Spirit of Melissa Elixir

 A relaxing blend of leaves and flowers infused for a full moon cycle for optimum alchemical extraction.

Beginning on the new moon, in a preparation of alcohol and water for a stronger herbal constitution and longer life.

This Elixir matured from Spirit of Melissa tea blend to offer the soothing support of calming herbs when life won’t still long enough to brew a good cuppa.

Inspired by the practice of yoga and its ability to connect the mind and body. The word itself translates from Sanskrit as ‘union’. Pranayama (breathing techniques) and asana (physical movement) work together to unify the mind, body and spirit while alleviating ails.

This moreish tea is ideal to relax the body, take the edge out of a stressed day and aid in restful sleep. Renowned herbalist Matthew Wood raves of lemon balm’s ‘magic’ in ‘The Earthwise Herbal’ insisting this "spirited" plant live in the cupboards, larders and pantry’s of every household. Praised for its safe and calming effect on the mind and body, it is the leading herb in this relaxation blend. With its ability to syncronise communication between the gut and brain, this herb works wonders as a remedy for somatic ails triggered by a restless mind.

It is harmonised with earthy, calming chamomile flowers for a deeper warmth, linden flowers and minty catnip for a cool, sweet freshness. This tetrad not only soothes anxiety but calms the digestive tract bringing balance to both mind and body.

I’ve added the distinguished hop flower to the mix for extra sedation and its antispasmodic influence, which will soothe a worrisome belly. Skullcap, routinely considered the king of the nervine tonics is both cooling and sedative, calming tension while nourishing and enlivening the central nervous system into balance.

Ingredients

Melissa Oficinalis (lemon balm) leaf, Matricaria Chamomilla (camomile) flowers, Tilia Europaea (lime) flower, Cataria Nepeta (catnip) leaf, Humulus lupulus (hops) flower, Scutellaria lateriflora (scullcap) leaf.