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In today’s fast-moving, overstimulated world, stress has become an almost constant companion. Whether it’s the pressure of work, navigating relationships, or simply keeping up with the pace of modern life, our nervous systems are often running in overdrive. But long before modern medicine, ancient cultures turned to the natural world for support—working with herbs, roots, and fungi to restore balance and calm.
At Enchanted Earth, we honour this timeless wisdom through our Calm blend: a soothing synergy of reishi, ashwagandha, skullcap, mulungu, gotu kola, and lavender. These herbs and fungi are revered in traditional medicine systems across the globe for their ability to support the nervous system, calm the mind, and ease the body into a state of gentle relaxation.
At the heart of the Calm blend is reishi mushroom, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as the “mushroom of immortality.” Reishi is a deeply grounding adaptogen that helps regulate the body’s stress response, reduce anxiety, and support sleep. It nourishes the heart and spirit, bringing a sense of centeredness that’s often missing in the chaos of daily life.
From the Ayurvedic tradition, ashwagandha is another powerful adaptogen that helps lower cortisol levels and build resilience to stress. It supports the adrenals, balances mood, and can even improve sleep and mental clarity over time. Ashwagandha doesn’t sedate—it strengthens, helping the body return to a balanced baseline.
Skullcap is a gentle but effective nervine that calms frazzled nerves, eases muscle tension, and supports restful sleep without grogginess. Paired with mulungu, a soothing South American bark known for its ability to quiet anxiety and support emotional release, these herbs offer deep nervous system nourishment for moments when the world feels too loud.
Known as “food for the brain,” gotu kola is a revered herb in both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It improves mental clarity, reduces anxiety, and supports the flow of prana—our vital life force—through the mind and body. It’s especially helpful when stress shows up as racing thoughts or mental fog.
And of course, no calming blend would be complete without lavender. Its beautiful floral scent isn’t just pleasant—it’s medicine. Lavender helps soothe the nervous system, relax the muscles, and bring a gentle sense of peace. It works on both the emotional and physical levels, helping the heart exhale.
Our Calm remedy comes in the form of a liquid in a dropper bottle, designed to be taken under the tongue, allowing the plant magic to absorb quickly and offer fast-acting support when you need it most. Whether it’s before sleep, during moments of overwhelm, or simply part of your daily self-care, Calm invites you to slow down and return to your centre.
These ancient plant allies remind us that calm isn’t something we have to chase—it’s something we can return to. Within the stillness, there is strength.
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