formula is ideal if you need:
More potent and deeper benefits than tea alone can provide
A convenient, transportable, and discrete format that doesn’t require preparation
Stress-related headache and tension migraine relief
Muscle tension release that doesn't require you to stop moving
Mental clarity and focus under pressure without stimulants
A preemptive strike against burnout before it takes hold
Immune resilience when stress is quietly depleting your defenses
Gentle support for stress-related digestive issues (gas, bloating, cramping, gut knots)
Cardiovascular support during periods of chronic stress and anxiety
Daily nervous system maintenance when you are carrying a lot
Long-term stress resilience, not just temporary relief
How To Take It
Shake well before each use. Settling at the bottom of the bottle is normal.
Standard Dose:
Take 30 drops (2ml or approximately 1 dropperful) in 4oz water, juice, or tea.
You may increase the dose up to 40 drops if needed. Start at 30 drops and adjust based on your experience.
Try sublingual dosing for faster absorption. Hold under the tongue for 30-60 seconds before swallowing. This increases bioavailability, and the effect will be felt sooner. The flavor will be strong.
When To Take It
Timing Matters:
For best results, take 2-3 times a day, at the same time each day, to establish a rhythm your nervous system can rely on.
Morning (Essential): Sets a calm, grounded tone for your nervous system before demands begin.
Midday (Recommended): Interrupts stress accumulation before it builds into full-blown tension, headaches, or overwhelm.
Evening (Recommended): To release and unwind from the day and build nervous system resilience. You can replace it with a Deep Rest formula for nighttime sleep support and nervous system restoration.
For Acute Stress and Nervous System Overwhelm:
Take your extract at the first sign that stress is escalating. The nervine herbs in this formula act quickly at tincture concentration, so a calming effect is often noticeable sooner. The cumulative benefit over time is what makes this formula most valuable.
For Brain Fog and Mental Depletion:
Use twice daily for at least 4 weeks before evaluating benefits. This formula is rebuilding what prolonged stress has worn down over time: the brain's circulation, nerve pathways, and its ability to think clearly. These deeper results require patience and consistency.
For Burnout and Deep Nervous System Depletion:
Commit to daily use for a minimum of 8 weeks. When the nervous system has been under sustained stress for years, depletion is not surface-level. The herbs in this formula work simultaneously at the tissue and hormonal level, supporting recovery from what chronic stress has worn down over time.
Safe for Long-Term Use
Steady Ground Extract is designed for ongoing daily use. The longer and more consistently you use it, the more profound and lasting the benefit. This is not a formula you outgrow; it is one that grows with you. (See Tips Worth Knowing for more details.)
Herbalist Guidance for Steady Ground Liquid Extract
Take your morning dose before stress begins, not after. Adaptogens work best as part of your baseline, not a crisis response.
Add your extract directly to your Steady Ground Tea for a seamless, integrated stress-support experience. The tea and extract are designed to work together. The tea supports acute stress relief and daily nervous system calming. The extract works alongside and beneath it, deepening your resiliency time. Together, they offer a well-rounded stress and nervous system support protocol.
Keep a simple journal during the first 8 weeks. Nervous system support is gradual and cumulative, and the changes can be subtle enough to miss without reflection.
Pair with Deep Rest Tea at night if stress and tension are impacting your sleep. The nervous system benefits from both daytime adaptogenic support and overnight rest.
Pair with Shine Again Tea if low mood, flat energy, and depleted motivation accompany your stress. Steady Ground supports stress restoration. Shine Again supports the vitality and emotional balance that depletion can affect.
Tips Worth Knowing for Liquid Extracts
Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight to preserve potency.
The taste of a well-made herbal extract is part of its experience. Bitter, earthy, and complex flavors signal the activation of digestive and nervous system receptors that begin working on contact.
If the flavor is too strong, dilute in 2-4 oz of water or juice. Avoid hot liquids, as heat can degrade some constituents.
Liquid extracts are significantly more bioavailable than dried herb teas. A smaller amount of plant material delivers a higher concentration per dose.
