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This formula is ideal if you need:
Gentle sleep support that works with your body's natural processes
Relief from the "tired but wired" pattern of exhaustion and restless overstimulation
Help quieting racing thoughts and mental loops at bedtime
Nighttime digestive comfort that allows your body to fully settle
Deeper, more restorative sleep for nervous system recovery and repair
Support for perimenopause-related sleep changes and nighttime waking
Gentle support for stress- or burnout-disrupted sleep patterns
Emotional decompression during grief, loss, or sustained emotional weight
A restorative sleep ritual after a prolonged season of poor sleep or burnout
Daily hydration, plus targeted herbal benefits
How To Brew It
This is a loose-leaf blend. Since the herbs may settle between uses, mix or shake the container well before measuring each dose to ensure a consistent blend in every cup.
Use 1-2 heaping teaspoon(s) of herbs per cup (8oz) of water.
Place herbs in a mug or a tea infuser (preferably).
Heat water to just before boiling, then pour over herbs.
Cover to preserve essential oils and aromatic benefits.
Steep for 12-15 minutes.
Strain, sweeten with honey, if desired, and enjoy.
When To Take It
Timing Matters:
30-60 minutes before bed: Allows the herbs to begin working as you wind down. Giving them time before you attempt sleep yields noticeably better results.
Consistently, every night: The sleep-supporting and restorative herbs in this formula deliver their deepest benefits with consistent nightly use. Benefits build gradually over time.
For Difficulty Falling Asleep:
Enjoy your tea while doing a calming activity such as reading, gentle stretching, or journaling. The ritual and the herbs work together to signal your nervous system that it is time to wind down. Racing thoughts and physical restlessness both respond well to this blend. Let the tea work with your wind-down routine, not instead of it.
For Waking During Sleep:
Use consistently for at least a week. The sleep-maintaining effects are cumulative and build gradually over time. With consistent use, wake periods may become less frequent, shorter, and easier to recover from. In the earlier days, stay relaxed. You can rest in bed or brew another cup.
For Foundational Sleep Support:
Use nightly and allow several weeks before fully evaluating results. When exhaustion is chronic, and the nervous system has been running on stress hormones for extended periods, sleep does not restore the way it should. These herbs begin to rebuild that capacity over time. The deepest benefits, nervous system restoration, hormonal support, and immune recovery, emerge with consistent, patient use.
Safe for Long-Term Use
Deep Rest Tea is designed for ongoing nightly use. These herbs work with your body's own sleep processes rather than overriding them, supporting a more natural quality of rest that builds gradually with consistent use.
Herbalist Guidance for Deep Rest
Begin your wind-down routine when you brew your tea. Dimmed lights and slowing down together create a powerful sleep signal your nervous system learns to trust over time.
Be sure to shut down all screens during your evening routine. Blue light blocks your body's natural sleep signals and works against everything these herbs are doing.
Begin with at least 5 deep breaths while your tea is steeping. This activates your parasympathetic nervous system before the first sip and is doing real physiological work.
Inhale slowly when you lift the lid after steeping. The aromatic herbs in this blend release their volatile oils during steeping. That first breath of steam signals rest to your nervous system before the first sip. This is aromatherapy working in real time.
Pair with Deep Rest Extract for layered sleep and nervous system support. The tea creates the conditions for rest. The extract works beneath that, supporting the deeper hormonal and neurological restoration that quality sleep is meant to provide.
Pair with a Steady Ground formula during the day if daytime stress is disrupting your sleep. Supporting the stress response during the day makes evening restoration work more effective.
Pair with a Radiant Transition formula if perimenopausal hormonal shifts are driving your sleep disruption. Hormonal fluctuations and poor sleep are closely linked, and addressing both simultaneously yields faster, more lasting results.
Tips Worth Knowing for Herbal Teas
For optimum flavor, use distilled or spring water.
Store herbs in an airtight container in a cool, dark place to extend shelf life.
You can add more herbs to make a stronger brew.
Deep Rest Tea can be brewed hot and poured over ice for a cool, refreshing serving. Brew at double strength: 2 heaping teaspoons per 8-oz cup to account for dilution. Do not reduce steep time.
Teas can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 48 hours.
Brewed loose-leaf herbs can be reused the same day, though a longer steep time may be needed to draw out the remaining benefit. The flavor profile will change, but many people enjoy their second or third brew.
Best when used within one year of opening. Use your senses as your guide: if the color has faded significantly or the aroma is no longer present, it is time to replace.
As with any herbal formula used long-term, periodic breaks are recommended as good practice. After 3 months of consistent nightly 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
Do not use during pregnancy or lactation without guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.
This tea is for evening and nighttime use only. The sedative action of this formula is significant and not appropriate when alertness is required.
