The Right Mind Tea

Gotu Kola and Tulsi promote mindfulness and mental clarity, used for centuries as meditation aides that bring blood flow to the brain and help you access a centered state of mind. Chamomile and Catnip unwind hardened tension in both the mind and body, with a unique affinity for the knots that build up in a “nervous stomach”, which can so often prevent us from focusing or thinking clearly. 

These are herbs that help you unplug from the external cues and stressors your body is picking up and taking on from the outside world, and instead reconnect with the present moment here and now. Lastly, Skullcap and Lavender quiet the inner voice that tells us we’re not enough, so we can get in touch with the truer knowing within us that understands exactly who we are and what we’re here to do.

On an energetic level, these nervine herbs bring a gentle warmth that helps to dissolve the perfectionistic tension of the ego. They soften the constraints we place on ourselves, which all too often prevent us from engaging in the here and now with curiosity and devotion to the natural unfolding of life. 

This blend is designed to help you meet your higher self more quickly and easily each time, as you strengthen the muscle of being and observing rather than fixing or controlling. Allow these botanicals to help you ease into what is, so that you can step forward with ease into what is waiting for you.*

Aromatic plants by and large help to keep our minds sharp. When we’re not thinking clearly, addressing the root cause (whether that’s poor circulation or microbiome imbalances) is the surest way to get to the other side. Aromatics are  rich in refreshing, clearing and essentially ‘deodorizing’ plant oils that have the power to come in and clean up the ‘gunk’ in our minds and thought patterns. They help to support cognition, soothe and nourish the nervous system, aid in strengthening memory, and can help with mental, physical, or emotional exhaustion. 

True clarity of mind, heart, and vision for the life ahead of us comes when we commit to  the process of clearing stagnation and moving through what inevitably gets stuck in the physical. Only then are we able to experience true self-awareness: the ability to be honest about what we’re currently doing and what’s hurting vs. helping us, as well as deep perspective: the ability to see how far we’ve come and how rewarding it will be for us to keep pushing forward.

I’ve had a lot of “clinical pearls” stick with me from my years studying herbalism. Perhaps most potent was the time a teacher hammered home the importance of helping a client to clear their mind before giving them a hefty and overwhelming to-do list of lifestyle changes and actions to take. She explained that when the body or mind is “stuffy” (when one feels metaphorically stuck or congested), we do what we’d do with a stuffy room and get some “air freshener” stat. This is a combination of opening a window (bringing movement and circulation into the room) and cleaning with potent aromatics (think pine-sol) that sanitize the environment with a punch of clearing plant medicine. To do this, we bring in moving and circulating, aromatic herbs — essentially, clearing the body and mind.

The Right Mind contains a blend of aromatic nervines like Tulsi and Lavender that bring a calm sense of clarity to our thoughts and nervous systems. As aromatics positively affect the brain and emotional health, they help to bring about that sense of perspective that leads to deep change and realization, which allows us to take more aligned action in our lives. They do this by helping to reduce stress so that we may think more rationally and honestly from a grounded place, and can help to calm looping thoughts in order to create more compassionate mental patterns – which is where radical self-honesty can happen safely and gently in order to bring about a true transformation of our actions.*

• Promotes mental clarity and physical relaxation
• Supports healthy mood and motivation
• Aids our attunement to creative inspiration 
• Encourages a focused sense of calm
• Non-sedating nervous system support
• Supports brain and neurotransmitter health
• Stress support for life's daily challenges
• Helps facilitate a ritual that creates more space to process, meditate, dream, and integrate your innermost knowing and desires*

Brew a cup of this centering blend whenever you need to get into the right state of mind or see things from a higher perspective. Use before meditation, when thoughts are looping, when you need a mid-day cup of something soothing but not sedating to quiet the chatter and help you zone in on what’s important. 

Think of this as a mix of the best of Brain, Peace, and Mood Juice, in a loose leaf tea form – warming to the soul, bringing grounded sunshine to the body, mind, and spirit. We love this blend for those looking to incorporate more nervous system support throughout the day in a way that helps them to be present and nourish their bodies through the power and ritual of tea; for the nurturer who wants to make sure they have a soothing cup of perspective-clearing nervines on hand when a friend needs to chat or a shoulder to cry on. 

Enjoy this blend in personal practice, before journaling or as you settle into a bath, or in community with someone you love to help you both slowdown and savor the moment.*