Discover information about the power of Australian Native plants to create powerful remedies for sleep, gut health, metabolism, detoxification and more.
Benefits of: Jilungin
Jilungin Bush Tea Benefits Do you find that you have a hard time falling asleep, or waking up frequently during the night tossing and turning? At Roogenic, we’ve dedicated a collection of medicinal teas designed to help you naturally drift off into dreamland and sleep better. Let's take a closer look at one of our favourite bushfoods: Jilungin! We'll explore the origins of this powerful ingredient, what makes it so effective and how it can help you get a deep, restorative night of sleep – naturally. What Is Jilungin? Jilungin Bush Tea is made from the leaves, bark, and stem of the Terminalia canescens tree, a relative of the Kakadu plum. Terminalia canescens trees grow throughout the Dampier Peninsula and can grow up to 10 metres tall. The leaves are harvested after the wet season. Once harvested, the leaves, stems, and bark are dried in the sun. By utilising the stems, leaves, and bark, the full nutritional power of the tree goes into Jilungin tea. Where Is Jilungin Sourced From? Jilungin is 100% wild-harvested from the Nyul Nyul community in the Dampier region of Northern Western Australia. Working directly with the Nyul Nyul community to source Jilungin for our new Menopause Night Tea, along with our Native Relaxation Tea and Native Sleep Tea, is a true honour. In this interview, we talk with Elder Bruno, an Indigenous grower from the Nyul Nyul community, about the sleep-inducing power of Jilungin. As a little boy, he remembers his grandmother giving him Jilungin tea to help him wind down and get a good night’s sleep. As he states, “The next day, you feel like a new person!”. Sales of Jilungin tea help support Indigenous communities throughout the Kimberly through cultural engagement and employment. We are honoured and humbled to work with Indigenous communities to bring the healing power of Australia’s bushfoods to our customers. Benefits of Jilungin Tea With its gentle earthy taste and subtle herbal aroma, the Nyul Nyul people have long utilised Jilungin for its sleep benefits and amazing health properties. A paper from Uniquely Australian Foods ARC ITTC found that Jilungin contains more antioxidants compounds than green tea. Jilungin makes for a soothing night-time tonic known for its natural abilities to help: The Best Teas for Sleep and Relaxation If you are looking for the naturopathically accredited medicinal tea blends to support a relaxed mood and restful sleep, Roogenic has carefully crafted the most powerful sleep and relaxation teas. Native Relaxation Tea Native Relaxation Tea is a calming tea featuring the power of numerous Australian bush plants, such as Jilungin, to help you get the best sleep you’ve ever had. Together, these ingredients are known for their abilities to ease the mind, promote deep sleep, and support overall well-being. Along with Wild Crafted Jilungin, Native Relaxation Tea features the power of: Organic Lemon Myrtle (read more about Lemon Myrtle’s health benefits) Organic Aniseed Myrtle Organic Native Lemongrass Organic Strawberry Gum Organic Chamomile Organic Lavender Organic Passionflower Organic Dandelion Leaf With over 1,000 5 star reviews and 1st place at the Golden Leaf Tea Awards, this caffeine-free blend is quickly becoming known as a natural way to ease an overactive mind and get a restful night of sleep. Native Sleep Tea Our Native Sleep Tea, known by our customers as the sleep tea that actually works, is made with 5 potent Australian bush plants traditionally used to: Ease an overactive mind Promote deeper sleep Support overall well-being Relax the body Along with wild harvested Jilungin, our 100% caffeine free Native Sleep Tea features the power of: Organic Lemon Myrtle Organic Hibiscus Spearmint Freeze Dried Strawberry for a natural, subtle strawberry flavour Blue Mallow Flower Lemon Balm Organically Grown Aniseed Myrtle Organically Grown Native Lemongrass Organically Grown Strawberry Gum Leaf Organic Passion Flower Brewing Guide Traditionally, Jilungin Bush Tea has been enjoyed in the evening to promote deep, restful sleep. To brew Loose Leaf Jilungin Tea: Add 1 heaped teaspoon to 500ml of boiling water in a teapot or infuser Steep for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy hot or chilled as a refreshing iced tea To brew Tea Bags: Pour 250ml of boiling water over the teabag Steep for 6-8 minutes Enjoy it before bedtime. Free Sleeping Guide The guide features naturopathic tips to improve sleep, Indigenous cultural insights, and a complete brewing guide to help you achieve a better night’s rest. Want To Learn More About the Healing Power of Australian Bushfoods? As a leading Australian health and wellness company, we are proud to combine the power of nature and science. Our functional wellness products are designed to naturally help you feel your best. Although we are not an Indigenous owned company, we will continue to passionately work with our Indigenous growers like Elder Bruno to create a responsible industry that continues to include Indigenous Australians in the value chain. If you have any questions about our natural sleep teas or any of our other products, we would love to talk with you.
