Nervines & Calming Allies

Support the nervous system, ease anxiety, release tension, and invite deep rest.

Nervines are the body’s botanical balm, herbs that nourish, regulate, and soothe the nervous system. They help quiet the mind, unwind the body, and create space for deep exhale. Whether steeped as tea or rolled into smoke, these plants ease stress responses, relieve tension, and prepare the body for rest.

🌿 Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

Benefits: A deeply restorative nervine, skullcap calms overactive thoughts, eases anxious tension, and supports deeper, more restorative sleep.

Tea & Smoke Uses: Sipped as tea, it helps soothe the mind and balance the nervous system. Smoked, it adds a grounding, body-heavy calm that pairs beautifully with other relaxing herbs.

Traditional Use: Long revered in Western herbalism as a “nervous system tonic,” skullcap has been used to ease anxiety, insomnia, and emotional overwhelm.

Featured In: Space Cadet, Offline, Golden Hour, Dream Walker, Soft Launch, Herbal Spirits

🌿 Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Benefits: Passionflower gently slows a racing mind, soothes restlessness, and supports falling asleep naturally without heavy sedation.

Tea & Smoke Uses: As a tea, it promotes relaxation and supports mood balance. When smoked, it adds a soft, dreamy edge and enhances sleep blends.

Traditional Use: Historically used by Indigenous peoples and European herbalists as a sedative and anti-anxiety remedy, passionflower is a trusted ally for mental and emotional calm.

Featured In: Space Cadet, Offline, Dream Walker, Soft Launch, Open Heart

🌿 Damiana (Turnera diffusa)

Benefits: Damiana uplifts mood, relieves stress, and gently energizes the spirit. It’s also known for enhancing sensuality and emotional connection.

Tea & Smoke Uses: Tea offers a light mood lift and supports nervous system balance. Smoked, damiana adds a smooth, warming quality that complements both relaxing and uplifting blends.

Traditional Use: Used traditionally in Central and South America as an aphrodisiac and mood enhancer, damiana connects body and spirit while calming the mind.

Featured In: Space Cadet, Offline, Open Heart, Soft Launch, Herbal Spirits

🌿 Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Benefits: A classic calming herb, lavender soothes anxiety, uplifts low moods, and promotes deeper sleep.

Tea & Smoke Uses: In tea, it relaxes the nervous system and eases tension headaches. As smoke, it lends a floral aroma and enhances relaxation.

Traditional Use: Widely used in both European and Middle Eastern herbal traditions, lavender has been prized for centuries for its calming scent and soothing effect on the mind.

Featured In: Space Cadet, Offline, Dream Walker, Soft Launch, Open Heart, Golden Hour

🌿 Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)

Benefits: Chamomile is a gentle nervine that calms the body, relieves anxiety, and supports digestion while promoting restful sleep.

Tea & Smoke Uses: Tea is classic for nighttime relaxation and digestive comfort. Smoked, it softens blends with a lightly sweet aroma and soothing quality.

Traditional Use: A staple of traditional European herbalism, chamomile has been used for centuries as a calming remedy for both the mind and the stomach.

Featured In: Space Cadet, Dream Walker, Golden Hour

🌿 Linden (Tilia europaea)

Benefits: Linden soothes the nervous system, relaxes muscular tension, and calms stress-induced headaches or heart palpitations.

Tea & Smoke Uses: As a tea, it supports deep relaxation and cardiovascular calm. Smoked, it enhances the smoothness and grounding of blends.

Traditional Use: Linden flower tea has been a beloved calming remedy across Europe for centuries, often used as a gentle sedative and heart tonic.

Featured In: Dream Walker, Soft Launch, Golden Hour, Clean Slate Club

🌿 Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Benefits: A bright, uplifting nervine, lemon balm reduces anxiety, improves mood, and gently supports cognitive function.

Tea & Smoke Uses: Tea can ease anxiety and digestive tension while lifting mental fog. Smoked, it adds a light citrus aroma and promotes relaxation without sedation.

Traditional Use: Used in traditional European herbalism for nervous tension and melancholy, lemon balm is often called “the gladdening herb” for its spirit-lifting effects.

Featured In: Day Dreamer, Golden Hour, Herbal Spirits, Clean Slate Club

🌿 California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

Benefits: A gentle sedative, California poppy supports deeper sleep, eases muscle tension, and calms anxiety without grogginess.

Tea & Smoke Uses: As tea, it helps transition into sleep and soothes the nervous system. Smoked, it deepens the sedative properties of blends and promotes body relaxation.

Traditional Use: Used by Indigenous peoples of North America as a mild pain reliever and sleep support, California poppy is a trusted herb for nighttime blends.

Featured In: Offline, Space Cadet

🌿 Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)

Benefits: Known as “nature’s opiate” (though non-addictive), wild lettuce provides powerful sedative and pain-relieving properties.

Tea & Smoke Uses: Tea supports deep relaxation and sleep onset. Smoked, it enhances the body-heavy, dreamy effects of nighttime blends.

Traditional Use: Wild lettuce has been used historically as a sleep aid and mild analgesic, often in place of stronger sedatives.

Featured In: Offline, Space Cadet, Golden Hour