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Hypnotic
Hypnotics are substances that promote sleep onset and maintenance, helping individuals achieve a deep, restorative sleep. They are often used when there are difficulties in falling asleep or staying asleep due to insomnia or other sleep disorders. Herbal hypnotics include valerian root (Valeriana officinalis), which has been traditionally used as a natural sedative to help people fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality. Hops (Humulus lupulus), known for their sedative effects, are also commonly used in combination with valerian to enhance the ability to induce sleep.
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is another gentle hypnotic that helps calm the mind and ease an individual into sleep without leaving lingering drowsiness. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) also acts as a mild hypnotic by reducing anxiety and helping with relaxation, making it easier to drift into sleep.
Hypnotic herbs are often used in the form of teas, tinctures, or capsules to help with sleep disturbances, particularly when stress or anxiety is a contributing factor. While hypnotics can be effective in promoting sleep, they should be used responsibly, as overuse may lead to dependence or reduced effectiveness over time.
Products containing Hypnotic
Discover our collection of artisanal salves for holistic healing.
Gentle Drifter Tincture
A soothing companion for the end of day — inviting calm, softening tension, and guiding the spirit toward rest.
Frayed Flame Tincture
A grounding formula for nervous system depletion — helping you soften, slow down, and come home to yourself.
Grieving Heart Tincture
Support for times of loss, change, and remembrance — easing emotional weight and inviting quiet resilience.
Hops
Best known for its use in brewing beer, hops also have sedative properties that aid sleep and relaxation.
Valerian
Nature’s Tranquilizer – Easing Tension, Supporting Sleep, Calming the Mind, and Soothing Spasms.
California Poppy
California Poppy is a bright and cheerful flowering plant, commonly recognized as the state flower of California. It is used for its sedative and analgesic properties, primarily to promote relaxation and support sleep.
Sleep Serenity Tea Blend
A naturally caffeine-free herbal tea designed to guide you into deep relaxation and restful sleep. Featuring calming chamomile, passionflower, and lemon balm, this soothing blend offers a nurturing embrace with oatstraw, linden, and calendula—grounding the body, settling the mind, and inviting you to gently drift into peaceful slumber.
Calm & Soothe Tea Blend
A naturally caffeine-free herbal tea and our founder’s trusted choice during moments of elevated stress, Calm & Soothe is designed to help you unwind and find serenity. With chamomile, passion flower, and lemon balm at its heart, this soothing blend comforts your body and mind, creating a peaceful escape in every sip.
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Dream Weaver Tincture
The Dream Weaver resonates with those who:
Struggle to fall asleep or wake through the night
Experience overstimulation, racing thoughts, or tension that won’t let go
Long for a sleep that replenishes not just the body, but the spirit
This formula supports the body’s natural sleep rhythm while gently unwinding the mind and nervous system. The Dream Weaver doesn’t force rest — it invites it, weaving a safe, grounded cocoon where restorative sleep can take root. Ideal for those recovering from chronic stress, grief, or burnout that has disrupted the inner tide of sleep.
Whether you’re navigating insomnia, emotional overload, or post-burnout exhaustion, this blend supports a gentle return to equilibrium.
Plant Allies in this Formula
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) – A deeply sedative root that supports falling and staying asleep, especially when tension is high
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) – A calming adaptogen that supports adrenal restoration and nighttime nervous system repair
Hops (Humulus lupulus) – Unwinds physical agitation, irritability, and tension that disturb sleep
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) – Softens circular thinking and mental overactivity
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) – Eases nervous irritability and promotes gentle descent into sleep
Raw Local Honey – A soothing vehicle that carries and sweetens the medicine while nourishing the body
DOSAGE
Begin with 1 mL, 30–60 minutes before bed, in a small amount of warm water.
Increase to 2–3 mL as needed to support deeper rest.
Best taken as part of an evening ritual: dim lighting, silence, or gentle stretching to prepare the nervous system for surrender.
Cautions
This formula is strongly sedative. Please use caution if combining with:
Prescription sleep aids or benzodiazepines
Tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., Amitriptyline) or SSRIs/SNRIs
Activities requiring alertness (do not take before driving or operating machinery)
Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, managing low blood pressure, or taking multiple nervous system medications.
Discontinue use if drowsiness is excessive or adverse symptoms occur.
Price range: $15.00 through $25.00
Sleep Serenity Tea Blend
Surrender to the calm of the night with Sleep Serenity, a tenderly crafted herbal tea blend from Three Wishes Apothecary. This naturally caffeine-free infusion invites deep relaxation and supports a peaceful transition to sleep through the soft embrace of chamomile, passionflower, and lemon balm. Oatstraw and linden flower nurture the nervous system, while lemon verbena and calendula uplift the spirit with their bright floral notes. A touch of fennel adds digestive ease, and a gentle hint of nutmeg warms and grounds the senses—making this a perfectly balanced bedtime companion.
Packaged in a 1.76 oz (50 g) bag, Sleep Serenity yields approximately 16 cups of dreamy comfort. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or creating a nightly ritual of rest, this blend brings serenity to every sip.
Ingredients:
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), Oatstraw (Avena sativa), Linden Flower (Tilia spp.), Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora), Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare), Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), Calendula (Calendula officinalis), and Love (Concordia anima(s)).
Brewing Instructions:
- Use 1 TBSP of tea per 6–8 oz of boiled water.
- Steep for 5–15 minutes.
- Sweeten if desired.
Let the floral aroma and nurturing herbs of Sleep Serenity wrap around you like a lullaby from the earth.
Brew a cup, exhale deeply, and let serenity guide you to dreamland.
$11.99