🌿 Formula No. 3 – Somnus Botanica
A Restful Blend from the Botanical Physician’s Cabinet
From The Apothecary of the Botanical Physician
An exclusive line by The Herb Peddler, based on historical uses of medicinal herbs.
Rooted in Herbal Tradition
Somnus Botanica is a calming herbal formula inspired by the sleep remedies used by 18th- and 19th-century Botanical Physicians—traveling herbalists who carried the wisdom of plant medicine in their satchels and journals.
Crafted in the tradition of early American Eclectic and Thomsonian practitioners, this blend supports natural rest using herbs long revered for their gentle, soothing qualities.
Ingredients
- Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)
An age-old sedative used by European and American herbalists to calm the nervous system and support restful sleep. - Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata)
A beloved nervine used in Eclectic medicine to quiet the mind and promote gentle relaxation. - Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Not just for brewing—hops were used in “hops pillows” during the Civil War to soothe soldiers’ restlessness and ease anxious digestion.
How to Use
Steep 1 teaspoon of the dried blend in hot water for 10–15 minutes. Drink in the evening about an hour before bedtime.
This formula may also be prepared as a tincture for long-term use. (Please allow 4–6 weeks if tincturing.)
A Note on the Name
“Somnus Botanica” means Botanical Sleep in Latin—a quiet tribute to the classical language of medicine and the healing power of the plant world. The name reflects the reverence of historic herbalists and physicians for the botanicals they carried into the field, the home, and the healing room.
Learn More from The Botanical Physician
Somnus Botanica is part of our historical Apothecary Line by The Herb Peddler, handcrafted with herbs ethically sources, grown or wildcrafted at Horse -n- Bear Ranch in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia.
For deeper learning visit our full collection of traditional herbal formulas, educational demonstrations, and botanical medicine resources at www.HerbLibrarian.com.
👩‍⚕️ Handcrafted by Drs. Charlotte & Timothy Test
Traditional Naturopaths & Master Herbalists
Keeping the legacy of the Botanical Physician alive—one remedy at a time.
⚠️ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.