Three adaptogenic Elixirs: Sun Breath, Star Breath and Moon Elixir - Herbal guide with substitutes

To learn what are adaptogens read - 

What are adaptogens and which are the most known? 

✨ In a world where the rhythm of life is getting faster, plants become our silent allies that help body and soul to find balance. These three elixirs - Sun Breath, Star Breath and Moon Elixir - were created as a bridge between nature and your inner light. Each drink has its own energy, its own moment of the day and its own breath that brings you back to the center of existence.

🌞 The Sun breath awakens the spark of life, strengthens the will and raises energy.

🌟 Star breath calms thoughts, supports clarity and connects you to your inner wisdom.

🌙 Moon Elixir brings calmness, supports regeneration and opens the door to dreams.

This guide provides herbal substitutes for each formula, so you can intuitively choose what your body is asking for that day — without the need for rare ingredients. Each blend respects the same energetic base, but with the freedom to create your own version of the elixir, just as the light of the Sun, Stars and Moon changes.

🌿 Feel plants as living beings. 

💫 Shake, breathe and whisper an affirmation. 

🌕 And let every sip become your ritual of light and balance.

☀️ SUN BREATH – adaptogenic morning elixir of strength

Purpose: Raises energy, focus and mood without jitters or a sudden crash.

Element: Fire and Sun (activates the solar plexus – the center of will and joy).

Ingredients:

• 200 ml plant-based milk (e.g. oat or almond milk)
• ½ teaspoon of poppy seed powder
• ½ teaspoon rhodiola powder
• ½ teaspoon cordyceps powder (or spirulina if you don't have it)
• 1 teaspoon of raw cocoa
• ½ teaspoon of coconut sugar or honey
• a pinch of Ceylon cinnamon
• a few drops of vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. Heat plant-based milk to just before boiling point.
2. Add all the powders and spices, then mix with a whisk or in a blender.
3. Pour into a cup and drink while it is warm, with the affirmation: 
4. "I breathe the Sun. My strength is calm and my mind is clear."

✨ Referral Ritual:

Drink the Breath of the Sun in the morning until 9 a.m., when the Sun rises.

You can write down the feeling in the "Moon Spoon" diary: energy, thoughts, colors you feel

🏵️ Elixir effect:

energy without nervousness

better focus and circulation

strengthening the hormones of happiness and vitality

🌙 MOON ELIXIR – an adaptogenic drink of peace and renewal

Purpose: calms the nervous system, reduces tension and prepares the body for regeneration and sleep.

Element: Water and Moon (activates the heart chakra and intuition).

Here is the complete recipe with the exact quantities and preparation, combined with the addition of dry lavender:

🌿 Adaptogenic drink with lavender - soothing and balance

Ingredients (for 1 portion, 200 ml):

• 200 ml of warm vegetable milk (coconut or oat)
• ½ teaspoon ashwagandha powder
• ½ teaspoon reishi powder
• ½ tsp tulsi powder or dried leaves
• ½ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon of honey or date syrup
• ½ teaspoon of dried lavender flowers

Preparation:

1. Heat the plant-based milk in a saucepan over medium heat (do not let it boil).
2. Add the dried lavender flowers and let them sit in the warm milk for 3-5 minutes, covered, to release their aroma.
3. Strain the milk through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to remove the lavender flowers.
4. Return the milk to a low heat and add the ashwagandha, reishi, tulsi and cinnamon. Mix until everything is well combined.
5. Remove from heat and add honey or date syrup. Mix well.
6. Pour into your favorite cup and enjoy a warm, aromatic adaptogenic drink.
7. Feel how the steam carries the scent of herbs and releases tension. Drink slowly, before going to bed, with an affirmation: 
8. "I calm the waves of my mind. The moon restores me and preserves my inner peace."

🏵️ Elixir effect:

• relaxes the body and mind
• it helps a more restful sleep
• strengthens immunity and emotional stability

✨ Referral Ritual:

Drink Moon Elixir after 9 pm, in silence and soft light.

You can write down the feeling in the "Moon Spoon" diary: energy, thoughts, colors you feel.

STAR BREATH combines peace and clarity. It is the balance between the Sun and the Moon, therefore — a drink for focus, centering and mild regeneration during the day.

✨ STAR BREATH – adaptogenic elixir of focus and internal balance

Purpose: calms the nervous system, but maintains the clarity and energy of the mind. Ideal for work, meditation or creativity.

Element: Air and Ether (activates the throat and third eye chakras).

