What is Moon Milk?
Moon Milk is a warm evening drink inspired by traditional Ayurvedic blends made with adaptogenic herbs. Its star ingredient isashwagandha (Withania somnifera) — one of the most valuable plants in Ayurvedic medicine, used for over 3,000 years to calm the nervous system, reduce cortisol, and promote sleep.
Its natural pink color comes from the dried beets — No artificial colors or additives. A cup that’s a pleasure to look at even before you take a sip.
WARNING:
Not recommended for:
✦ Pregnant or breastfeeding women
✦ People on thyroid medication
✦ People taking immunosuppressants
✦ People with allergies to nightshade plants
✦ Children under 12
Spices
✦ Ashwagandha powder — 15g
✦ Ground cardamom — 10g
✦ Ground cinnamon — 10g
✦ Dried ginger — 6g
✦ Ground nutmeg — 4g
✦ Dried Beet — 5g
Why these ingredients?
Ashwagandha — adaptogen, reduces cortisol
Cardamom — soothing, mildly sedative
Cinnamon — regulates blood sugar levels at night
Ginger — stimulates circulation, warms the body
Nutmeg — has a mild sedative effect, helps you fall asleep
Beet — natural pink color, antioxidant
The recipe — makes one cup
✦ 250 ml of plant-based milk (preferably oats or almonds)
✦ 1 level teaspoon of Moon Milk blend
✦ ½ teaspoon of clarified ghee or coconut oil
✦ 1 teaspoon of honey — added after removing from the heat (never boiled!)
Enjoy!
