Meet the botanicals behind our blends

Herbs in this family are often chosen by herbalists for evening or “wind-down” rituals. Flowers like chamomile and passion flower, and roots such as ashwagandha, are traditionally prepared as warm infusions to help settle the nervous system and ease into rest.

These botanicals are not sedatives in the pharmaceutical sense; instead, they’re used in folk traditions to encourage a softer breathing pattern, a sense of safety in the body, and a calmer inner dialogue before bed.

Focus-supportive herbs are often gently stimulating without being “wired.” Plants like tulsi (holy basil) and lemon balm are used in modern herbalism to support clear thinking during everyday stress, while still feeling grounded rather than jittery.

Instead of quick spikes of energy, these botanicals are traditionally sipped over time as part of a daily ritual that pairs steady alertness with a relaxed, present mind.

Mood-focused herbs are chosen for their long history in folk practices around emotional balance. Examples include St. John’s wort and damiana, which herbalists pair with sunlight, movement, and other lifestyle tools to help support a more even, uplifted outlook.

These plants aren’t a replacement for mental-health care, but they’re often used as gentle companions in rituals that honor feelings, support resilience, and re-connect people to pleasure and joy.

Digestive herbs are often aromatic, slightly bitter, or gently soothing. Lemon balm, chamomile, and other carminative plants are traditionally used after meals to encourage comfortable digestion, ease occasional gas or bloating, and support the body’s natural ability to process food.

Instead of “fixing” the stomach, they’re sipped as part of mindful eating rituals—slowing down, breathing between bites, and giving the digestive system time to respond.

Immune-supportive herbs are commonly used in seasonal wellness routines. Berry-rich plants like rosehips are valued for their nourishment, while other botanicals may be incorporated in tonics that are taken regularly during certain times of the year.

Rather than promising to prevent illness, these herbs are traditionally viewed as one piece of a broader picture that also includes rest, hydration, nutrient-dense food, and supportive community.

Herbs in this category—such as red clover and raspberry leaf—show up frequently in folk practices around cycles and life-stage transitions. They’re typically used as long-term tonics, with attention to the body’s rhythms rather than quick changes.

Modern herbalists emphasize that experiences with these plants are individual and that they’re best used alongside qualified care, body literacy, and informed consent.

Botanicals like horsetail and rosehips are often included in rituals that support inner-outer glow. Silica-rich plants and antioxidant-rich fruits are traditionally used to nourish the body from within, which may reflect outward in the look and feel of skin and hair over time.

These herbs aren’t cosmetics on their own, but they pair beautifully with topical care, hydration, and sun-smart habits as part of a holistic beauty ritual.