Ingredients:

• 200 ml warm vegetable milk (almond milk, oat milk)
• ½ teaspoon schizandra
• ½ teaspoon of gotu kola
• ½ tsp brahmi powder (bacopa)
• ½ teaspoon cardamom
• 1 teaspoon of coconut sugar, agave or honey
• optional: a drop or two of vanilla extract to harmonize the taste

Preparation:

1. Heat the vegetable milk (do not boil).
2. Add powders (schizandra, gotu kola, brahmi, cardamom) and mix well.
3. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
4. Add sweetener and flavoring at the end. Stir.
5. Drink slowly, with deep breathing - best at times when you want to return to the center of your energy.

Elixir affirmation:

"My thoughts are clear, my energy is balanced, and my heart is calm."

🌠 Energy message of the elixir:

"You are the breath between day and night - where peace turns to clarity."

🌿 Are there substitutes for these adaptogens?

Yes — there are natural substitutes for adaptogens, especially if you don't want to use exotic powders or if you want to use local herbs with similar energetic effects. Although they are not classic adaptogens by definition, many native plants have a mild adaptogenic effect - they support the body, calm stress and balance energy.

Here's a detailed list of plant substitutes and natural options:

🌞 Ashwagandha - substitutes:

St. John's wort (for calming the nervous system)

Thyme (soothes, supports hormones)

Zova or linden (slightly relaxes the body and mind)

🍄 Reishi mushroom - substitutes:

Chaga mushroom (Chaga) - domestic adaptogenic mushroom, strengthens immunity

St. John's wort (soothing and regenerative action)

Chamomile + lemon balm (night version for sleep and peace)

🌿 Rhodiola - substitutes:

Rosemary (stimulates circulation and focus)

Peppermint + Ginger (combination for clarity and vitality)

Green tea (slightly increases energy and concentration)

🌹 Schizandra - substitutes:

John's wort + lemon peel (detox and hormone balance)

Rose (a mild harmonizing herb for the heart and emotions)

Blackberry leaf or blueberry leaf (antioxidants for liver and blood)

🌰 Maca – substitutions:

Sesame, almond and cinnamon (nourish hormones and vitality)

Nettle powder (strengthens energy and blood)

Honey + pollen + turmeric (natural hormone tonic)

💚 Cordyceps - substitutes:

Ginger (activates energy and circulation)

Nettle (increases strength and endurance)

Wormwood (mildly stimulates the body and digestive system)

💜 Tulsi - holy basil - substitutions:

Basil (similar calming effect)

Lemon balm (calms emotions and stress)

Lavender (gives peace of mind and softness of heart)

🔥 Ginseng - substitutes:

Ginger (energy and circulation)

St. John's Wort + Rosemary (mental clarity and willpower)

Carob (mild energy tonic)

🌼 Astragalus - substitutes:

Nettles (immunity and blood)

It calls flower and berries (natural immune shield)

Dandelion (purifies the blood and supports the liver)

❄️ Eleutherococcus - substitutions:

Fenugreek – strengthens muscles and energy

Ginger (boosts vitality)

Rosemary (stimulates stamina)

🌸 Gotu kola - substitutes:

Ginkgo biloba (improves circulation and focus)

Parsley tea (cleanses and refreshes the brain and body)

Rosemary (mental clarity)

🍯 Licorice - substitutes:

Cinnamon (adrenal support and warmth)

Honey (Natural Hormone Tonic)

Fennel (good for the stomach and hormone balance)

💛 Turmeric - substitutes:

Ginger + cinnamon (warmth and circulation)

Dandelion root (cleanses the liver)

Rose + nettle (purifying and regenerative effect)

🌺 Shatavari - substitutes:

St. John's wort + linden (feminine balance and calmness)

Chamomile + rose (support for female hormones and emotions)

Nettles (vitality and blood)

🧘 Brahmi – substitutions:

Ginkgo biloba (focus and memory)

Rosemary (mental clarity)

Lemon balm (calms the mind)

🌿 Moringa - substitutes:

Nettle powder (feeds the body with minerals)

Dandelion (detoxification and energy)

Parsley (refreshes the blood and raises the tone)

✨ So, if you don't use exotic adaptogens, you can make your own local adaptogen blends — mild, natural and energetic.

🌿 Sun Breath, Moon Elixir and Star Breath with substitutions

The drink Suncevo Dah retains its function - to wake up the body, illuminate the mind and lift the mood, but uses herbs and spices from our climate.

☀️ SUN BREATH – herbal morning elixir of strength (replacement)

Purpose:

It raises energy and focus without nervousness, strengthens the digestive system and awakens the solar plexus - the center of will, light and joy.

Element: 🔥 Fire and Sun (activates morning rhythm and circulation).

Ingredients:

• 200 ml plant-based milk (oat, oat or almond)
• 1 teaspoon nettle powder
• ½ teaspoon of rosemary
• ½ teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon raw cocoa (organic cocoa)
• ½ teaspoon of honey or date syrup
• a pinch of Ceylon cinnamon
• a few drops of vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. Heat the plant-based milk to the boiling point.
2. Add nettle, rosemary, ginger, cocoa and cinnamon. Stir for 1–2 minutes over low heat.
3. Turn off and let it cool down a bit.
4. Add honey and vanilla. Stir.
5. Pour into a cup and drink slowly, breathing deeply, with the affirmation:

Affirmation: "Every cell of my body awakens with the Sun. My strength is calm, my light is clear."

