The Story Behind Joy Tincture- And Why I Made It for You

It's no secret that life feels heavy for a lot of us right now.

Between rising grocery bills, burnout from work, global uncertainty, political division, and that quiet ache of wondering what our purpose really is- it's easy to feel disconnected, depressed, or weighed down. So many people are walking around holding their breath, holding back tears, or holding it all together with coffee and willpower.

That's why I created Joy Tincture.

Not to fix anything. Not to bypass what's hard. But simply to offer you a little lightness in the heart. A soft nudge towards ease. A botanical reminder that joy is still possible, even in a world that's hurting.

Why I Made Joy Tincture

I started noticing a theme in conversations with friends, customers, and even strangers:

I'm so tired.

I don't know how much longer I can do this.

I don't know what to do....

I heard it again and again, this low-grade sadness, emotional fatigue, and a deep longing for meaning. Not quite depression. Not quite burnout. Just.... flatness. Heaviness. Disconnection.

And I felt it too.

So I went to the plants.

I wanted to craft a blend that felt like a botanical exhale, something that didn't push or numb, or stimulate, but soothed, brightened, and gently uplifted. A formula that held space for grief, while also letting in some sunlight.

The Herbs That Help Lighten the Heart

Each herb in our Joy Tincture was chosen with intention, to nourish the nervous system, support emotional resilience, and lift the spirit without being overstimulating.

🌸Silk Tree Bark (Albizia julibrissin)

Often called the "Tree of Happiness" in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Silk tree bark is a mood lifting heart herb. It's used for grief, anxiety, and emotional heaviness and has a gentle, uplifting energy that feels like a warm breeze through the chest.

🌼Linden Flower (Tilia spp.)

Linden is cooling, calming, and emotionally soothing. It softens tension in both the body and spirit and is especially helpful when you're feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world.

🌾Milky Oat Tops (Avena sativa)

Milky oats are like a nervous system tonic in plant form. They don't act instantly, instead, they rebuild and nourish from the inside out. Perfect for emotional exhaustion, burnout, and long-term stress.

🍃Hawthorn Leaf + Flower (Crataegus spp.)

Hawthorn is a classic heart protector, not just physically, but emotionally too. While the berries are known for cardiovascular health, the leaf and flower are more energetically aligned with grief, heartbreak, and emotional resilience.

 Together, these herbs create a gently uplifting, nervine rich formula that helps you breathe a little easier and feel a little more grounded, even when life feels hard.

Who It's For

Our Joy Tincture is for anyone who's been:

• Feeling meh about everything lately
• Walking through grief or loss, even the quiet invisible kind
• Burnt out but still expected to show up everyday
• Feeling disconnected from joy, purpose, or their sense of self
• Craving just one more thing that makes them feel a little more like themself again

This blend isn't about faking happiness or bypassing what's real. It's about making space for joy, even when things are uncertain. It's about creating small amounts of ease, one dropperful at a time.

How to Use Our Joy Tincture

Take 1-2 dropperfuls daily (or as needed), directly on the tongue or in a splash of water. Many people find it helpful:

• In the morning to ease into the day
• Mid-afternoon when emotions dip or overwhelm creeps in
• As part of a daily ritual- paired with a walk, journaling, or a quiet moment of breath.

It's safe to use long term and the effects build overtime, especially with regular use.

A Love Letter to Your Heart

I made this blend for you.

For the part of you that's tired but still trying. For the part of you that remembers laughter but hasn't felt it in a while. For the part of you that's holding too much. For the part of you that still wants to hope, to love, to live in color.

Our Joy Tincture is a small act of herbal care in a weary world.

Because joy isn't frivolous- it's essential.

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