The Right Mind Tea

Aromatic plants by and large help to keep our minds sharp. When we’re not thinking clearly, addressing the root cause (whether that’s poor circulation or microbiome imbalances) is the surest way to get to the other side. Aromatics are  rich in refreshing, clearing and essentially ‘deodorizing’ plant oils that have the power to come in and clean up the ‘gunk’ in our minds and thought patterns. They help to support cognition, soothe and nourish the nervous system, aid in strengthening memory, and can help with mental, physical, or emotional exhaustion. 

True clarity of mind, heart, and vision for the life ahead of us comes when we commit to  the process of clearing stagnation and moving through what inevitably gets stuck in the physical. Only then are we able to experience true self-awareness: the ability to be honest about what we’re currently doing and what’s hurting vs. helping us, as well as deep perspective: the ability to see how far we’ve come and how rewarding it will be for us to keep pushing forward.

I’ve had a lot of “clinical pearls” stick with me from my years studying herbalism. Perhaps most potent was the time a teacher hammered home the importance of helping a client to clear their mind before giving them a hefty and overwhelming to-do list of lifestyle changes and actions to take. She explained that when the body or mind is “stuffy” (when one feels metaphorically stuck or congested), we do what we’d do with a stuffy room and get some “air freshener” stat. This is a combination of opening a window (bringing movement and circulation into the room) and cleaning with potent aromatics (think pine-sol) that sanitize the environment with a punch of clearing plant medicine. To do this, we bring in moving and circulating, aromatic herbs — essentially, clearing the body and mind.

The Right Mind contains a blend of aromatic nervines like Tulsi and Lavender that bring a calm sense of clarity to our thoughts and nervous systems. As aromatics positively affect the brain and emotional health, they help to bring about that sense of perspective that leads to deep change and realization, which allows us to take more aligned action in our lives. They do this by helping to reduce stress so that we may think more rationally and honestly from a grounded place, and can help to calm looping thoughts in order to create more compassionate mental patterns – which is where radical self-honesty can happen safely and gently in order to bring about a true transformation of our actions.*

Brew a cup of this centering blend whenever you need to get into the right state of mind or see things from a higher perspective. Use before meditation, when thoughts are looping, when you need a mid-day cup of something soothing but not sedating to quiet the chatter and help you zone in on what’s important. 

Think of this as a mix of the best of Brain, Peace, and Mood Juice, in a loose leaf tea form – warming to the soul, bringing grounded sunshine to the body, mind, and spirit. We love this blend for those looking to incorporate more nervous system support throughout the day in a way that helps them to be present and nourish their bodies through the power and ritual of tea; for the nurturer who wants to make sure they have a soothing cup of perspective-clearing nervines on hand when a friend needs to chat or a shoulder to cry on. 

Enjoy this blend in personal practice, before journaling or as you settle into a bath, or in community with someone you love to help you both slowdown and savor the moment.*