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Jilungin Bush Tea Benefits Do you find that you have a hard time falling asleep, or waking up frequently during the night tossing and turning? At Roogenic, we’ve dedicated a collection of medicinal teas designed to help you naturally drift off into dreamland and sleep better. Let's take a closer look at one of our favourite bushfoods: Jilungin! We'll explore the origins of this powerful ingredient, what makes it so effective and how it can help you get a deep, restorative night of sleep – naturally. What Is Jilungin? Jilungin Bush Tea is made from the leaves, bark, and stem of the Terminalia canescens tree, a relative of the Kakadu plum. Terminalia canescens trees grow throughout the Dampier Peninsula and can grow up to 10 metres tall. The leaves are harvested after the wet season. Once harvested, the leaves, stems, and bark are dried in the sun. By utilising the stems, leaves, and bark, the full nutritional power of the tree goes into Jilungin tea. Where Is Jilungin Sourced From? Jilungin is 100% wild-harvested from the Nyul Nyul community in the Dampier region of Northern Western Australia. Working directly with the Nyul Nyul community to source Jilungin for our new Menopause Night Tea, along with our Native Relaxation Tea and Native Sleep Tea, is a true honour. In this interview, we talk with Elder Bruno, an Indigenous grower from the Nyul Nyul community, about the sleep-inducing power of Jilungin. As a little boy, he remembers his grandmother giving him Jilungin tea to help him wind down and get a good night’s sleep. As he states, “The next day, you feel like a new person!”. Sales of Jilungin tea help support Indigenous communities throughout the Kimberly through cultural engagement and employment. We are honoured and humbled to work with Indigenous communities to bring the healing power of Australia’s bushfoods to our customers. Benefits of Jilungin Tea With its gentle earthy taste and subtle herbal aroma, the Nyul Nyul people have long utilised Jilungin for its sleep benefits and amazing health properties. A paper from Uniquely Australian Foods ARC ITTC found that Jilungin contains more antioxidants compounds than green tea. Jilungin makes for a soothing night-time tonic known for its natural abilities to help: The Best Teas for Sleep and Relaxation If you are looking for the naturopathically accredited medicinal tea blends to support a relaxed mood and restful sleep, Roogenic has carefully crafted the most powerful sleep and relaxation teas. Native Relaxation Tea Native Relaxation Tea is a calming tea featuring the power of numerous Australian bush plants, such as Jilungin, to help you get the best sleep you’ve ever had. Together, these ingredients are known for their abilities to ease the mind, promote deep sleep, and support overall well-being. Along with Wild Crafted Jilungin, Native Relaxation Tea features the power of: Organic Lemon Myrtle (read more about Lemon Myrtle’s health benefits) Organic Aniseed Myrtle Organic Native Lemongrass Organic Strawberry Gum Organic Chamomile Organic Lavender Organic Passionflower Organic Dandelion Leaf With over 1,000 5 star reviews and 1st place at the Golden Leaf Tea Awards, this caffeine-free blend is quickly becoming known as a natural way to ease an overactive mind and get a restful night of sleep. Native Sleep Tea Our Native Sleep Tea, known by our customers as the sleep tea that actually works, is made with 5 potent Australian bush plants traditionally used to: Ease an overactive mind Promote deeper sleep Support overall well-being Relax the body Along with wild harvested Jilungin, our 100% caffeine free Native Sleep Tea features the power of: Organic Lemon Myrtle Organic Hibiscus Spearmint Freeze Dried Strawberry for a natural, subtle strawberry flavour Blue Mallow Flower Lemon Balm Organically Grown Aniseed Myrtle Organically Grown Native Lemongrass Organically Grown Strawberry Gum Leaf Organic Passion Flower Brewing Guide Traditionally, Jilungin Bush Tea has been enjoyed in the evening to promote deep, restful sleep. To brew Loose Leaf Jilungin Tea: Add 1 heaped teaspoon to 500ml of boiling water in a teapot or infuser Steep for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy hot or chilled as a refreshing iced tea To brew Tea Bags: Pour 250ml of boiling water over the teabag Steep for 6-8 minutes Enjoy it before bedtime. Free Sleeping Guide The guide features naturopathic tips to improve sleep, Indigenous cultural insights, and a complete brewing guide to help you achieve a better night’s rest. Want To Learn More About the Healing Power of Australian Bushfoods? As a leading Australian health and wellness company, we are proud to combine the power of nature and science. Our functional wellness products are designed to naturally help you feel your best. Although we are not an Indigenous owned company, we will continue to passionately work with our Indigenous growers like Elder Bruno to create a responsible industry that continues to include Indigenous Australians in the value chain. If you have any questions about our natural sleep teas or any of our other products, we would love to talk with you.
