Nervous System & Rest

Plants and fungi that Support Calm, Rhythm and Restoration

This section of the Forager’s Guide brings together plants, fungi and traditional preparations that have long been worked with to support the nervous system, rest and recovery.
Entries here explore materials traditionally associated with easing tension, supporting sleep and encouraging balance, particularly during periods of stress, overstimulation or seasonal change.

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Liberty Caps ‘Psilocybe semilanceata’
Nervous System & Rest
Liberty Caps ‘Psilocybe semilanceata’
Nervous System & Rest

Liberty caps occupy a unique place at the intersection of culture, mental health and modern scientific research. This entry explores their symbolism, historical context and the growing body of clinical research into psilocybin, while maintaining clear ethical and legal boundaries.

Nervous System & Rest
Rose Petals ‘Rosa spp’
Nervous System & Rest, Skin & External Use, Digestion & Nourishment
Rose Petals ‘Rosa spp’
Nervous System & Rest, Skin & External Use, Digestion & Nourishment

Rose petals are delicately fragrant flowers traditionally used for emotional balance, gentle teas and sensory nourishment. Fleeting and soft, they reflect care through presence rather than intensity.

Nervous System & Rest, Skin & External Use, Digestion & Nourishment
Lemon Balm ‘Melissa officinalis’
Digestion & Nourishment, Nervous System & Rest, Immunity & Resilience
Lemon Balm ‘Melissa officinalis’
Digestion & Nourishment, Nervous System & Rest, Immunity & Resilience

Lemon balm is a softly aromatic herb traditionally used to support calm, mood and gentle rest. Bright and reassuring, it reflects long-term, everyday care of the nervous system.

Digestion & Nourishment, Nervous System & Rest, Immunity & Resilience
Mugwort ‘Artemisia vulgaris’
Nervous System & Rest, Digestion & Nourishment, Tradition, Ritual & Daily Use
Mugwort ‘Artemisia vulgaris’
Nervous System & Rest, Digestion & Nourishment, Tradition, Ritual & Daily Use

Mugwort is a tall, aromatic herb traditionally associated with boundaries, digestion and ritual use. Bitter and potent, it reflects deliberate, context-driven plant relationship.

Nervous System & Rest, Digestion & Nourishment, Tradition, Ritual & Daily Use
Peppermint ‘Mentha × piperita’
Digestion & Nourishment, Nervous System & Rest, Respiratory & Breath
Peppermint ‘Mentha × piperita’
Digestion & Nourishment, Nervous System & Rest, Respiratory & Breath

Peppermint is a strongly aromatic herb traditionally used for digestion, clarity and refreshment. Widely studied and easily recognised, it bridges household use and modern research.

Digestion & Nourishment, Nervous System & Rest, Respiratory & Breath
Chamomile ‘Matricaria chamomilla’
Digestion & Nourishment, Nervous System & Rest, Skin & External Use
Chamomile ‘Matricaria chamomilla’
Digestion & Nourishment, Nervous System & Rest, Skin & External Use

Chamomile is a gentle, aromatic herb traditionally used as a calming tea and soothing skin plant. Widely trusted across cultures, it reflects care, consistency and everyday use.

Digestion & Nourishment, Nervous System & Rest, Skin & External Use
Cacao ‘Theobroma cacao’
Energy, Vitality & Adaptation, Digestion & Nourishment, Nervous System & Rest
Cacao ‘Theobroma cacao’
Energy, Vitality & Adaptation, Digestion & Nourishment, Nervous System & Rest

Raw cacao is a minimally processed form of the cacao bean, traditionally used as a bitter ceremonial drink. Valued for its mineral content, flavanols and cultural significance, it bridges ritual, nourishment and modern research.

Energy, Vitality & Adaptation, Digestion & Nourishment, Nervous System & Rest
Lion’s Mane ‘Hericium erinaceus’
Nervous System & Rest, Energy, Vitality & Adaptation, Immunity & Resilience, Tradition, Ritual & Daily Use
Lion’s Mane ‘Hericium erinaceus’
Nervous System & Rest, Energy, Vitality & Adaptation, Immunity & Resilience, Tradition, Ritual & Daily Use

A distinctive edible mushroom with a long history of use, Lion’s Mane has been studied for its relationship with cognitive function and nervous system health. This entry explores its identification, ecology, traditional use and human research.

Nervous System & Rest, Energy, Vitality & Adaptation, Immunity & Resilience, Tradition, Ritual & Daily Use
Bugleweed ‘Ajuga reptans’
Skin & External Use, Tradition, Ritual & Daily Use, Nervous System & Rest
Bugleweed ‘Ajuga reptans’
Skin & External Use, Tradition, Ritual & Daily Use, Nervous System & Rest

A low-growing woodland plant long used in European folk herbalism, Ajuga reptans has traditionally been valued for practical, external applications. This entry explores its identification, habitat, and historical use.

Skin & External Use, Tradition, Ritual & Daily Use, Nervous System & Rest

Related Products & Preparations

Some of the plants and fungi explored here are also worked with in our small-batch products, where appropriate and responsibly prepared.