Anxiety shouldn't be taken lightly, honor your body, mental health & wellness. While there are many pills that can be prescribed, there are also just as many natural and holistic ways to help including these 5 herbs for stress and anxiety.
I have been off and on with anxiety for years. The first time I felt it, I wasn't really even sure what it was. I thought it was a heart problem or that I was coming down with a sick bug, but it started to happen more frequently and around the same time of the day.
Knowing what triggers my anxiety and when, has really reshaped the situations I allow myself to endure, but there are also times where I feel that it is out of my control. In these cases I like to stop it before it starts - so in combination with daily meditation or yoga, I use these herbs for relaxation, calming my mind, and grounding.
5 Herbs For Stress & Anxiety
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Ashwagandha - said to reduce anxiety and stress, help fight depression, boost fertility in women, boost testosterone in men, and also help boost brain function.
- used as a tincture
- used as a root in tea
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Lavender - said to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. helps with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and restlessness.
- used as an essential oil on the bottoms of feet or massaged into hair
- used as a herbal tea
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Chamomile - said to be loaded with antioxidants that can prevent diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Helps aid sleep, digestion, anxiety, depression, boost immune health, prevent bone loss, and improve skin health.
- used as a herbal tea
- used as a tincture
- used as an essential oil on pressure points
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Rhodiola - said to increase energy, endurance, strength, and mental capacity. Used as an adaptogen to help the body resist physical, chemical, and emotional stress.
- used as a tincture
- used as a herbal tea
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Lemon Balm - said to help with anxiety, stress, restlessness, digestion, insomnia.
- used as a herbal tea
These are some of our favorites for stress and anxiety:
Happy Day Glycerite
Chamomile Glycerite
Be Chill Herbal Tea
If you are currently taking medication, ask your doctor before making any sudden switches.
You matter, your mental health matters, and managing these in a holistic non-toxic way matters, let plant medicine help.
