05/13/2026
Herbal aid is one of the best supports you can get during times of grief and heartbreak.
There are a few I’d recommend (and AVOID), and it’s different for every person — but one of these is where I’d start
👉 California Poppy
👉 Skullcap
👉 Passionflower
These are all tried and true friends to lean on in my household during grief, heartbreak, and overwhelm. They do a fabulous job at helping the body AND mind settle. There’s no need to introduce complicated formulas, and I’d recommend just one of these at a time. It’s more about finding one that suits you really well, instead of a formula that feels like a kitchen sink.
🔥 The number ONE herb to avoid during sleep is valerian.
YES, I said that, valerian! You know, they tea with the sleepy bear on it at the supermarket?
🔥 Valerian isn’t going to help you sleep if you naturally run hot, have a lot of heat, or excitation in the body — it’ll actually give you that “tired but wired” feeling.
Getting personalized recommendations is always best, but education about herbal remedies that you can pick up in the midst of grief helps too.
In this full video, I go into my NUMBER ONE herbal ally for grief, plus how to advocate for yourself, plan for the last appointment, what euthanasia looks like, and a LOT more.
👇 Share below what herbal remedy has been there for you during tough times
