Serious Relaxer & Muscle Tension Herbal Tonic
Serious Relaxer & Muscle Tension Herbal Tonic
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A traditional herbal tonic for physical tension, nervous system settling, and the places stress lands in the body.
Serious Relaxer by WishGarden Herbs is a layered botanical formula created for the days when stress does not stay in the mind — it moves into the neck, shoulders, back, jaw, sleep, breath, and body.
At Viriditas, we chose this formula for clients who recognize that tension is not just a feeling. It can become a posture, a clenched jaw, a tight shoulder, a restless night, or a body that has forgotten how to fully soften.
This is not a skincare product, muscle relaxant, pain medication, or replacement for medical care. Think of it as a short-term herbal ally for body tension and nervous system unwinding.
Best For
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Stress that shows up as physical tension
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Tight shoulders, jaw, neck, back, or body holding
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Evening wind-down rituals when the body feels restless
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Travel, overuse, repetitive motion, or long days at a desk
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Clients who prefer herbal tinctures over capsules or strongly scented rubs
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Short-term use when the body is asking to unclench
Why We Love It
This formula speaks to the body version of stress — the kind that does not always respond to “just relax.”
Valerian, passionflower, scullcap, hops, and wood betony bring traditional nervine support, while black cohosh, wild lettuce, and ginger help round out the formula for body tension and muscular ease.
We like this one for the end of a long day, especially when the nervous system is tired but the body still feels braced.
How It Fits Into a Skin Ritual
Skin responds to the state of the whole body. Stress, poor sleep, jaw tension, inflammation, and nervous system strain can all influence how the skin looks, feels, and repairs.
Serious Relaxer does not act directly on breakouts, redness, or texture. Instead, it supports the deeper terrain around tension, rest, and recovery — the part of the ritual that asks the body to put down what it has been carrying.
Pair with warm water, magnesium-rich foods, stretching, a warm compress, dim evening light, and a simple skincare ritual that signals: the day is complete.
Please Note
Not for use while pregnant or nursing.
If you are taking sedatives, sleep medications, anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, pain medication, blood pressure medication, hormone therapy, or any medication that may cause drowsiness, please consult your healthcare provider before use.
Use caution before driving, operating machinery, drinking alcohol, or combining with other calming products until you know how this formula feels in your body.
If you have liver disease, a hormone-sensitive condition, a medical condition, or persistent or severe pain, please consult your healthcare provider before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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About
- Valerian root — Valeriana officinalis Traditionally used as a nervine herb for rest, unwinding, and body tension.
- Black Cohosh root — Actaea racemosa Often included in traditional formulas for muscular-skeletal tension and cycle-related body support.
- Wild Lettuce aerials — Lactuca spp. Traditionally used in herbalism for body tension, rest, and physical ease.
- Passionflower aerials — Passiflora incarnata A beloved nervine traditionally used for emotional steadiness, tension, and evening support.
- Scullcap aerials — Scutellaria lateriflora A traditional nervine for the frayed edges — often chosen when the body feels tense, overstimulated, or unable to settle.
- Wood Betony aerials — Stachys officinalis Traditionally used for nervous system support, mental overactivity, and tension that settles in the body.
- Hops strobiles — Humulus lupulus A bitter nervine traditionally used for rest, relaxation, and digestive-nervous system tension.
- Ginger root — Zingiber officinale A warming herb traditionally used to support circulation, digestion, and whole-body vitality.
How to Use
How to Use
For in-the-moment support: take 3 mL in a little water as needed.
For short-term support: take 3 mL every 1–3 hours for up to 5 days, or as recommended by your practitioner.
Limit to 10 servings per day. Not intended for long-term use.
Shake well before use. Begin with the suggested amount in a small amount of water, juice, or tea. Once familiar with the taste, it may also be taken directly.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Organic Valerian Root — Valeriana officinalis, Black Cohosh Root — Actaea racemosa, Wild Lettuce Aerials — Lactuca virosa, Lactuca serriola, Lactuca quercina, Lactuca canadensis, Organic Passionflower Aerials — Passiflora incarnata, Organic Scullcap Aerials — Scutellaria lateriflora, Organic Wood Betony Aerials — Stachys officinalis, Organic Hops Strobiles — Humulus lupulus, Organic Ginger Root — Zingiber officinale, Vegetable Glycerine, Rocky Mountain Artesian Spring Water, Organic Gluten-Free Alcohol, and Organic Apple Cider Vinegar..
Pro Tips
This is a short-term “body is braced” formula, not a daily forever tonic. Use when stress has settled into the muscles, then pair it with the boring-but-sacred things: water, warmth, stretching, breath, and actual rest.