Calm
Skullcap Still
A green cup for a jaw that will not unclench.
American skullcap is a traditional nerve-leaf — the kind of cup you pour when the shoulders are up by the ears. Lemon balm rounds the bitterness.
- Steep
- 8 min
- Water
- 93°C / 200°F
- Caffeine
- None
Taste · Green, slightly bitter, clean
Ingredients
1 cup
- Organic skullcap herb1 tsp
- Organic lemon balm1 tsp
Method
- 1
Steep covered 8 minutes.
- 2
Strain. Drink in the late afternoon or evening.
Why this cup
- Traditionally used for a tense, over-clocked day
- Caffeine-free
- A small pot is enough
Go gently
- Buy from a trusted grower — skullcap has been adulterated in the past.
- Skip in pregnancy. Not for children.
- Can add to drowsiness with sedatives.
Steep timer
8:00
