Herb
Vervain
This slender wildflower has long been gathered at day's end and brewed into a calming, quieting cup.
🌱 What it is
Vervain is a slender-stemmed wildflower with small purple blossoms, traditionally dried and steeped as a bitter evening tea.
✨ How it may help
- May help calm the nerves after a long day
- May help ease everyday tension
- May help support restful sleep
- May help provide a quieting evening ritual
🥄 How to use it
Steep 1 teaspoon of dried vervain in hot water for 10 minutes and sip in the evening; it's quite bitter, so a little honey helps.
⚖️ Caution
Vervain should be avoided in pregnancy since it can stimulate the uterus, and may add to drowsiness from sedatives or affect blood pressure — use modest amounts.
🍃 A note from nature
There's a fittingness to a plant that quiets the mind being tucked into hedgerows and quiet corners, waiting to be noticed at the end of a busy day.