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Dear friends,

Now that the dust has settled from the holidays - the gatherings, the travel, the emotions, the long to-do lists - we find ourselves in a quieter space. January asks less of us. It offers a pause, a chance to exhale, to take stock of how we’re really feeling beneath it all.

This time of year can feel tender. The light is still low, routines are re-forming, and many of us are noticing what feels depleted or heavy after months of movement. In herbalism, this is a powerful moment to turn toward joy - not the forced kind, but the steady, nourishing kind that rebuilds us from the inside out.

We often reach for gentle mood and spirit allies in winter.

Lemon Balm softens nervous tension and brings lightness back to the mind. It is an herb that lifts the spirit. As a carminative, lemon balm soothes intestinal gas and bloating, especially when stress-related.

Schisandra supports emotional resilience, helping us meet life with a little more ease. Schisandra is an adaptogen, meaning that it helps control our cortisol and reduce overall stress. It is also a great herb for the kidneys + liver, wonderful for daily gentle cleansing.  

Oatstraw is another ally we can lean on to soothe frazzled nerves + strengthen our inner fortitude. It has a direct effect on the nervous and endocrine system, and its vitamin + mineral content has a transformative effect upon the deep immune system. It moistens and restores, which is deeply important this time of year.

This season is also a beautiful time to work with Damiana, a warming + uplifting herb that reconnects us to pleasure, creativity, and embodied joy - especially when we’ve felt dulled or disconnected. St. John’s Wort, long associated with bringing light into darker spaces, supports emotional balance and the nervous system, offering brightness during the quieter months of the year.

To support you through this season, we’re offering a small selection of mood-supportive teas + tinctures at a special winter price. Consider this an invitation to create a daily ritual - something warm in your hands, something supportive in your body, something kind for your spirit.

Bulk herbs ~ 15% off

• Lemon Balm

• Schisandra 

• Oatstraw

Tinctures ~ 10 % off 

• St. John’s Wort 

• Damiana from Herb Pharm or Glenna Neece

• Wishgarden Liquid Bliss + Emotional Ally

• Illumine by FES (flower essence blend)

~ lemon balm harvest 2025 ~

We are  offering two workshops in January on Herbs for Spirit and Mood, taught by yours truly. Dive deeper into herbs for Joy, and how they can support you this winter. Two different dates: 

THURSDAY Jan 22nd (7-8:15pm) OR SATURDAY January 24th: (10:30-11:45am) 

Let your soul shine this winter. 

With love + good spirit, 

 Sophie + The Remedies Team