sleep elixir formula
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Primary role in sleep support:
Promotes deeper, more restorative sleep
Helps reduce time needed to fall asleep
How it supports sleep:
Valerian interacts with GABA receptors in the brain, which are responsible for calming nervous system activity
Helps quiet mental overstimulation and physical restlessness
Best suited for:
Difficulty falling asleep
Light or easily disrupted sleep
Tension held in the body that interferes with rest
Notable qualities:
Traditionally used for centuries as a natural sleep aid
Non-sedating in the sense that it supports natural sleep rhythms rather than forcing sleep
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Primary role in sleep support:
Calms an overactive mind
Reduces nighttime anxiety and racing thoughts
How it supports sleep:
Enhances GABA activity, helping slow brain activity
Supports emotional relaxation and mental unwinding before bed
Best suited for:
Stress-related insomnia
Waking during the night due to anxious thoughts
Difficulty “turning off” the mind
Notable qualities:
Gentle and well tolerated
Often used when sleep issues are tied to emotional or mental tension
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Primary role in sleep support:
Deep nervous system nourishment
Helps relieve nervous exhaustion that disrupts sleep
How it supports sleep:
Acts as a nervine, restoring balance to an overstimulated nervous system
Helps release stored tension accumulated throughout the day
Best suited for:
Restlessness caused by chronic stress or burnout
Light sleepers who wake easily
Difficulty relaxing physically at bedtime
Notable qualities:
Supports long-term nervous system resilience
Particularly useful for people who feel “wired but tired”
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Primary role in sleep support:
Gentle relaxation and soothing calm
Helps the body settle into rest
How it supports sleep:
Mild sedative and antispasmodic effects help relax the body
Eases digestive tension that can interfere with sleep
Best suited for:
Mild insomnia
Physical restlessness or tension
Sensitive individuals who prefer gentler herbs
Notable qualities:
Especially calming without heaviness
Traditionally used for both adults and children
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Primary role in sleep support:
Encourages uninterrupted, peaceful sleep
Helps quiet pain or discomfort that disrupts rest
How it supports sleep:
Mild analgesic and sedative properties support physical relaxation
Calms nervous system hyperactivity without dependency
Best suited for:
Difficulty staying asleep
Sleep disrupted by physical discomfort or tension
People who want calm without next-day grogginess
Notable qualities:
Non-habit forming
Gentler than opium poppy, with no narcotic effects
Formula Synergy
Together, these herbs work synergistically to:
Calm the nervous system
Ease mental and physical tension
Support natural sleep cycles without forcing sedation
This balanced blend addresses both the mental and physical causes of poor sleep, making it suitable for a wide range of sleep challenges.
*These statements have not been verified by the FDA and is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. By purchasing, buyer agrees that they are 18 years or older and are sufficiently educated to use this product in a safe and responsible manner. Buyer agrees to release from liability and hold Grounded Remedies by Phoenix LLC forever harmless in the event of personal injury or harm to self or others, health consequences, accidents, or any other negative consequences resulting from the purchase or ingestion of this product.
