LunaLux

Lunalux is crafted from two of Chinese medicine’s most time-honored sleep formulas—Suan Zao Ren Tang and Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang—blended with precision to address both the restless mind and the overactive body that keep sleep out of reach.

Suan Zao Ren Tang, first recorded in Zhang Zhong-jing’s Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber (Jin Gui Yao Lue), is renowned for nourishing the Liver Blood and calming the Spirit. Its chief herb, Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphus seed), is traditionally used for difficulty falling asleep, fitful sleep, and dream-disturbed nights. Modern studies support its use for improving sleep quality, reducing nighttime waking, and balancing the sleep–wake cycle.

Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang, another classical formula, was developed to anchor unsettled Yang and calm the Shen when the spirit is restless. It incorporates a group of heavy settling herbs—Long Gu (Fossilized bone), Mu Li (Oyster shell), and Dai Zhe Shi (Hematite)—which are central to Lunalux. These minerals exert a downward, stabilizing action, drawing unsettled energy back into the body, easing agitation, and helping the mind and spirit settle into stillness for sleep.

Together, these formulas harmonize the Qi, nourish the Blood, and anchor the Spirit, creating a balanced approach for both difficulty falling asleep and waking throughout the night.

Lunalux is particularly supportive for:

• Difficulty falling asleep due to an overactive mind
• Frequent waking with restlessness or heat
• Sleep disturbed by vivid dreams or worry
• Stress-related insomnia with tension and agitation

Sleep Hygiene

Sleep hygiene is a term that describes daily habits one can undergo that supports healthy sleep patterns.  It creates a solid foundation for other interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy and herbal therapy.  Some primary habits for sleep hygiene are: 1. choose a consistent bed time every day to set the circadian rhythm. 2. A wind-down ritual such as dimming the lights, taking a warm shower, or lightly stretching. 3. Cool Dark Quiet Bedroom.  Building these routines helps create the right environment for healthy sleep. 

Lunalux essentially works by encouraging good sleep hygiene principles for the inside of the body:  The ritual of taking it consistently at night helps set the circadian rhythm.  It helps calm the mind and relax the body to wind-down for bed and it cools the body by clearing pent up heat.  These actions adjust the internal patterns in the body to support healthy sleep. 

Herbal Synergy with Luna Tea

For patients or customers seeking a gentler, non-alcohol alternative, we also offer Luna, a companion herbal tea. While it shares the calming influence of several herbs, it does not have the heavy settling herbs that are not conducive to steeping. However, Luna is rounded out with Chamomile, a Western herb well-known for its soothing effect on the digestive and nervous systems. This addition makes Luna a comforting bedtime ritual—mild enough for daily use yet effective for easing tension before sleep.

Taken together, Lunalux offers potent, targeted support for entrenched sleep difficulties, while Luna Tea provides a soft, nourishing approach for winding down in the evenings.