Chamomile

• Known for: calming the nervous system, reducing anxiety, and promoting sleep

• Why: contains apigenin, an antioxidant that binds to certain brain receptors to encourage relaxation

• Studies: shown to help improve sleep quality and reduce mild anxiety

Lavender

• Known for: reducing stress, easing tension, and supporting emotional balance

• Why: the scent and compounds (like linalool) have mild sedative effects

• Studies: both lavender tea and aromatherapy are associated with lower cortisol and improved sleep

Lemon Balm

• Known for: lifting mood, reducing restlessness, and supporting digestion

• Why: contains rosmarinic acid and other compounds that help calm the mind without drowsiness

• Studies: used in herbal medicine to reduce nervous tension and promote a gentle sense of ease

Each week with Saam Ritual, you follow a calming rhythm of three: journal, move, and meditate. Every week explores a central theme, with daily journal prompts that guide gentle self-inquiry. You’ll be led through slow, accessible yoga by talented instructors, followed by a guided meditation to settle your mind. Together, these three practices create a consistent evening ritual to help you unwind, reflect, and reconnect.

Every month when you receive your box of Dusk tea, you will access a link to…