Sleep Stress-Free Ayurvedic Herbal Tea
About the Herb:
Ashwagandha, often called the “Indian Ginseng,” is one of Ayurveda’s most revered Rasayana herbs known for its rejuvenating and calming properties. Its name translates to “the strength of a horse,” symbolizing vitality and resilience.
Ayurvedic Benefits:
Calms vata and kapha imbalance
Reduces stress, anxiety, and fatigue
Promotes deep, restful sleep
Strengthens immunity and overall vitality
Modern Research:
Clinical trials show Ashwagandha reduces cortisol levels, the body’s primary stress hormone
Enhances GABA activity in the brain, promoting relaxation and sleep
Shown to improve sleep onset and quality in adults with insomnia
Role in FitClan Teas:
Ashwagandha in this tea helps you unwind after a stressful day, reduces mental chatter, and prepares your body for deep, restorative sleep.
About the Herb:
Brahmi is a traditional Ayurvedic herb valued for enhancing memory and mental clarity. Its cooling, rejuvenating qualities make it a key ingredient in calming and brain-tonic formulations.
Ayurvedic Benefits:
Acts as a Medhya Rasayana (nervine tonic)
Enhances focus, concentration, and memory
Reduces anxiety and mental fatigue
Balances pitta and kapha doshas
Modern Research:
Studies show Brahmi improves learning rate and memory retention
Contains bacosides that support neural repair and reduce oxidative stress
Recognized for reducing anxiety and stress-related disorders
Role in FitClan Teas:
Brahmi in this blend relaxes the nervous system, helping the mind slow down so sleep comes more naturally and peacefully.
About the Herb:
Tagar, also known as Indian Valerian, is a traditional herb with sedative properties. It has been used for centuries to soothe restlessness and aid sleep.
Ayurvedic Benefits:
Pacifies aggravated vata dosha
Induces natural sleep without drowsiness the next day
Calms the nervous system and reduces restlessness
Supports emotional stability
Modern Research:
Rich in valepotriates and essential oils known for sedative action
Studies confirm its anxiolytic and sleep-enhancing effects
Comparable in action to valerian root used in Western herbal medicine
Role in FitClan Teas:
Tagar helps release body tension and encourages a calm, steady transition into restful sleep.
About the Herb:
Jatamansi is a highly prized Himalayan herb considered sacred in Ayurveda. Known as “Tapaswani,” it has been traditionally used for mental peace and spiritual balance.
Ayurvedic Benefits:
Calms vata and pitta doshas
Enhances mood and reduces irritability
Improves sleep by grounding the nervous system
Acts as a natural brain tonic
Modern Research:
Shown to have neuroprotective and antidepressant effects
Reduces oxidative stress in the brain
Enhances GABA receptors, supporting calmness and sleep
Role in FitClan Teas:
Jatamansi supports mental relaxation and mood balance, making it easier to let go of stress at bedtime.
About the Herb:
Shankhpushpi is a renowned Ayurvedic herb shaped like a conch (Shankha), symbolizing clarity and calmness. It is widely used in Medhya Rasayana formulations.
Ayurvedic Benefits:
Improves concentration and memory
Reduces mental fatigue and anxiety
Strengthens the nervous system
Balances pitta and vata
Modern Research:
Rich in alkaloids and flavonoids supporting brain function
Studies show improved cognitive performance and reduced anxiety symptoms
Supports better sleep by calming hyperactive neurons
Role in FitClan Teas:
Shankhpushpi helps you relax mentally, reduces overthinking, and supports a smooth sleep transition.
About the Herb:
Lemongrass is a fragrant herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic households for digestion and relaxation. Its citrusy aroma uplifts mood instantly.
Ayurvedic Benefits:
Relieves stress and anxiety
Aids digestion and detoxification
Balances kapha and pitta
Promotes lightness in body and mind
Modern Research:
Rich in citral, a compound with proven calming and anti-anxiety effects
Demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Shown to reduce tension and induce relaxation
Role in FitClan Teas:
Lemongrass uplifts the blend with its refreshing aroma, relieves stress, and supports smooth digestion before bedtime.
About the Herb:
Lavender is a globally loved aromatic herb known for its soothing fragrance. While popular in Western herbalism, it also aligns with Ayurvedic concepts of calming vata and pitta.
Ayurvedic Benefits:
Reduces restlessness and irritability
Promotes emotional balance
Helps in reducing nervous tension
Lightens the mood and prepares for sleep
Modern Research:
Well-studied for reducing anxiety, stress, and improving sleep quality
Aromatherapy with lavender shows measurable effects on relaxation and sleep onset
Safe natural alternative to mild sedatives
Role in FitClan Teas:
Lavender enhances the tea’s calming aroma while reducing anxiety and inviting deeper rest.
About the Herb:
Mulethi, or licorice root, is a sweet, rejuvenating herb used in Ayurveda for centuries. Its adaptogenic qualities make it effective in reducing fatigue and stress.
Ayurvedic Benefits:
Acts as a Rasayana (rejuvenative tonic)
Reduces fatigue and boosts stamina
Supports respiratory and digestive health
Balances all three doshas when used in moderation
Modern Research:
Contains glycyrrhizin, known for anti-stress and immune-modulating effects
Shown to support adrenal health, helping the body manage stress
Provides anti-inflammatory benefits
Role in FitClan Teas:
Mulethi balances flavors naturally and provides gentle adaptogenic support, helping your body cope with stress for better sleep.