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Menopause is a natural stage of life, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept the symptoms that often accompany it. Fortunately, there are a variety of potent herbs that may help relieve and improve menopause symptoms. We’re excited to announce that we have extended our Women’s Range to include two new wellness blends from Roogenic. Featuring natural ingredients and powerful bushfoods, our brand new wellness blends were created to help soothe menopause symptoms with the power of nature. Our two new blends – Menopause Day and Menopause Night – are specifically designed to help ease common menopause symptoms to help you feel your best. Here, we’ll highlight some of the ingredients found in our new wellness teas and how they can help naturally alleviate menopause symptoms. Use the Power of Mother Nature to Naturally Ease Menopause Symptoms Help soothe away your menopause symptoms with our brand new wellness blends, Menopause Day and Menopause Night. Each blend features carefully chosen herbs that provide powerful antioxidant effects and bone-supporting minerals. Roogenic’s New Wellness Tea at a Glance Menopause Day Tea Menopause Day is our new native plant tea elixir designed to provide support for menopause symptoms during the day, featuring the power of: Kakadu Plum Leaf and Gumbi Gumbi to reduce fatigue, stress, and hot flushes and support balanced hormones Red Clover to regulate temperature and alleviate hot flushes Ashwagandha root to support balanced thyroid hormones Shatavari Root for mental function and clarity Menopause Night Menopause night features potent herbal ingredients to help you get a more restful night of sleep. Some of its key ingredients include: Oat Straw to reduce stress Jilungin and Aniseed myrtle to prevent hot flushes and restless sleep Hops to support the distribution of thyroid hormones and a balanced metabolism Passionflower and lemon balm to calm and soothe How Roogenic’s Australian native herbs soothe menopause symptoms Read on to learn more about our Australian native ingredients work and how they can assist you with through menopause stages and support your overall wellness. Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) - An aromatic herb, exceptionally rich in calcium and other minerals that support bone health, including phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. It also contains folate, known for its ability to assist in the reduction, duration, frequency, and severity of menopausal hot flashes. Kakadu Plum (Gubinge) - The leaf and fruit of Kakadu plums offer a variety of bone-supporting minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Quandong - Quandong provides a good source of zinc and magnesium, important minerals that support bone health. It is also rich in antioxidant phenolic compounds, including anthocyanins. Desert Lime - Australian desert lime is a good source of calcium, antioxidants, and vitamins to help support strong bones and fight oxidative stress. It is especially high in biologically active vitamin E, folate and potassium that may reduce blood pressure. Jilungin - A wild harvested herb from the Nyul Nyul community that is rich in antioxidant phenolic compounds and flavonoids, even more than green tea! Traditionally used for its ability to support deep, restorative sleep, Jilungin may also help to promote brain health, heart health and circulation. River Mint - Traditionally used to aid digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhoea and nausea, River Mint contains natural plant phytoestrogens such as rosmarinic acid, gallic acid, chlorogenic acid and biochanin A that contain powerful anti-inflammatory benefits and help ease menopause symptoms. Other powerful medicinal herbs used to naturally ease symptoms of menopause include: Black Cohosh - Potential oestrogen-like effects and bone support Red Clover - Contains phytoestrogenic isoflavones with potential bone protecting effects and the ability to ease menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes Tulsi - Shown to assist in improving stress-related symptoms such as feelings of exhaustion, sexual problems, sleep disturbances, and poor memory Pana ginseng - Potential to ease the oxidative stress, mood changes, fatigue, and ageing that results from a reduction of estrogen during menopause Ginsenosides - May help control appetite-regulating signals to support weight loss Siberian ginseng - An adaptogenic herb that has been linked to neuroprotective, anti-fatigue, anxiolytic, antidepressive, nootropic, and central nervous system stimulatory effects Shatavari - An Ayurvedic female tonic herb with anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, wound healing, and antibacterial properties Ashwagandha - Reduces inflammation, has potent antioxidant properties, can improve insulin sensitivity, improves stress tolerance, and can support a healthy mood and overall well-being Hops - Contains the compound 8-prenylnaringenin, identified as having strong phytoestrogenic activity and the potential to support thyroid hormone distribution and metabolism Hibiscus sabdariffa - Potential nephroprotective, hepato-protective, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-hypertensive effects Passionflower - Anxiolytic and sedative properties Raspberry leaf - Traditionally used as a tonic herb Lemon balm - Displays anxiolytic effects and calming effects Oatstraw - May support an improved stress response and possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties When To Drink Menopause Tea We specifically designed these two new wellness blends, menopause day and menopause night, to make it easy to know when the ideal time to drink these teas for optimal benefits. Our wellness teas were created to provide an affordable, convenient, natural way to soothe menopause symptoms and support overall well-being. Simply brew a cup of tea and sit back and enjoy the natural relief of Australia’s most powerful bushfoods. Menopause Day and Menopause Night: A Brewing Guide Menopause Day: Pour 250ml of boiling water over the teabag, then allow it to steep for approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Enjoy during the day hot or cold. If you really want to kick those hot flushes, try enjoying a cup of Menopause Day cooled and then poured over ice. Menopause Night: Pour 250ml of boiling water over the teabag, then allow it to steep for 6 to 8 minutes. Enjoy a hot cup before bedtime to help promote deeper, higher quality sleep. Is Menopause Tea Safe? While the herbs we choose to feature in our teas are generally considered safe and free of side effects, it is always recommended to check with your healthcare provider if you are unsure of how your body will respond to certain ingredients. Other Medicinal Tea Blends in Our Women’s Range At Roogenic, our team is made up of 85% women! This makes it especially important to us to create a range dedicated to supporting women’s health in all stages of life. Along with our Menopause Teas, we’ve created an entire range of medicinal teas to support Women’s Wellness. Our range of Women’s Wellness teas contains naturopath designed blends created to celebrate the life of women and all stages of their journey. Each blend features powerful Australian bushfoods and potent herbs that work synergistically to address overall wellness and the unique needs of women. We bring nature and science together to support the body, mind, and spirit, no matter what stage of life you are in. From sleep or anxiety support to alleviating PMS symptoms to supporting the body during pregnancy or menopause, our comprehensive range features a tea blend for all your needs as a woman. Learn More Roogenic’s Unique Wellness Teas Whether you are dealing with hot flashes, changes in mood, anxiety, or other menopause symptoms, we’re thrilled to share our new wellness blends with you that feature the power of Australian bushfoods. Our new Menopause Day and Menopause Night wellness teas are ideal for health-conscious women looking to naturally ease symptoms of menopause. Our naturopathically accredited teas are responsibly and sustainably sourced to help you harness the benefits of nature to start feeling better. If you have any questions or would like personalised product recommendations, we welcome you to reach out to our caring team.
