Why Deep Rest Is the Foundation of Wellness

In today’s fast-paced world, many people struggle with:

• Chronic stress
• Poor sleep quality
• Racing thoughts at night
• Difficulty relaxing after long days

Sleep is not a luxury — it is a biological necessity.
During sleep, the body repairs:

• Brain cells
• Hormonal balance
• Immune function
• Metabolic regulation

For generations in mountain regions of Asia, Shan Tuyết Mountain Vine Tea (Ampelopsis cantoniensis) has been enjoyed as a calming evening tea to promote relaxation and peaceful sleep.

Modern research on its key compound Dihydromyricetin (DHM) now helps explain this traditional practice.

Understanding the Stress–Sleep Connection

Your nervous system operates in two primary modes:

Sympathetic mode → “Fight or Flight”
Parasympathetic mode → “Rest and Restore”

Modern life often keeps the body stuck in stress mode, making it difficult to:

• Fall asleep easily
• Stay asleep
• Wake up refreshed
• Recover mentally and physically

Gentle herbal rituals can help signal the body to transition into rest mode.

1. Dihydromyricetin Supports Nervous System Calm

Research shows DHM interacts with GABA receptors, the brain’s primary calming neurotransmitter system.

GABA helps:

✔ Reduce anxiety
✔ Calm neural activity
✔ Promote relaxation
✔ Support sleep onset

A study in the Journal of Neuroscience found DHM modulates GABA receptors, helping calm nervous system activity.

This mechanism helps explain vine tea’s traditional reputation as a relaxing evening beverage.

2. Helps Reduce Stress-Related Brain Activity

Chronic stress increases oxidative stress in the brain.

This can lead to:

• Mental fatigue
• Anxiety
• Sleep disturbances
• Difficulty relaxing

DHM is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect brain cells from oxidative stress.

Protecting the brain from stress supports better relaxation and mental clarity.

3. Supports Recovery After Busy Days

Evening relaxation is essential for:

• Hormone balance
• Immune recovery
• Muscle repair
• Brain detoxification

Gentle herbal tea rituals help the body transition from activity to recovery.

This makes vine tea an ideal nighttime wellness tea.

4. May Support Sleep Quality

Relaxation before bedtime is one of the strongest predictors of good sleep.

Warm herbal tea helps:

• Reduce evening stress
• Encourage calm routines
• Promote hydration
• Reduce caffeine intake

Consistent evening rituals train the body to prepare for rest.

5. Alcohol Recovery & Better Sleep

One unique benefit of DHM is its role in alcohol metabolism.

Research shows DHM may:

• Reduce alcohol intoxication effects
• Support liver detox
• Improve next-day recovery

Better alcohol metabolism may contribute to improved sleep quality after evening social occasions.

6. The Power of Evening Tea Rituals

Sleep experts emphasize consistent nighttime routines.

A calming tea ritual signals the brain:

“Day is ending. Recovery begins.”

Over time, this habit helps regulate sleep cycles naturally.

Why Drink Vine Tea in the Evening?

Regular evening consumption may help:

🌿 Promote relaxation
🌿 Support nervous system balance
🌿 Encourage better sleep habits
🌿 Support stress recovery
🌿 Create calming nighttime rituals

Suggested Zen Sleep Ritual

1 hour before bed → Brew vine tea
Dim lights → Reduce screen exposure
Sip slowly → Allow the body to unwind

Consistency builds long-term sleep quality.

Final Thoughts

Restful sleep is one of the most powerful wellness tools available.

Shan Tuyết Mountain Vine Tea offers a gentle, traditional, and science-supported way to support relaxation and nightly recovery.

Sometimes the most powerful wellness rituals are the simplest ones.

Scientific References

1. Shen et al. — DHM & GABA receptors
   Journal of Neuroscience
   https://www.jneurosci.org/content/32/1/390

2. DHM pharmacology review
   International Journal of Molecular Sciences
   https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/9/1894

3. Vine tea phytochemical review
   Journal of Food Science & Nutrition
   https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/fsn3.1530