Vocal Care🌿Botanical Support
Vocal Care🌿Botanical Support
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To Brew
To Brew
Use 1/2 Tbsp of the blend per 1 cup.
Gently simmer in filtered water for 10 minutes.
After straining, add 1/4 tsp slippery elm powder per cup.
Add honey if desired.
Sip slowly, letting its warmth soothe the throat and the breath.
🌿 Singer's Tea Blend
🌿 Singer's Tea Blend
A gentle, aromatic blend to support comfort and ease in the throat, mind and body. Can be used as protective measure before and after singing, to hydrate and soothe the voice.
🌿 Botanical Support
🌿 Botanical Support
Licorice Root — classic demulcent herb. Soothes & hydrates throat to help vocal fatigue.
Ginger Root — warm and comforting. Eases throat irritation & supports openness in the voice.
Marshmallow Root — classic demulcent herb to sooth & coat dry or scratchy throat.
Coriander Seed — cooling & aromatic. Eases digestive tension that can affect breath support.
Fennel Seed — sweet & soothing. Eases tight chest & throat to support smooth breath flow.
Cinnamon Bark — warm, sweet & comforting. Used to support circulation in the body.
Cardamom Seed —  bright aromatic clarity. Clears the breath pathway with gentle sweetness.Â
Tulsi Leaf (Holy Basil) — calming & uplifting to create a grounded, peaceful state for singing.
Slippery Elm Bark (added at brewing time) — classic demulcent herb. Soothes & protects.Â
🌿A cup to soothe and open the throat
🌿A cup to soothe and open the throat
Warm herbs and spices gathered in harmony —
tulsi for calm, ginger for courage, cardamom for clarity,
coriander and fennel for ease of breath, cinnamon for sweet warmth,Â
licorice with marshmallow to soothe the throat,Â
slippery elm as a comfortable coat.
Steep slowly…
Let the steam rise like a small blessing.
Sip until your chest softens,
your breath deepens,
and your voice remembers.
🌿 True Voice
🌿 True Voice
A fun way to remember your on-going holistic throat‑care routine
On the first day of SINGING, my true voice said to me:
drink a WARM cup of singer’s tea
On the second day of singing, my true voice said to me:
hydrate daily
On the third day of singing, my true voice said to me:
release tension
On the fourth day of singing, my true voice said to me:
check your posture
On the fifth day of singing, my true voice said to me:
five minutes humming
On the sixth day of singing, my true voice said to me:
warm up softly
On the seventh day of singing, my true voice said to me:
use your breath
On the eighth day of singing, my true voice said to me:
engage your core
On the ninth day of singing, my true voice said to me:
swallow gently
On the tenth day of singing, my true voice said to me:
rest when tired
On the eleventh day of singing, my true voice said to me:
plenty of sunshine
On the twelfth day of singing, my true voice said to me:
early to bed
🌿 Stress Reduction
🌿 Stress Reduction
A soft humming practice to settle your mind and steady your breath. Breathe in calm & hum out tension.
Reduces Stress: Research by Trivedi et al. (2023) highlights that humming lowers the stress index more effectively than other activities, making it an ideal tool for daily stress management.
Vagus Nerve: Humming and singing stimulate the vagus nerve and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. This helps counteract the fight-or-flight response.
Improves Heart Health: Regular humming can boost HRV, reduce heart rate and blood pressure, which helps support cardiovascular health.
Focuses Attention: Humming helps you regulate your breathing, which can sharpen focus and improve cognitive performance.
Boosts Respiratory Function: Deep breathing and controlled humming improve lung capacity and overall respiratory health.
Promotes Relaxation & Sleep: Humming in the evening can signal to your nervous system that it’s time to wind down, making it easier to drift into restful sleep.
Sinus Drainage: Humming vibrates air through nasal passages, speeding up the airflow exchange by up to 15 times. Those oscillations act as a pump to move mucus; helping your sinuses clear naturally.
Nitric Oxide: Humming floods your nasal passages with nitric oxide, which reduces nasal congestion. It relaxes blood vessels, reduces swelling, and allows more air flow.Â
To Brew
To Brew
Use 1/2 Tbsp of the blend per 1 cup.
Gently simmer in filtered water for 5-10 minutes.
Strain and add honey if desired.
Sip slowly, letting its warmth calm the belly and the breath.
🌿 Nervous‑System Tea Blend
🌿 Nervous‑System Tea Blend
A calming, grounding herbal blend to soften the body and settle the breath before singing. This blend is perfect for pre‑circle grounding, especially when arriving rushed or anxious.
