Hops Strobiles
(Humulus lupulus)
 

Rose Petals
(Rosa damascena)
 

Jasmine Flowers
(Jasminum officinalis)

Mugwort In ancient times mugwort was sacred to the Greek goddess Artemis, goddess of the moon; therefore mugwort was used in folklore to enhance psychic abilities & to have prophetic dreams. Today, mugwort is known to have a nervine action which eases tension & aids depression. It also has carminative & anthelmintic properties. It contains volatile oils, bitter principles & tannins.

Kava kava is a safe, mild tranquilizer taken for anxiety, with mild analgesic proprties. It grows in tropical forests of Polynesia. Kava contains several styrylpyrones, attributing to its medicinal action.

Chamomile has a broad range of uses. It is renowned for its relaxing, sedative, anti-inflammatory, carminative, anti-spasmodic, antiseptic & wound-healing properties. It contains a volatile oil consisting of chamazulene, a blue-pigment; it also contains mucilage, coumarins, & flavonoids.

Lavender is a highly aromatic herb which is a gentle, strengthening tonic for the nervous system, easing tension, anxiety, headaches & depression. Its active constituents are found in its volatile oil.

Hops Strobili have a relaxing effect on the nervous system. Hops is used for treating insomnia, anxiety & tension, as well as stimulating digestion, due to its bitter principle which consists of lupulone, xanthohumol & humulone. It also contains the flavonoids rutin, quercitrin, and astragalin.

Rose petals According to folklore, rosebud tea drunk before sleep induces prophetic dreams.

Jasmine In Egypt, jasmine was sacred to Isis & used folklorically before sleep for prophetic dreams.

Damiana Leaves Damiana is a strengthening remedy for the nervous system, native to Mexico. It is used for anxiety & depression. In folklore, it is said to induce visions & to be an aphrodisiac.