For nights when your thoughts won’t stop spinning, this fast, portable tincture blend offers a quick way to quiet mental chatter without needing to steep a tea.
At a Glance
- Condition: Sleep Disruption
- Prep time: 2 minutes (using pre-made tinctures)
- Best taken: As needed, at bedtime or during middle-of-the-night waking
Ingredients
- 20 drops skullcap tincture
- 20 drops passionflower tincture
- 2 oz water
Preparation
- Measure the skullcap and passionflower tinctures into a small glass of water.
- Stir well to combine.
- Sip slowly at bedtime, or if you wake during the night with a racing mind.
Dosage & Usage: Up to twice nightly as needed — once at bedtime, and again if needed during a middle-of-the-night waking.
Why This Recipe May Help: Skullcap and passionflower are both traditionally used as calming nervines, offering a fast, portable way to quiet an overactive mind during moments of nighttime restlessness.
Active Compounds:
- Skullcap — contains flavonoids such as baicalin, traditionally associated with calming nervous tension.
- Passionflower — contains flavonoids, traditionally associated with quieting racing thoughts.
Precautions: Not recommended during pregnancy. May enhance the effect of sedative medications; consult a healthcare provider if taking sedatives or anti-anxiety medication.
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
