6. Valerian
Valerian is a great herb to use when you need to calm down an over-reactive nervous system.
It does this by regulating the neurotransmitters that participate in rest and sleep like GABA. Valerian is often the no.1 herb to alleviate anxiety and insomnia both in tea and supplement form.
7. Skullcap
A popular herb in traditional Chinese medicine, this amazing herb has been praised for its ability to lower pain and inflammation, as well as anxiety.
It’s useful in calming the nervous system by boosting the blood flow to the brain.
8. Californian poppy
This herb is considered beneficial for relieving chronic inflammation and pain.
It’s available in tea or capsule form and it’s considered by many to be one of the best helpers for better sleep, balance, and good mood.
9. Ashwagandha
When you feel stressed out and you need a break, opt for Ashwagandha. This Ayurveda herb is known for being an adaptogen, i.e. it helps your body improve its response to stress and it also possesses anti-inflammatory characteristics.
It’s amazing for the reduction of the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as for improving memory and cognitive processes.
10. Passionflower
This herb is praised for its ability to lower anxiety naturally. It’s part of the Passiflora family of plants that has around 550 species.
If you’re anxious, nervous, or restless, try it out. Its effects were said to be comparable to the ones of benzodiazepines, a type of drug which doctors prescribe for the reduction of anxiety.