As with most herbal formulas used long-term, periodic breaks are recommended as good practice. After 3 months of consistent daily use, consider taking a 1-2 week break before continuing. This supports your body's responsiveness to the herbs over time. Consult your practitioner for personalized cycling guidance.
Considerations
This extract contains alcohol.
Each 2 ml serving contains a small amount, comparable to a few drops of vanilla extract. If you are sensitive to alcohol, you may add your dose to 4 oz of warm water and allow it to sit briefly before drinking, which allows some of the alcohol to dissipate.
This product is not recommended for individuals avoiding alcohol for religious, recovery, or medical reasons.
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation without guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.
Consult your healthcare provider if you are currently taking medications for anxiety, depression, blood pressure, blood sugar, or thyroid conditions.
This product should not be taken with: thyroid medications (without practitioner supervision), sedative or anti-anxiety medications (without awareness of potential interaction), or diabetes medications without careful blood sugar monitoring.
Do not use with autoimmune conditions without qualified practitioner supervision.
Discontinue 2 weeks before any scheduled surgical procedure.
Not recommended for children under 18 without guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.
Keep out of the reach of children.
As with any over-the-counter health remedy, discontinue use if rash, digestive upset, or unusual symptoms occur.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All content is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you have a medical condition or are taking medications.
Herb Descriptions
Vervain (Verbena officinalis)
Relaxing nervine, antispasmodic, bitter tonic, liver supportive, anti-inflammatory, circulatory stimulant
Promotes calm and clarity without dulling mental alertness
Releases jaw, neck, and shoulder tension held from chronic stress
Promotes healthy liver function and normal hormone metabolism
Encourages a healthy inflammatory response in the body
Promotes healthy circulation to tissues restricted by ongoing tension
Works most powerfully for those who tend to be perfectionists, holding everything together tightly, rigidly, and at great personal cost
Wood Betony (Stachys betonica)
Nervine, digestive tonic, anodyne, antispasmodic, bitter tonic
Calms overthinking and mental restlessness so you can be present
Promotes healthy digestion and gut comfort during stressful periods
Helps ease tension headaches and pressure from mental overload
Warming and grounding for a settled, reassured sense of calm
Works in partnership with vervain: vervain helps release physical holding while wood betony supports the mental quieting that allows it
Ashwagandha Root (Withania somnifera)
Adaptogen, HPA axis restorative, immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, thyroid supportive
Promotes healthy cortisol balance and a well-regulated stress response
Helps restore adrenal resilience depleted by prolonged or chronic stress
Bolsters healthy immune function during periods of ongoing stress
Encourages a healthy inflammatory response throughout the body
Nourishes thyroid health and hormonal balance during life transitions
One of the most extensively researched adaptogens in the world, used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years as an herb of restoration and longevity. Its benefits deepen with consistent nightly use.
Lemon Balm Leaves (Melissa officinalis)
Nervine, carminative, antiviral, cognitive-supporting, sedative, antioxidant, cardio-tonic, aromatic
Promotes calm, clear thinking without dulling daytime alertness
Eases stress-related digestive discomfort, bloating, and gut tension
Promotes mental clarity and focus during periods of stress
Promotes cardiovascular comfort and eases tension from anxiousness
Bolsters healthy immune function during periods of ongoing stress
Particularly supportive during periods of grief, sadness, and emotional overwhelm that is hard to release and prevents rest
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
Adaptogenic nervine, neuroprotective, cerebral circulatory stimulant, anti-inflammatory, cognitive restorative
Promotes healthy blood flow to the brain for sharper mental clarity
Promotes healthy brain cell function and cognitive vitality
Encourages a healthy inflammatory response at systemic and neurological levels
Promotes healthy circulation throughout the entire vascular system
Revered in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for cognitive and nervous system health
Fresh Milky Oats (Avena sativa)
Trophorestorative nervine, adaptogen, nutritive, neuroprotective, cardiovascular tonic, demulcent
Helps restore nervous system tissue depleted by prolonged stress
Deeply nourishes a depleted nervous system for lasting resilience
Works cumulatively to rebuild nervous system integrity over time
Promotes healthy cardiovascular function through gentle toning action