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Menopause is a natural stage of life, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept the symptoms that often accompany it. Fortunately, there are a variety of potent herbs that may help relieve and improve menopause symptoms. We’re excited to announce that we have extended our Women’s Range to include two new wellness blends from Roogenic. Featuring natural ingredients and powerful bushfoods, our brand new wellness blends were created to help soothe menopause symptoms with the power of nature. Our two new blends – Menopause Day and Menopause Night – are specifically designed to help ease common menopause symptoms to help you feel your best. Here, we’ll highlight some of the ingredients found in our new wellness teas and how they can help naturally alleviate menopause symptoms. Use the Power of Mother Nature to Naturally Ease Menopause Symptoms Help soothe away your menopause symptoms with our brand new wellness blends, Menopause Day and Menopause Night. Each blend features carefully chosen herbs that provide powerful antioxidant effects and bone-supporting minerals. Roogenic’s New Wellness Tea at a Glance Menopause Day Tea Menopause Day is our new native plant tea elixir designed to provide support for menopause symptoms during the day, featuring the power of: Kakadu Plum Leaf and Gumbi Gumbi to reduce fatigue, stress, and hot flushes and support balanced hormones Red Clover to regulate temperature and alleviate hot flushes Ashwagandha root to support balanced thyroid hormones Shatavari Root for mental function and clarity Menopause Night Menopause night features potent herbal ingredients to help you get a more restful night of sleep. Some of its key ingredients include: Oat Straw to reduce stress Jilungin and Aniseed myrtle to prevent hot flushes and restless sleep Hops to support the distribution of thyroid hormones and a balanced metabolism Passionflower and lemon balm to calm and soothe How Roogenic’s Australian native herbs soothe menopause symptoms Read on to learn more about our Australian native ingredients work and how they can assist you with through menopause stages and support your overall wellness. Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) - An aromatic herb, exceptionally rich in calcium and other minerals that support bone health, including phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. It also contains folate, known for its ability to assist in the reduction, duration, frequency, and severity of menopausal hot flashes. Kakadu Plum (Gubinge) - The leaf and fruit of Kakadu plums offer a variety of bone-supporting minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Quandong - Quandong provides a good source of zinc and magnesium, important minerals that support bone health. It is also rich in antioxidant phenolic compounds, including anthocyanins. Desert Lime - Australian desert lime is a good source of calcium, antioxidants, and vitamins to help support strong bones and fight oxidative stress. It is especially high in biologically active vitamin E, folate and potassium that may reduce blood pressure. Jilungin - A wild harvested herb from the Nyul Nyul community that is rich in antioxidant phenolic compounds and flavonoids, even more than green tea! Traditionally used for its ability to support deep, restorative sleep, Jilungin may also help to promote brain health, heart health and circulation. River Mint - Traditionally used to aid digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhoea and nausea, River Mint contains natural plant phytoestrogens such as rosmarinic acid, gallic acid, chlorogenic acid and biochanin A that contain powerful anti-inflammatory benefits and help ease menopause symptoms. Other powerful medicinal herbs used to naturally ease symptoms of menopause include: Black Cohosh - Potential oestrogen-like effects and bone support Red Clover - Contains phytoestrogenic isoflavones with potential bone protecting effects and the ability to ease menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes Tulsi - Shown to assist in improving stress-related symptoms such as feelings of exhaustion, sexual problems, sleep disturbances, and poor memory Pana ginseng - Potential to ease the oxidative stress, mood changes, fatigue, and ageing that results from a reduction of estrogen during menopause Ginsenosides - May help control appetite-regulating signals to support weight loss Siberian ginseng - An adaptogenic herb that has been linked to neuroprotective, anti-fatigue, anxiolytic, antidepressive, nootropic, and central nervous system stimulatory effects Shatavari - An Ayurvedic female tonic herb with anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, wound healing, and antibacterial properties Ashwagandha - Reduces inflammation, has potent antioxidant properties, can improve insulin sensitivity, improves stress tolerance, and can support a healthy mood and overall well-being Hops - Contains the compound 8-prenylnaringenin, identified as having strong phytoestrogenic activity and the potential to support thyroid hormone distribution and metabolism Hibiscus sabdariffa - Potential nephroprotective, hepato-protective, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-hypertensive effects Passionflower - Anxiolytic and sedative properties Raspberry leaf - Traditionally used as a tonic herb Lemon balm - Displays anxiolytic effects and calming effects Oatstraw - May support an improved stress response and possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties When To Drink Menopause Tea We specifically designed these two new wellness blends, menopause day and menopause night, to make it easy to know when the ideal time to drink these teas for optimal benefits. Our wellness teas were created to provide an affordable, convenient, natural way to soothe menopause symptoms and support overall well-being. Simply brew a cup of tea and sit back and enjoy the natural relief of Australia’s most powerful bushfoods. Menopause Day and Menopause Night: A Brewing Guide Menopause Day: Pour 250ml of boiling water over the teabag, then allow it to steep for approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Enjoy during the day hot or cold. If you really want to kick those hot flushes, try enjoying a cup of Menopause Day cooled and then poured over ice. Menopause Night: Pour 250ml of boiling water over the teabag, then allow it to steep for 6 to 8 minutes. Enjoy a hot cup before bedtime to help promote deeper, higher quality sleep. Is Menopause Tea Safe? While the herbs we choose to feature in our teas are generally considered safe and free of side effects, it is always recommended to check with your healthcare provider if you are unsure of how your body will respond to certain ingredients. Other Medicinal Tea Blends in Our Women’s Range At Roogenic, our team is made up of 85% women! This makes it especially important to us to create a range dedicated to supporting women’s health in all stages of life. Along with our Menopause Teas, we’ve created an entire range of medicinal teas to support Women’s Wellness. Our range of Women’s Wellness teas contains naturopath designed blends created to celebrate the life of women and all stages of their journey. Each blend features powerful Australian bushfoods and potent herbs that work synergistically to address overall wellness and the unique needs of women. We bring nature and science together to support the body, mind, and spirit, no matter what stage of life you are in. From sleep or anxiety support to alleviating PMS symptoms to supporting the body during pregnancy or menopause, our comprehensive range features a tea blend for all your needs as a woman. Learn More Roogenic’s Unique Wellness Teas Whether you are dealing with hot flashes, changes in mood, anxiety, or other menopause symptoms, we’re thrilled to share our new wellness blends with you that feature the power of Australian bushfoods. Our new Menopause Day and Menopause Night wellness teas are ideal for health-conscious women looking to naturally ease symptoms of menopause. Our naturopathically accredited teas are responsibly and sustainably sourced to help you harness the benefits of nature to start feeling better. If you have any questions or would like personalised product recommendations, we welcome you to reach out to our caring team.
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5 Plants to Boost Your Mood
If you’re anything like us, you try your best to eat healthily, sleep well and exercise enough to keep your body happy and balanced. But, given all of life’s challenges, even your best efforts won’t exempt you from the occasional moody day. And if you’re not mindful, your energy, mood and stress levels can become a vicious cycle of fatigue, irritability and overwhelm. Native Australian plants and other natural herbs can provide a gentle yet holisitic way to boost your mood and ease anxiety. As an added benefit, the ritual of brewing the plants as a tea or a herbal long infusion can serve as a meditative practice and a moment of self-care to help you destress further, unlocking a new level of calm. Here are 5 plants that can help boost your mood: 1. Wild Crafted Jilungin (Terminalia canescens) Jilungin is a native Australian plant that has been traditionally used by Indigenous Australians to ease stress, calm an overactive mind or improve overall well being. It is wild harvested by the Nyul Nyul community in the Dampier Peninsula region in Western Australia and can be enjoyed during the day or night to alleviate symptoms of anxiety. 2. Native Rosella (Hibiscus heterophyllus) Countless studies have now shown that there is a direct connection between gut health and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Incredibly, Hibiscus has been proven to be a rich source of polyphenols as based on evidence A, B and C and a source of antioxidants as based on evidence A, B and C, helping good gut bacteria thrive. Further, Hibiscus has also been shown to improve relaxation and sleep based on evidence A and B. 3. Aniseed Myrtle (Syzygium anisatum) Aniseed Myrtle has been used as a traditional remedy for stress relief by Indigenous Australians. The native plant has been used to slow neurotransmitters in the brain and create a sense of calm. It also contains lutein which recent studies have shown can help regulate the stress hormone, cortisol. 4. Ashwagandha Root (Withania somnifera) Ashwagandha Root is a powerful adaptogen that can help with vitality and creating calm by regulating the body’s response to stress. It has been proven to help reduce stress as based on evidence A, B and C, and improve mood by reducing anxiety and depression as based on evidence A, B and C. 5. Shatavari Root (Asparagus racemosus) Shatavari Root has been proven to help reduce stress (based on studies A and B) protect the brain against oxidative damage (based on studies A and B) and has an antidepressant action (based on studies A and B) Shop our teas for stress and mood
