🍵 How to Make This Relaxing Herbal Infusion
🧑🍳 Ingredients (1 serving)
1 cup boiling water
1 chamomile tea bag or 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers
1 small cinnamon stick (or ½ tsp ground cinnamon)
1 fresh or dried bay leaf (laurel)
Optional:
1 tsp honey (raw, for added soothing effect)
A squeeze of lemon (for flavor and vitamin C)
☕ Instructions
Place chamomile, cinnamon, and bay leaf in a heat-safe mug or teapot.
Pour boiling water over the herbs.
Cover with a saucer or lid to trap essential oils.
Steep for 10–15 minutes.
Strain and remove the bay leaf.
Add honey or lemon if desired.
Sip slowly, 30–60 minutes before bedtime.
🕯️ For best results, pair with a calming routine: dim lights, no screens, deep breathing.
✅ Benefits of This Nightly Ritual
🧘♀️ Reduces stress & anxiety
Chamomile + laurel calm the nervous system
😴 Promotes deeper sleep
Natural sedative effects help you fall and stay asleep
🍽️ Soothes digestion
Cinnamon and bay leaf ease bloating and gut discomfort
🔁 Supports healthy sleep cycles
Non-habit forming and gentle on the body
