Bottle of Rose and Rosey's Bleak and Blue natural herbal tincture.

BLEAK AND BLUE™

$26.00

Eases stress related bellyaches, IBS symptoms, uplifting for sluggishness and low energy, calms irritability and anxiety, helps stress-induced insomnia and jet lag.

Is Bleak & Blue™ Right for You?

If stress often leaves you feeling:

  • ✓ Bloated or experiencing digestive discomfort
  • ✓ Emotionally heavy or "stuck"
  • ✓ Sluggish or low on energy
  • ✓ More irritable than usual
  • ✓ Like your body is carrying the weight of your stress

Bleak & Blue™ is a thoughtfully formulated herbal tincture designed to support emotional balance, digestive wellness, and a greater sense of ease.

WHY DOES THIS FORMULA WORK?

Qi moves but has no substance. Blood has substance but no motive force. Blood gives qi a vehicle, qi moves the blood. When either are deficient or stagnant, nourishment cannot circulate effectively through the body.

We take in life through through food, drink, interactions, and emotions, and process it via ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination. But when qi and blood stagnate or are deficient, these processes become impaired. What is meant to nourish us sits and festers- getting funky, gumming up the works. This cycle of dysfunction gets stuck in a loop and intensifies over time. The result? It feels like you're stuck in the mud. Your mind, belly and body feel heavy and you just can’t muster the energy to get unstuck from the heavy muck that is weighing you down. Everything feels slow, thick, and stodgy- brain, belly, body. It feels almost like you are trying to get through a sticky, slow moving revolving door that isn't turning quite right. This can cause or increase irritability and anxiety.
Our herbal blend simultaneously nourishes and circulates both qi and blood and resolve dampness to alleviate constraint and restore flow to get things flowing. De-gunk the funk to bring back clarity, energy, and lightness!

DOSING INSTRUCTIONS

Body Dosing, (recommended for physical issues): 1/4 to 1 dropper full (1 ml) in a small glass of water or juice, or take it straight up. Take as needed, up to 4-6 times per day.
Micro-dosing (recommended for psycho-emotional issues): 3 to 5 drops as needed
•Shake well before taking

•Every body is different. Find the dose that works for you. Less is more.

•Take a week or two off every 6-8 weeks if you are taking tinctures daily.

•If you’re sensitive to alcohol or avoiding it, evaporate the alcohol by dropping the dose in boiling water and letting it steam off.

•If you feel unwell after taking any formula, stop taking it! Always consult your physician when trying new supplements.

Ingredients

holy basil aerial parts°, lemon balm aerial parts°, borage aerial parts°, ashwagandha root°, reishi fruiting body°, dong quai root°, lion's mane fruiting body, bupleurum rooto, Chinese peony root, poria sclerotium°, bai-zhu atractylodes rhizome°, tree peony root, gardenia fruit, honey-prepared Chinese licorice root, mint aerial parts°, fresh ginger rhizome°.

°organic or wildcrafted

Other ingredients: organic cane alcohol, water, alcohol % range:45-55% ABV

Rooted in Tradition. Supported by Modern Research.

The herbal traditions behind Bleak & Blue have been used for generations to support emotional wellbeing and digestive wellness.

Modern research continues to explore these traditional herbal formulas and their potential role in supporting stress-related digestive symptoms, emotional wellbeing, and overall balance.

Featured Research

JiaweiXiaoyao San in Treatment of Anxiety Disorder and Anxiety: A Review (2023)

A comprehensive review of experimental and clinical research exploring Jia Wei Xiao Yao San and its potential role in supporting anxiety-related symptoms.

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Jiawei-Xiaoyao Pill Elicits a Rapid Antidepressant Effect (2024)

Research investigating the traditional formula's effects on mood regulation and the biological pathways associated with emotional wellbeing.

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Study on the Effect of Jia-Wei-Xiao-Yao-San Decoction on Patients with Functional Dyspepsia (2010)

Clinical research evaluating the traditional herbal formula's role in supporting digestive function and symptoms of functional dyspepsia.

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Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine Xiao Yao San in Insomnia Combined with Anxiety (2021)

A systematic review and meta-analysis examining Xiao Yao San's use in people experiencing insomnia associated with anxiety.

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Educational Note: These studies examine traditional herbal formulas, including Jia Wei Xiao Yao San and Xiao Yao San, that share the herbal lineage and philosophy informing Bleak & Blue™. They are provided for educational purposes and should not be interpreted as clinical studies of Bleak & Blue™ itself.

Meet Julia

As a holistic practitioner, I've spent years helping people understand the connection between emotional wellbeing and physical symptoms. Bleak & Blue™ was created from my clinical experience working with people whose stress didn't just affect their minds, it affected their digestion, energy, mood, and overall sense of wellbeing. Drawing from traditional herbal medicine and years of practice, this formula was thoughtfully created to gently support both emotional balance and digestive wellness.

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Bottle of Rose and Rosey's Bleak and Blue natural herbal tincture.

BLEAK AND BLUE™

$26.00