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If you’re anything like us, you try your best to eat healthily, sleep well and exercise enough to keep your body happy and balanced. But, given all of life’s challenges, even your best efforts won’t exempt you from the occasional moody day. And if you’re not mindful, your energy, mood and stress levels can become a vicious cycle of fatigue, irritability and overwhelm. Native Australian plants and other natural herbs can provide a gentle yet holisitic way to boost your mood and ease anxiety. As an added benefit, the ritual of brewing the plants as a tea or a herbal long infusion can serve as a meditative practice and a moment of self-care to help you destress further, unlocking a new level of calm. Here are 5 plants that can help boost your mood: 1. Wild Crafted Jilungin (Terminalia canescens) Jilungin is a native Australian plant that has been traditionally used by Indigenous Australians to ease stress, calm an overactive mind or improve overall well being. It is wild harvested by the Nyul Nyul community in the Dampier Peninsula region in Western Australia and can be enjoyed during the day or night to alleviate symptoms of anxiety. 2. Native Rosella (Hibiscus heterophyllus) Countless studies have now shown that there is a direct connection between gut health and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Incredibly, Hibiscus has been proven to be a rich source of polyphenols as based on evidence A, B and C and a source of antioxidants as based on evidence A, B and C, helping good gut bacteria thrive. Further, Hibiscus has also been shown to improve relaxation and sleep based on evidence A and B. 3. Aniseed Myrtle (Syzygium anisatum) Aniseed Myrtle has been used as a traditional remedy for stress relief by Indigenous Australians. The native plant has been used to slow neurotransmitters in the brain and create a sense of calm. It also contains lutein which recent studies have shown can help regulate the stress hormone, cortisol. 4. Ashwagandha Root (Withania somnifera) Ashwagandha Root is a powerful adaptogen that can help with vitality and creating calm by regulating the body’s response to stress. It has been proven to help reduce stress as based on evidence A, B and C, and improve mood by reducing anxiety and depression as based on evidence A, B and C. 5. Shatavari Root (Asparagus racemosus) Shatavari Root has been proven to help reduce stress (based on studies A and B) protect the brain against oxidative damage (based on studies A and B) and has an antidepressant action (based on studies A and B) Shop our teas for stress and mood
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How to Sleep Well with Anxiety
The last year has been stressful, unpredictable and anxiety-inducing for many people. There’s a complicated, unhealthy relationship between anxiety and sleep. Lack of sleep can increase your feelings of anxiety and stress, while anxiety and stress in turn can prevent you from getting to sleep and staying asleep. Anxiety occurs when the amygdala senses danger and it sends a neurological message to the prefrontal cortex, which responds by activating either your flight or fight response. Usually, the amygdala works appropriately and helps you to perceive real life danger, but for those who experience anxiety, very small stressors can provoke this function and you may find yourself running from your warm bed. To get to sleep your mind and body need to reach a relaxed state before you can snooze off. Anxiety causes a racing mind, tensed muscles, increased heart rate and body temperature, making it much more difficult to get a good night sleep. Here are seven tips to help you zen out and snooze your stresses away. 1. Create a bedtime ritual Doing the same thing every night before going to bed gives your mind and body the psychological clues it needs to begin winding down and ready itself for bed. By reading a book, listening to soft music, or having a warm bath every night before sleep, you’ll help your body and mind to unwind and promote an easier journey to sleep. 2. Set aside a worry time Dedicating an hour of the day to worry about the things that provoke your anxiety such as relationships, work, assignments, or bills, in a peaceful environment during the morning or afternoon will help you avoid restless nights of worry. This not only helps alleviate your anxiety during the night, but it also helps you react more rationally and critically as we tend to be more vulnerable and have less access to helpful resources during the late hours of the night. 3. Jot down your stresses If you’re finding that anxiety is stopping you from sleeping at night, it’s likely that you’re worrying about something. Writing down your stresses in a journal or diary can help to move them out of your mind, and onto paper instead of staying awake all night thinking about it and how to overcome it. 4. Exercise during the day Exercise is known to help ease anxiety, as your body produces endorphins or “happy hormones” during your workout. Additionally, it boosts your body’s production of the natural sleep hormone “melatonin” and supports a good night’s sleep. Remember not to work out up to three hours before bed as this will increase heart rate and reinforce mental and physical stimulation, affecting your ability to get to sleep. 