Jilungin | Dream Tea

Q: Where did this Tea come from?
A: It is wild crafted Jilungin Dream Tea is harvested by the Nyul Nyul people, who are the custodians of the land where Jilungin grows. It is traditionally consumed at evening time, Jilungin Dreaming Tea has a relaxing effect and helps send you off to sleep. After a cup or two of this you're likely to sleep deeply...and have a few interesting dreams while you're at it!

Q: What is Jilungin and why is it called “Dream Tea”?
A: Jilungin is a native Australian bush herb traditionally used by Aboriginal peoples, particularly the Nyul Nyul of the Kimberley. It is called “Dream Tea” because it is renowned for promoting deep, restorative sleep and vivid dreaming states.

Q: How does Jilungin actually promote sleep?
A: Jilungin contains naturally calming compounds that quieten the nervous system, reduce restlessness, and help shift the body into a parasympathetic “rest and repair” mode, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Q: Is it just a sleep aid, or does it support dream quality too?
A: Beyond sedation, Jilungin is uniquely known for enhancing dream recall and intensity, making it prized not only for deep rest but also for its connection to dreamwork and inner visioning.

Q: How does Jilungin compare to common sleep herbs like chamomile or valerian?
A: Chamomile is gently calming, valerian can be heavy and sometimes groggy in effect—but Jilungin strikes a balance: deep relaxation without fogginess, often described as a “clean” sleep herb.

Q: Can Jilungin help with stress or anxiety during the day?
A: While best known as a night-time tea, its grounding and calming properties also help to ease tension and nervous overactivity, making it supportive for both sleep and daytime stress management.

Q: What makes Jilungin culturally significant?
A: For Aboriginal Australians, Jilungin is not only a sleep herb but also a tool for entering the Dreaming, an important spiritual dimension. Drinking it honours a lineage of traditional wisdom and connection to land.

Q: How quickly does Jilungin take effect?
A: Many people feel its relaxing effects within 20–40 minutes of drinking a cup, with full sleep-promoting benefits unfolding through the night.

Q: Can Jilungin be blended with other herbs or teas?
A: Yes, it pairs well with calming botanicals like chamomile, lemon balm, or passionflower, but it is potent on its own and doesn’t require much to be effective. Kakadu Plum Syrup (if you want it sweet) is a great addition.

Q: Can you share any cool historical things about Jilungin and the Bush herbs?
A: This quote / story about it is very cool... Our old people were professors of our land and harvesting and cultivating the bush was our special field. Country means everything to us. In my traditional country we have bush orchards which have been maintained by my people for thousands of years. We rub dead bark off the trees, clean off their dead wood and remove debris from around their base so they won’t be damaged by fire. It is our way of pruning the trees to show them we care for them and the tree will respond by giving us what they have. My elders used to talk to trees they would hold onto them and let them feel their heart beating. Rub them down and make them feel special.” “Talk to trees because they are living things. They give us food and shelter and sometimes we take refuge under them and most times we don’t notice them at all but they always notice us!” - Bruno Dann-Nyul Nyul Elder.

• Steep 1 teaspoon in a cup/pot of boiling water for at least 5 minutes for a calming hot tea or drink as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed the daily recommended intake.
• Add Ancient Purity Kakadu Plum, Ancient Purity Bush Apple Syrup or Longan Honey to sweeten.
• Drink in the late evening before bedtime.
• For an Ice Tea - Serve cooled tea over ice as a cold tonic.

• Jilungin (Terminalia canescens) Dried Leaves, Stems and Bark – 100% Natural.

Produced to ecological standards, free from agro-chemicals, non-irradiated and GMO-free.

• Brand: Ancient Purity.
• Size: 50g (1.76 oz.).
• Container: Kraft Paper Pouch.
• Storage: Keep in a cool dry place, keep out of reach of children.
• Estimated shelf life from purchase: 1 - 2 years.