MOON BLEND: rest & digest
Updated: Aug 17
Drink moon blend any time of the day!
Peppermint, chamomile, and lavender are all known for their traditional healing properties and when mixed together, create a gentle, caffeine-free tea that is perfect for rest & digest.
Moon blend is intentionally created with the respiratory, digestive and nervous systems in mind. Its mildly sedative properties create ease in the body and encourage relaxation.
Peppermint
Majority of the mix
Aids in digestion
Helps reduce bloating, cramps and symptoms associated with IBS
Promotes relaxation
Stabilizes hormones and body temperature
Clears the respiratory system
Helps limit mucus production, lower lung inflammation, clear the respiratory system
Chamomile
Mildly sedative
Calms the nervous system, reducing anxiety-related stress. Helps promote deeper sleep
Aids in digestion
Helps relax the digestive tract and blood vessels surrounding it to encourage smooth movement
Associated with the solar plexus
Calms & cools internal fire
Helps balance willpower & effortlessness dynamic
Lavender
Mildly sedative
Improves sleep and relaxation, reducing anxiety and nervous system-related stress
Gentle on digestion
Promotes relaxation of the gut & bile production
Antioxidant
Reduces inflammation - particularly in the gut
Naturally Grown
Medicinal from the start
Everything on our farm is naturally grown, using hand tools and time-tested methods. We use compost and cover crops to build soil, along with hoeing, hand-weeding & sileage tarps to suppress weeds in a chemical-free, no-till system. We work with animals & insects to help break down material and create natural fertilizers. We use organic products that we either create ourselves on site (such as compost, worm castings and worm tea), or purchase from reputable certified organic sources.
These natural growing methods are supportive to the human body, as they are free from synthetic chemicals, which are known for deregulating almost all the systems in the body. They are also light on the earth, reducing compaction, which is a common issue with large-scale tractor farming.
We love all farmers and support our all growers, organic or not. Our choice to grow organically is validated by the positive effects we have seen within our own bodies and soil.
Rich soil for rich tea
Any gardener knows the secret to a healthy garden is in the soil. Nutrient dense soil leads to nutrient dense crops. We apply our natural compost and fertilizers to the soil with this intention.
Small-batch, seasonal
It is just the two of us (& Kai) on the farm, so our methods either have to be passive or intentional - ideally both. Hand picking herbs may not seem like the most passive harvesting method, but we intentionally choose to hand-pick to ensure top quality.
Hand-picking allows us to harvest at the optimal time for the plants, and in successions throughout the season. This rhythm aligns with our cyclical approach and allows us to focus on farming when the crops are growing, without a need to rush or push it. Once harvested, we air-dry the herbs using passive, zero-energy racks. The herbs are then sifted, blended and packaged for sale.
Cozy, caffeine-free
Whether you're enjoying moon blend for its medicinal properties, or as part of your daily tea ritual, may it encourage a peaceful present moment.
a note on herb safety
Moderation
Like any herbal concoction, moderation is key. For most people, moon blend is a wonderful tea that can be drank daily.
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Most medicinal herbs are inadvisable during pregnancy, due to potential uterine stimulation and contractions. This is the case with lavender tea. Drinking lavender tea is not recommended during pregnancy, which means moon blend should not be consumed during pregnancy.
A lot of the time, there just isn't sufficient (or any) research on using these herbs during pregnancy, so they will get labelled as "unsafe during pregnancy", for good measure.
Some herbs, like raspberry leaf, have been used in holistic medicine for centuries to assist with pregnancy and childbirth, acting as a uterine tonic. These herbs are used at specific times during pregnancy, and under supervision.
Always do your research and trust your body.
Signs to stop
All the ingredients in moon blend are considered some of the safest among medicinal herbs; it is unlikely for a reaction to occur. That being said, if you experience any sort of irritation or sensitivity to moon blend, please cease consumption.
moon blend can help alleviate allergy symptoms (such as inflammation), but if you are allergic to anything in the daisy (asteraceae) or mint (lamiaceae) families, please exercise caution.
If you experience any of the following, stop drinking moon blend immediately & seek professional medical attention:
tingling, itching or swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, throat or face
hives or an itchy red rash
difficulty breathing
These reactions are highly unlikely, but we just wanted to make a note of it in case.
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