5. Only go to bed when you’re sleepy Avoiding the bed when you’re feeling too anxious to sleep, or just can’t seem to keep your eyes closed until you’re naturally sleepy. If you can’t get to sleep after 30 minutes, get out and bed and try doing a relaxing activity like readying a book or enjoying a herbal tea, like our Native Relaxation Tea and Native Sleep Tea which have helped thousands of people reach a relaxed state of mind and experience a good nights sleep. A cup 20 minutes before bed can work wonders on your sleep pattern. 6. Stick to a sleeping schedule Going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day will reset your body clock and circadian rhythm. This will make your body and mind get naturally sleepy at the same time every day. When your body knows it’s time to sleep, you’ll find it much easier to wind down and have a snooze. 7. Have a herbal tea If you find yourself unable to de-stress and finally get to sleep, try relaxing with one of our herbal tea blends. Our Native Relaxation Tea and Native Sleep Tea contain natural, native plants that are known to ease anxiety and support a deep, high quality sleep, such as the native super-plant Jilungin. We’ve officially received over 1,400 five-star reviews from customers struggling to get to sleep, not to mention our Native Relaxation Tea winning first place at the Golden Leaf Tea awards for “most functional herbal sleep tea”. Shop Sleep BundleShop All Sleep Products
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The last year has been stressful, unpredictable and anxiety-inducing for many people. There’s a complicated, unhealthy relationship between anxiety and sleep. Lack of sleep can increase your feelings of anxiety and stress, while anxiety and stress in turn can prevent you from getting to sleep and staying asleep. Anxiety occurs when the amygdala senses danger and it sends a neurological message to the prefrontal cortex, which responds by activating either your flight or fight response. Usually, the amygdala works appropriately and helps you to perceive real life danger, but for those who experience anxiety, very small stressors can provoke this function and you may find yourself running from your warm bed. To get to sleep your mind and body need to reach a relaxed state before you can snooze off. Anxiety causes a racing mind, tensed muscles, increased heart rate and body temperature, making it much more difficult to get a good night sleep. Here are seven tips to help you zen out and snooze your stresses away. 1. Create a bedtime ritual Doing the same thing every night before going to bed gives your mind and body the psychological clues it needs to begin winding down and ready itself for bed. By reading a book, listening to soft music, or having a warm bath every night before sleep, you’ll help your body and mind to unwind and promote an easier journey to sleep. 2. Set aside a worry time Dedicating an hour of the day to worry about the things that provoke your anxiety such as relationships, work, assignments, or bills, in a peaceful environment during the morning or afternoon will help you avoid restless nights of worry. This not only helps alleviate your anxiety during the night, but it also helps you react more rationally and critically as we tend to be more vulnerable and have less access to helpful resources during the late hours of the night. 3. Jot down your stresses If you’re finding that anxiety is stopping you from sleeping at night, it’s likely that you’re worrying about something. Writing down your stresses in a journal or diary can help to move them out of your mind, and onto paper instead of staying awake all night thinking about it and how to overcome it. 4. Exercise during the day Exercise is known to help ease anxiety, as your body produces endorphins or “happy hormones” during your workout. Additionally, it boosts your body’s production of the natural sleep hormone “melatonin” and supports a good night’s sleep. Remember not to work out up to three hours before bed as this will increase heart rate and reinforce mental and physical stimulation, affecting your ability to get to sleep. 5. Only go to bed when you’re sleepy Avoiding the bed when you’re feeling too anxious to sleep, or just can’t seem to keep your eyes closed until you’re naturally sleepy. If you can’t get to sleep after 30 minutes, get out and bed and try doing a relaxing activity like readying a book or enjoying a herbal tea, like our Native Relaxation Tea and Native Sleep Tea which have helped thousands of people reach a relaxed state of mind and experience a good nights sleep. A cup 20 minutes before bed can work wonders on your sleep pattern. 6. Stick to a sleeping schedule Going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day will reset your body clock and circadian rhythm. This will make your body and mind get naturally sleepy at the same time every day. When your body knows it’s time to sleep, you’ll find it much easier to wind down and have a snooze. 7. Have a herbal tea If you find yourself unable to de-stress and finally get to sleep, try relaxing with one of our herbal tea blends. Our Native Relaxation Tea and Native Sleep Tea contain natural, native plants that are known to ease anxiety and support a deep, high quality sleep, such as the native super-plant Jilungin. We’ve officially received over 1,400 five-star reviews from customers struggling to get to sleep, not to mention our Native Relaxation Tea winning first place at the Golden Leaf Tea awards for “most functional herbal sleep tea”. Shop Sleep BundleShop All Sleep Products
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Full Body Detox: Our Top 5 Tips to Cleanse Your...
