Our nervous system evolved to help us fully experience and interact with the world around us, giving us the gifts of touch, taste, and smell. It also keeps us safe, alerting us to potential dangers in our environment. Yet, as the stresses of daily life pile up and threaten to overtake us, our nervous systems can become stuck in fight-or-flight, leading to anxiety and overwhelm. As in so many things, the plants are here for us, helping to calm our minds, relax tense muscles, and ease us into restful sleep.
