Sure thing, let’s peel back the dust. In the East, warriors wrapped ginseng around their wrists to steady nerves, while in the West they brewed a quick infusion of willow bark—an ancient salve for aches and a whisper of calm. Some tribes even carried sprigs of rosemary or sage to ward off fear, chanting as the scent danced through their lungs. If we map those rituals to modern nerves, we might find a quiet strength that’s still alive. Interested in the specific recipes or the lore behind each herb?