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Anti-Anxiety Adaptogen Blend
A caffeine-free herbal and mushroom blend with earthy reishi mushroom, mildly bitter ashwagandha, aromatic tulsi, floral lavender, and lemony lemon balm. Produces a fragrant golden-brown infusion. May promote relaxation but is not a proven treatment for anxiety disorders. Ayurveda blend.
Traditionally used for
Stress, Tension, Restlessness, Difficulty sleeping, Nervous tension, Anxiety
Potential benefits
Adaptogenic, traditionally used for stress, mood balance, nervous tension, and sleep wellness, soothing
Ingredients
Ashwagandha root, reishi mushroom, holy basil leaf, lavender flower, lemon balm leaf
Origin
India, China, Japan, Mediterranean region
How it is traditionally prepared
1–2 tsp per 8 oz water, steep 5–10 minutes, 1 cup daily initially; best at mid-afternoon
Cautions and who should avoid it
Ashwagandha may affect thyroid function and has been linked to rare liver injury; reishi may increase bleeding risk and cause dizziness in high doses; lemon balm may affect thyroid function; caution with sedatives, immunosuppressants, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and liver disease
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