🌿 Botanical Support
🌿 Botanical Support
Tulsi (Holy Basil) — uplifting calm, emotional clarity, gentle stress support
Lemon Balm — soothing, sweet, softens anxiety and mental tension
Chamomile — classic calming herb, relaxes body and breath
Fennel Seed — eases belly tension, supports smooth breath
Cinnamon — warming, comforting, creates a sense of safety
Ginger Root — warming, grounding, supports emotional steadiness
Cardamom — aromatic clarity, breath‑opening, gentle upliftÂ
Ashwagandha Root  Â
A deeply calming, breath‑softening, heart‑steadying blend, calming blend to settle the body and soften the heart before singing. It’s a soft landing in a cup — perfect when arriving for Women Sing!Â
🌿A cup to settle the body and soften the breath
🌿A cup to settle the body and soften the breath
Warm herbs gathered in stillness —
tulsi for calm, lemon balm for ease, chamomile for rest, fennel for sweetness, ginger for grounding, cinnamon for warmth, cardamom for clarity,Â
ashwagandha for coming home.
Steep slowly…
let the steam rise like a quiet exhale.
Sip until your belly softens, your shoulders drop,
and your whole system remembers to rest.
To Brew
To Brew
Use 1/2 Tbsp of the blend per 1 cup.
Gently simmer in filtered water for 5-10 minutes.
Strain and add honey if desired.
Sip slowly, letting its warmth open the chest and the breath.
🌹Heart Opening Tea Blend
🌹Heart Opening Tea Blend
A warm, floral, comforting blend for softening the heart and settling the nervous system. This blend is about warmth, emotional openness, and gentle uplift — perfect for a Women Sing! circle for the group to feel connected.
🌹Botanical Support
🌹Botanical Support
Hawthorn Berry — traditional heart tonic; warming and emotionally grounding
Rose Buds — softens the emotional body; brings gentleness and openness
Tulsi (Holy Basil) — uplifting, calming, supports emotional clarity
Cinnamon — warming, comforting, encourages circulation and warmth
Fennel Seed — sweet, soothing, eases tension in the chest and belly
Ginger Root — warming, energising, supports emotional courage
Cacao Nibs (optional) — heart‑centred, grounding, adds depth
Lemon Balm (optional) — calming, softens anxiety, sweetens the blend
A warm, floral, gently uplifting blend for softening into song. It’s a warm‑hearted, gentle blend — perfect for a Women Sing! Circle to feel connected and open.Â
🌹A cup to soften the heart and warm the spirit
Warm herbs gathered in tenderness —
hawthorn for steadiness, rose for gentle opening, tulsi for sacred uplift,Â
ginger for courage, cinnamon for warmth, cacao for emotional support.
Steep slowly…
let the steam rise like a blessing.
Sip until your chest softens, your breath deepens,
and your heart remembers its sacred light.
🌿Herbal Energetics Glossary
🌿Herbal Energetics Glossary
A gentle guide to how these selected herbs move through the body, mind and emotional field and support the voice.
Holy Tulsi
Holy Tulsi
The sacred leaf of uplift. Clears the fog around the heart. Brings calm that feels like sunlight through morning cloud.Â
Steadies the breath, brightens the spirit. A plant of devotion, clarity, and gentle awakening.
Rose 🌹
Rose 🌹
Softens the armour around the chest. Invites tenderness, receptivity, and emotional ease. A petal‑medicine for grief, longing,Â
and gentle opening.
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm
A sweet exhale in plant form. Soothes the nervous system, quiets the mind’s flutter. Brings a childlike ease back into the body.
Chamomile
Chamomile
The herb of surrender. Unclenches the jaw, belly, and breath. A warm hand on the shoulder saying: rest now.
Ginger
Ginger
Fire in gentle form. Warms the belly, stirs courage, awakens the inner flame. Helps the voice step forward with steadiness.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
A hearth‑herb to wrap the body in warmth and safety. Encourages grounded presence and emotional steadiness.
Fennel
Fennel
Sweet breath‑softener.Releases tension in the belly so the breath can flow. Brings a sense of gentle spaciousness.
Hawthorn
Hawthorn
Guardian of the heart. Strengthens the emotional core while softening its edges. A steadying presence for tendernessÂ
and truth‑telling.
Licorice Root
Licorice Root
The great softener. Moistens, soothes, sweetens the inner landscape. Brings a sense of comfort and gentle resilience.
Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow Root
A cloud of softness. Coats and comforts dryness — physical and emotional. Invites the body to unclench.
Coriander Seed
Coriander Seed
A cooling, aromatic breeze. Lightens heaviness, clears heat, refreshes the senses. Brings clarity and gentle uplift.
Cardamom
Cardamom
A bright, aromatic opening. Warms without heat. Clears the breath‑pathway with gentle sweetness. Softens chest andÂ
upper belly, releasing what is tight or held. Promotes clarity.
Myrrh
Myrrh
Ancient resin of devotion. A deep, earthy stillness that gathers the scattered parts. Clears what is heavy, steadies what is trembling. A grounding presence that feels like placing both feet back on the earth. Healing and centering, a quiet return.
Ashwagandha Root
Ashwagandha Root
Earth’s quiet strength. A root that gathers scattered energy. A medicine to softly fortify the nervous system. Earthy, faintly bitter,Â
a whisper of warmth. A feeling of lying down and remembering you are safe.
Slippery Elm
Slippery Elm
The inner blanket. Slow, soothing, comforting, protective. Where there is dryness, it brings moisture. Where there isÂ
vulnerability, it lays down softness.Â
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