Herbal Mix: Relaxing Kumbaya Blend

What does Kumbaya mean?

The word Kumbaya may have its origins associated with an African-American spiritual song from the mid-1920’s, and the creole Gullah language, in which its meaning is something akin to “come by here.” While it is a word present in the historical archives of countless hymns and choir songs, in Brazil, it is used as a generic name for herbal mixtures used mainly for smoking and aromatic purposes.

The absence of nicotine in such blends is one of the main reasons why its use is considered superior and more beneficial to the body and mind than regular cigarettes, and often sought out by those who wish to quit chain smoking habits.

Kumbaya blends

There is a great variety of Kumbaya blends, though a common denominator amongst most mixes is the presence of calming herbs and agents, all of which have pleasant smells as well, such as chamomile and fennel.

Whichever sort of blend is chosen by consumers will greatly depend on their intent for the blend: whether their focus is to find something that’ll help them wind down, something that is particularly satisfying to the nose, or something to alleviate symptoms they face during their days, such as headaches, tension, and even common colds.

Maya’s Relaxing Kumbaya Mix

Our Relaxing Kumbaya Mix carries in its formula quite a few therapeutic plants. For starters, it is loaded with salvia, a plant that was first found around the Middle East and Mediterranean areas, but is now spread all across the globe. The added herbs of mauve, mint, fennel, and rosemary offer cooling, antimicrobial, neuroprotective effects, all the while being rich in nutrients and incredibly pleasantly scented.

Salvia

It has been a part of folk culture and medicine as a means to treat tremors, seizures, paralysis, digestive problems, inflammation, and hyperglycemia, amongst other problems. Its formula also carries chamomile and passion fruit, which are known for antioxidant and antiinflammatory agents, immunity system boosting action, reduction of anxiety and insomnia, and as therapeutic solutions to symptoms related to rheumatic pain and menstrual disorders.

Mint and Fennel

Mint may work to greatly fight off symptoms of colds and irritable bowel syndrome, improve brain function and oral health, like fennel, which also acts upon the bloodstream as well, helping the regulation of blood pressure, improves skin appearance, and may even reduce asthma and other respiratory issues.

Rosemary

Studies have shown that rosemary has positive effects on memory, learning, sleep, mood, pain, and anxiety, on top of being a natural source of antiinflammatory, anti-apoptotic, antinociceptive, and antioxidant agents.

Mauve

Additionally, mauve has been considered a great solution for dry and chafed skin, insect bites, varicose veins, and skin abrasions.