Detox is one of those topics we could spend all day talking about, especially when we see how dangerous some fads can be. In an ideal world, kicking those toxins out of your body wouldn’t be difficult or time-consuming. Unfortunately, our modern lifestyle can put a lot of pressure on our bodies (think of all the chemicals, sugars, oils and pesticides we ingest every single day!). While it’s not possible to safely “flush out” toxins through extreme measures, you can give your body a helping hand by making healthy choices whenever you can. Read on to discover our top 5 tips to cleanse your body and your mind the safe, natural way. 1. Break up with sugar Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but… if you really want to help your body detoxify, the best way to do it is to reduce sugar intake (or eliminate it completely, if that’s an achievable goal for you).By ditching the sugar and replacing it with wholesome and satisfying alternatives, your energy will remain stable, your brain will be less foggy, your skin will be healthier and you’ll be sleeping more deeply. 2. Dry skin brushing This is one of our favourite tips for a full body detox. Your lymphatic system is the garbage disposal unit of your body – it collects toxins and waste from your cells and takes them to be removed. So it’s a great idea to make sure the lymphatic system is working as efficiently as possible to get rid of that toxic waste.A brilliant way to do this is by dry skin brushing every day before your shower. Grab a skin or body brush and do short, firm strokes in the direction of your heart starting from your feet and going up your legs, at your hands and going up your arms, down your neck and shoulders, up your stomach and back until you circle your heart. 3. Drink detox tea We’re not talking about those aggressive blends with unpleasant laxative effects. When we say “detox tea” we mean a brew that helps your grumpy gut by restoring healthy bacteria. And this is exactly what our Super Detox Tea does. The main ingredient, Lemon Myrtle, is a Native Australian plant rich in citral, an active compound with strong anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. It’s an excellent plant for a natural, gentle detox your body agrees with. Buy Native Detox Tea 4. Eat the rainbow (in veggies) We all know veggies are phenomenal for us, but did you know that different coloured veggies help us in different ways? Here’s how.Your green and white vegetables, such as broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower and kale, help boost your phase two liver detox pathways. Your purple, blue, red, orange and yellow veg are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols which feed your good gut bacteria that are also essential to help you eliminate toxins. Not to mention each colour comes with a different set of vitamins! Munch on 5 cups of veggies per day and aim for veggies that are every colour of the rainbow to make sure you are getting an assortment of nutrients. 5. Sleep like a baby While you’re sleeping, your body is actually working hard to reboot, so that you can start a new day as fresh as a daisy. Most of the natural detox process your body undergoes takes place at night (that’s when the liver eliminates toxins most efficiently). So it comes without saying that sleeping well can only help your body detox. Too bad it’s easier said than done! For most of us, good, restful sleep is a distant memory, buried underneath a pile of worries and stress-inducing thoughts. If you can relate to that, we recommend you give our sleep elixirs a try. Native Relaxation and Native Dreamtime are two teas made with Jilungin, a plant that has been traditionally used in the Indigenous community to induce deep, relaxing sleep. Thousands of people have tried these teas and have noticed a major difference in the quality and consistency of their sleep. Buy Native Relaxation Buy Native Sleep We hope these tips help you feel lighter and become the best version of yourself without “punishing” your body with ultra-strict diets and detox hacks.
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Detox is one of those topics we could spend all day talking about, especially when we see how dangerous some fads can be. In an ideal world, kicking those toxins out of your body wouldn’t be difficult or time-consuming. Unfortunately, our modern lifestyle can put a lot of pressure on our bodies (think of all the chemicals, sugars, oils and pesticides we ingest every single day!). While it’s not possible to safely “flush out” toxins through extreme measures, you can give your body a helping hand by making healthy choices whenever you can. Read on to discover our top 5 tips to cleanse your body and your mind the safe, natural way. 1. Break up with sugar Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but… if you really want to help your body detoxify, the best way to do it is to reduce sugar intake (or eliminate it completely, if that’s an achievable goal for you).By ditching the sugar and replacing it with wholesome and satisfying alternatives, your energy will remain stable, your brain will be less foggy, your skin will be healthier and you’ll be sleeping more deeply. 2. Dry skin brushing This is one of our favourite tips for a full body detox. Your lymphatic system is the garbage disposal unit of your body – it collects toxins and waste from your cells and takes them to be removed. So it’s a great idea to make sure the lymphatic system is working as efficiently as possible to get rid of that toxic waste.A brilliant way to do this is by dry skin brushing every day before your shower. Grab a skin or body brush and do short, firm strokes in the direction of your heart starting from your feet and going up your legs, at your hands and going up your arms, down your neck and shoulders, up your stomach and back until you circle your heart. 3. Drink detox tea We’re not talking about those aggressive blends with unpleasant laxative effects. When we say “detox tea” we mean a brew that helps your grumpy gut by restoring healthy bacteria. And this is exactly what our Super Detox Tea does. The main ingredient, Lemon Myrtle, is a Native Australian plant rich in citral, an active compound with strong anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. It’s an excellent plant for a natural, gentle detox your body agrees with. Buy Native Detox Tea 4. Eat the rainbow (in veggies) We all know veggies are phenomenal for us, but did you know that different coloured veggies help us in different ways? Here’s how.Your green and white vegetables, such as broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower and kale, help boost your phase two liver detox pathways. Your purple, blue, red, orange and yellow veg are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols which feed your good gut bacteria that are also essential to help you eliminate toxins. Not to mention each colour comes with a different set of vitamins! Munch on 5 cups of veggies per day and aim for veggies that are every colour of the rainbow to make sure you are getting an assortment of nutrients. 5. Sleep like a baby While you’re sleeping, your body is actually working hard to reboot, so that you can start a new day as fresh as a daisy. Most of the natural detox process your body undergoes takes place at night (that’s when the liver eliminates toxins most efficiently). So it comes without saying that sleeping well can only help your body detox. Too bad it’s easier said than done! For most of us, good, restful sleep is a distant memory, buried underneath a pile of worries and stress-inducing thoughts. If you can relate to that, we recommend you give our sleep elixirs a try. Native Relaxation and Native Dreamtime are two teas made with Jilungin, a plant that has been traditionally used in the Indigenous community to induce deep, relaxing sleep. Thousands of people have tried these teas and have noticed a major difference in the quality and consistency of their sleep. Buy Native Relaxation Buy Native Sleep We hope these tips help you feel lighter and become the best version of yourself without “punishing” your body with ultra-strict diets and detox hacks.
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