A daily ritual for the colder months. Ingredients: Ceylon Cinnamon, Chamomile, Ginger, Goji Berry, Lemon Verbena, Lemongrass, Licorice Root, Nettle Leaf, Orange Peel, Rooibos, Rose Petal, Schizandra Berry, Spearmint, Tangerine Peel About this blend: A rich, warming, and aromatic blend of fourteen botanicals drawn from wellness traditions spanning Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This is a blend designed for the winter season — for wrapping yourself in warmth, nourishing your body through the colder months, and supporting your daily vitality with the intelligence of plants. What are adaptogens? Adaptogens are a special class of herbs with centuries of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic practice. They are traditionally understood to help the body navigate the demands of everyday stress and seasonal change, supporting overall balance and resilience over time. Because the body can adapt to individual herbs, it is recommended to cycle use of adaptogens every 45 days for sustained benefit. Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) — True Ceylon cinnamon, sometimes called soft cinnamon, has been prized for thousands of years across Asian, Middle Eastern, and European traditions. Known for its delicate, complex sweetness, Ceylon cinnamon is traditionally considered a warming herb that supports healthy circulation and digestion. It is distinct from the more common cassia cinnamon, with a softer, more nuanced flavor and a long history of use in wellness practices. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) — One of the most beloved herbs in the Western herbal tradition, chamomile has been used for over 2,000 years for its gentle calming and soothing properties. Traditionally used across European and Egyptian wellness traditions, chamomile is associated with relaxation, ease, and gentle support for overall wellbeing. Its soft, apple-like floral flavor is a cornerstone of this blend. Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) — A universal warming herb with thousands of years of use across Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese, and Western herbal traditions, ginger brings heat, circulation support, and digestive comfort to this blend. It is one of the most studied herbs in the world and remains a cornerstone of traditional wellness practices globally. Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) — Known as Gou Qi Zi in Traditional Chinese Medicine, goji berries have been used as a revered tonic food for over 2,000 years. Traditionally associated with nourishment, vitality, and longevity, goji berries are considered one of the great tonic foods of the Chinese herbal tradition. Their naturally sweet flavor adds warmth and depth to this blend. Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora) — A fragrant herb native to South America and long naturalized into European herbal traditions, lemon verbena is traditionally used for its uplifting, calming, and digestive-supporting properties. Its bright, clean lemon fragrance adds a beautiful lifting quality to this complex blend. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) — Widely used across Southeast Asian, Indian, and Latin American culinary and wellness traditions, lemongrass has a fresh, citrusy aroma and is traditionally used for its calming and digestive-supporting properties. It adds brightness and aromatics that balance the warmer, heavier ingredients in this blend. Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) — One of the most widely used herbs in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western herbalism, licorice root has a naturally sweet flavor and has been used for thousands of years as a harmonizing herb — meaning it is traditionally used to balance and integrate the other herbs in a blend. It adds a gentle natural sweetness without sugar. Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica) — Stinging nettle is one of the most nutritive plants available, with a history of use spanning cultures from Europe to Asia to the Americas. Traditionally valued as a deeply mineralizing and nourishing herb, nettle leaf is associated with overall vitality and strength. It forms a nourishing green base layer beneath the more aromatic herbs in this blend. Orange Peel & Tangerine Peel — Dried citrus peels have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries, where aged tangerine peel in particular is considered an important digestive and harmonizing herb known as Chen Pi. Both orange and tangerine peels add bright citrus aromatics and a gentle natural bitterness that supports digestive comfort. Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) — Native to the Cederberg region of South Africa, rooibos has been used by indigenous communities for generations. Naturally caffeine-free, rooibos has a warm, slightly sweet and earthy flavor and forms a rich, full-bodied base for this blend. It is traditionally associated with overall wellness and is rich in naturally occurring plant compounds. Rose Petal (Rosa spp.) — Roses have been used in wellness traditions from Persia to China to Europe for centuries. Rose petals are traditionally associated with the heart, with emotional balance, and with gentle nourishment. They add a delicate floral sweetness and a sense of beauty and care to this blend. Schizandra Berry (Schisandra chinensis) — Known as Wu Wei Zi or Five Flavor Berry in Traditional Chinese Medicine, schizandra is one of the great tonic herbs of the Chinese pharmacopoeia, so named because it contains all five of the fundamental flavors — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent. Classified as an adaptogen, schizandra has traditionally been used to support overall vitality, resilience, and mental clarity. It is considered a superior tonic herb with a long history of daily use in Chinese wellness traditions. Spearmint (Mentha spicata) — A cooling and refreshing herb with a long history of use in European and Middle Eastern wellness traditions, spearmint adds a bright, clean finish to this warming blend. Traditionally used for its digestive-supporting and uplifting properties, spearmint brings a welcome freshness that balances the richness of the warming spices. How to use: Add boiling water and steep 5-7 minutes. Enjoy 1-3 cups daily. For best results with adaptogenic herbs, cycle use every 45 days — use consistently for 45 days, then take a 1-2 week break before resuming. Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Consult your healthcare provider before use if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.