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after consuming this blend.
This product should not be taken with alcohol, sedative medications, benzodiazepines, MAOIs, or antidepressant medications without guidance from your healthcare provider.
Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are currently taking thyroid medications or diabetes medications.
As with any over-the-counter health product, discontinue use if rash, digestive upset, or unusual symptoms occur.
Discontinue 2 weeks before any scheduled surgical procedure.
Children's use: This blend contains herbs that are gentle and well-tolerated when used at appropriate serving sizes. The following guidance is for use only under adult supervision. Consult your child's healthcare provider before use.
Ages 2-4: 1 teaspoon of tea
Ages 5-7: 1 tablespoon of tea
Ages 8-11: 2 tablespoons of tea
Ages 11+: As desired
Keep out of the reach of children.
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
Skullcap Leaves (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Relaxing nervine, anodyne, antispasmodic, neuroprotective, sedative, nerve tonic
Relaxing nervine, anodyne, antispasmodic, neuroprotective, sedative, nerve tonic
Calms nervous system overstimulation for easier sleep onset
Releases muscle tension and eases tension headaches that linger into the evening
Supports nervous system repair during sleep, not just sedation but active restoration
Supports nervous system tissue health against the cumulative effects of chronic stress over time
Especially well-suited for the "tired but wired" pattern: exhausted body, activated mind
One of the most respected nervous system restoratives in the Western herbal tradition
Lavender Flowers (Lavandula angustifolia)
Nervine, sedative, antispasmodic, analgesic, carminative, anxiolytic, aromatic
Supports the nervous system's shift from activation to rest that sleep requires
Deepens the calming effect through both aromatic and internal action
Releases muscle tension and eases tension headaches that linger from day into night
Supports a calm, settled emotional state at bedtime
Eases digestive tension and cramping that surface when the body finally slows down
Ashwagandha Root (Withania somnifera)
Adaptogen, nervine tonic, immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, HPA axis supportive
Supports healthy cortisol balance, which is often a root driver of poor sleep quality and nighttime waking
Supports adrenal resilience that chronic stress, burnout, and perimenopause may quietly deplete over time
Supports deep, slow-wave sleep: the restorative stage most affected by elevated cortisol and prolonged stress
Supports healthy immune function during the overnight period when the body is doing its deepest repair work
Supports a healthy inflammatory response throughout the body, including the nervous system
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.
Hops Strobiles (Humulus lupulus)
Sedative-hypnotic, nervine, antispasmodic, bitter tonic, phytoestrogenic, anodyne
Supports sleep maintenance and may help reduce the pattern of nighttime waking
Works in complementary partnership with passionflower to support the body's natural calming pathways, producing a combined effect that deepens sleep quality
Supports healthy cortisol balance during the night, which may help reduce early morning waking
Mild phytoestrogenic activity offers targeted support for hormonally driven sleep disruption
Releases physical tension and eases the restlessness that keeps the body activated after the mind quiets
Benefits deepen with consistent nightly use
Passionflower Leaves (Passiflora incarnata)
Nervine, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic
Eases anxiety and racing thoughts that prevent sleep onset
Supports the body's natural calming pathways that stress and anxiety can disrupt
Releases muscle tension that keeps the body activated long after stress has passed
Supports a healthy inflammatory response in the nervous system
Soothes digestive cramping and gut tension that stress can settle into the body
One of the most effective herbs for the "mind won't stop" pattern of sleeplessness
Lemon Balm Leaves (Melissa officinalis)
Nervine, carminative, antiviral, cognitive-supporting, sedative, antioxidant, cardio-tonic, aromatic
Nervine, carminative, antiviral, cognitive-supporting, sedative, antioxidant, cardiotonic, aromatic
Gently sedating in a way that supports sleep without morning heaviness
Eases digestive discomfort, bloating, and cramping that can disrupt nighttime settling
Calms anxiousness and mental overwhelm while supporting cognitive restoration during sleep
Supports healthy immune function during the overnight period when the body is doing its deepest repair work
Supports cardiovascular comfort at bedtime, particularly during perimenopause when hormonal shifts can increase tension and unsettledness
Especially supportive during periods of grief, sadness, and emotional overwhelm
Chamomile Blossoms (Matricaria recutita)
Relaxing nervine, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, carminative
Gently calms the nervous system without morning heaviness or next-day cognitive dulling
Releases muscle tension and physical restlessness that the body holds long after the day ends
Soothes digestive discomfort including bloating, cramping, and gut tension
Supports a healthy inflammatory response that chronic stress may affect over time
One of the most universally safe and well-tolerated sleep herbs available, gentle enough for children yet effective for adults navigating burnout and prolonged stress