🏵️ Elixir effect:

• A natural energy boost without caffeine
• It helps concentration and cheerfulness
• Activates circulation and digestive system
• It brings a feeling of confidence and warmth from within

✨ Ritual advice:

• Drink between 6 and 9 in the morning, the moment the Sun wakes up.
• You can write in your diary:
• "I drink light today. I am the Sun's breath in motion."

🌙 MOON ELIXIR – adaptogenic elixir of peace and renewal (replacement)

Purpose: calms the nervous system, reduces tension, restores balance to hormones and prepares the body for deep sleep.

Element: Water and Moon 🌊 (activates the heart chakra and brings inner peace.

Ingredients:

• 200 ml warm vegetable milk (coconut, oat or almond)
• 1 teaspoon of chamomile
• 1 teaspoon of lemon balm
• ½ teaspoon of lavender
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom
• ½ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of honey or date syrup

Preparation:

1. Heat the plant-based milk to the boiling point.
2. Add chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, cardamom and cinnamon.
3. Stir and cover, then let stand for 5-7 minutes.
4. Strain the drink through a strainer.
5. When it cools down a little (about 60°C), add honey or date syrup.
6. Inhale the scent, drink it slowly — best before bed or during an evening calming ritual.

Affirmation:

"My mind is calm, my body relaxes. Every breath brings light and peace. I am safe, I am loved, everything is in balance in me."

🏵️ Elixir effect:

• calms the heart and mind
• relaxes the body and prepares for sleep
• relieves tension and insomnia
• brings a feeling of security and softness

🌠 Energy message of the elixir:

"As the Moon shines in your heart, your body remembers that light and peace is its natural rhythm."

✨ STAR BREATH – herbal elixir of focus and balance (replacement)

Purpose:

Calms the nervous system, maintains mental clarity and focus, ideal for work, meditation or creative activities.

Element: Air and Ether 🌬️ (activates the throat and third eye chakra).

Ingredients:

• 200 ml of warm vegetable milk (oat, almond or oat)
• ½ teaspoon of hibiscus
• ½ teaspoon of lemon balm or green tea
• ½ teaspoon ginkgo biloba or rosemary
• ½ teaspoon of ginger or cardamom
• 1 teaspoon of coconut sugar, honey or date syrup
• if desired: 2–3 drops of vanilla extract to harmonize the taste

Preparation:

1. Heat the plant-based milk to the boiling point.
2. Add dry herbs and spices (hibiscus, lemon balm, ginkgo, ginger/cardamom) and stir for 1-2 minutes over low heat.
3. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
4. Add sweetener and flavor as desired.
5. Drink slowly, consciously, with deep breathing, when you want to release tension and regain focus.

Affirmation:

"My mind is clear, my breath is calm. Focus and serenity meet within me. Light guides me to clarity and balance."

🏵️ Elixir effect:

• Soothes but does not induce sleep
• Supports focus and concentration
• Activates circulation and clear mind
• It brings a sense of balance between energy and calmness

🌠 Energy message of the elixir:

"I am the breath between day and night."  My mind is clear, my body is calm, and my energy flows in balance.Focus and peace are my companions."

🌸 How to use this guide?

This guide is your herbal compass—not a strict prescription, but a guide to what your body and soul are asking for at any given moment. Each elixir carries its own vibration of the day, emotion and element:

☀️ Sun breath — drink in the morning or before an important start. When you need the strength, clarity and support of the Sun to start your day.

Element: Fire | Energy: action, confidence, vitality.

🌟 Star breath — drunk in moments of questioning, work or creation. When you need focus, peace and mental clarity.

Element: Air | Energy: intuition, inspiration, clarity of thought.

🌙 Moon Elixir - drink in the evening, with candles or silence before going to bed. When you want to let go of the day and come back to yourself.

Element: water | Energy: calm, regeneration, dreams.

💫 How to choose?

Instead of being guided only by the ingredients, close your eyes and breathe — feel which drink "calls" you that day. Maybe you are looking for the breath of the Sun in the morning, and the Starry Breath in the evening, maybe even a combination.

🌿 Substitutions in recipes serve to give you freedom and gentleness in preparation — each herb has a similar vibe, but your choice will bring personal energy to the drink.

✨ Each Elixir ends with an affirmation, which you can say while mixing, drinking or thanking the plants. That's the moment when tea becomes your light in motion.

🧙‍♀️🌛 Your Moon's Witch from Moon's Kitchen