Everyday Apothecary: 9 Holistic Herbs to Ground, Nourish & Restore
- neemandmoon
- May 5
- 3 min read
Updated: May 7
Nurturing the Nervous System, Skin & Soul through Earth’s Remedies
A Holistic Guide to Nature’s Everyday Healing Allies: Herbs to nourish your nervous system, uplift your spirit, and support natural wellness
Herbs have been used across cultures for thousands of years to heal, soothe, and balance. From calming anxiety to boosting immunity or supporting your cycle — each herb carries wisdom and medicine for the mind, body, and soul.
This guide brings together some of the most beneficial herbs in everyday herbalism, along with how you can begin gently working with them in teas, infusions, baths, oils, or rituals.
Let’s return to the earth, and let her show us the way back to wholeness.
1. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Soothing | Anti-inflammatory | Gentle
Uses: Calms anxiety, supports digestion, eases menstrual cramps, promotes restful sleep.
Mind: Relaxes nervous tension, helps with insomnia.
Body: Anti-inflammatory, great for skin and gut health.
Soul: Softens the emotional body, nurtures inner peace.
Drink as a tea before bed, or use in a relaxing bath soak.
2. Lavender (Lavandula)
Relaxing | Antimicrobial | Mood balancing
Uses: Calms the nervous system, supports wound healing, lifts mood.
Mind: Uplifting and balancing, helps release stress.
Body: Soothes headaches, skin irritation, and minor burns.
Soul: Opens the heart, supports calm spiritual awareness.
Diffuse the essential oil, or use in a pillow sachet for restful sleep.
3. Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Nutrient-rich | Blood building | Detoxifying
Uses: Builds strength, supports hormonal balance, reduces inflammation.
Mind: Grounding and energising.
Body: High in iron, calcium, and magnesium — nourishes tissues and blood.
Soul: Helps with boundaries and self-empowerment.
Drink as a daily infusion for deep nourishment.
4. Rose (Rosa spp.)
Heart-opening | Cooling | Astringent
Uses: Eases grief, supports heart health, tones skin.
Mind: Soothes emotional overwhelm.
Body: Cools inflammation, supports circulation.
Soul: Encourages self-love, beauty, and compassion.
Add petals to tea, facial steams, or spiritual baths.
5. Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Skin healing | Lymphatic support | Brightening
Uses: Promotes skin repair, reduces swelling, supports digestion.
Mind: Gentle and warming, helps restore inner joy.
Body: Antifungal, supports gut and skin.
Soul: Symbol of sunshine and resilience.
Use in balms, teas, and herbal oils.
6. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Uplifting | Antiviral | Nervine
Uses: Calms anxiety, supports viral recovery, improves focus.
Mind: Brightens low mood, eases overthinking.
Body: Mild sedative, supports the liver and immune system.
Soul: Brings light and clarity, good for transition times.
Perfect for a fresh infusion or tincture.
7. Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Warming | Circulatory | Digestive
Uses: Eases nausea, boosts circulation, reduces pain.
Mind: Stimulating and energising.
Body: Anti-inflammatory, great for gut and joint health.
Soul: Encourages action and courage, ignites inner fire.
Enjoy in teas, tinctures, or as a fresh infusion.
8. Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Cooling | Digestive | Clarifying
Uses: Relieves headaches, bloating, and muscle pain.
Mind: Clears mental fog and tension.
Body: Soothes the digestive system, reduces inflammation.
Soul: Awakens clarity and fresh perspective.
Great as tea or in a compress for pain relief.
9. Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)
Sensual | Calming | Harmonising
Uses: Reduces anxiety, supports hormonal balance, enhances intimacy.
Mind: Helps reduce cortisol and restore calm.
Body: Used in skincare and for heart rate balance.
Soul: Encourages softness, sensuality, and joy.
Use the essential oil in rituals, baths, or diffused.
Holistic Reminder
These herbs work gently, gradually guiding your system back into balance. Herbal medicine isn't about quick fixes — it’s about listening to your body, connecting to the earth, and reclaiming your inner rhythm.
Considerations + Contraindications
Always consult a herbalist or healthcare provider before using herbs during pregnancy, with medication, or if you have existing health conditions.
Start slowly — each body is different.
Avoid internal use of essential oils and always dilute your essential oils before use topically.
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