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For this blogs topic, we wanted to talk about a variety of different herbs that are helpful when coping with stress and/or anxiety. Stress and anxiety can truly impact your day to day life, affecting your immune system causing you to be tired, fatigue, and even depressed.
There are a variety of ways one can cope with stress. Us Bad Bs exercise, have weekly sauna sessions, eat a balanced diet, and get the right amount of sleep to help us cope with stress. In addition, when it comes to treating stress, using natural remedies and herbs are a great and safe way.Herbs come in a variety of all different kinds and flavors, grown in all different parts of the world. When it comes to treating stress, there are specific herbs to use that reduce stress and anxiety.
So on the days where you are totally stressed out and are in need of some serious stress relief, we got you covered. Read below to find 11 of the best herbs for stress relief.
11 Best Herbs For Stress & Anxiety
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Turmeric is rich in the anti-inflammatory compound curcumin. This has been shown to provide potential anti-anxiety and antidepressant benefits. Inflammation can cause serious stress on your body and can hinder the immune system. So, the anti-inflammatory properties that turmeric has are helpful when it comes to relieving tension and stress.
There are lots of ways you can get turmeric. You can add it to a variety of drinks or foods, including smoothies, rice, stir-frys ,and soups. If you do not want to taste it, take some tumeric pills.
St. John's Wort is one of the best studied herbal remedies for depression and it may also help with symptoms of anxiety. St. John's Wort has strong scientific evidence in helping mild to moderate depression.
You can find St. John's Wort in the form of capsules, liquid extracts, and teas. Shop our Amazon store to find all of our favorite herbs including St. John's Wort. Bad Bs Herbs & Wellness
Lemon Balm is a lemon-scented herb and comes from the same family as mint. Lemon Balm helps improve brain function and ease insomnia, it may also soothe symptoms of stress, reduce anxiety, and boost your mood. You can use Lemon Balm the same way you use mint, add it to your fav dishes, salads, or make a yummy lemon balm tea.
Oh chamomile…the tea that everyone recommends for a good night’s sleep. But did you know this tea actually contains great benefits? This herb is especially amazing for relieving stress. When you consume this tea on a regular basis, you really reap the benefits. This is due to the fact that Chamomile contains apigenin. Apigenin is a compound that has many of the same effects as most anti-anxiety medications.
This tea is also known to support bone health and reduce menstrual pain. Chamomile is best in the evening, before a night's sleep. It's super calming and pairs well with a good book or self care notebook. We like to add some honey or agave for a little touch of sweetness.
You can get Passion Flower in liquid extracts, capsules, tablets, and tea. Enjoy a nice passion flower tea during your day!
The scent of lavender is very calming and soothing. Lavender oil is believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help heal minor burns and bug bites. Research suggests that Lavender is effective in treating anxiety, insomnia, depression, and restlessness.
We recommend grabbing some lavender essential oil and a diffuser, since it is most effective when inhaled. We use Lavender anytime we feel stressed or anxious. It has serious calming effects and helps us relax. It's also really good for relieving tension and stress in the body.
Rose root is another herb that possesses a lot of health benefits. This herb does a variety of things such as reduces stress via adaptogens, reduces symptoms of anxiety, helps manage diabetes and improves brain function. When taking Rose Root, correct dosing is important so many prefer capsules. However, you can get pre-made tea mixtures as well. You can expect to see improvements in mood and cognition in just one week after taking Rose Root.
A baddie tip: Anxiety and depression, is often caused by low levels of amma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is a chemical in the brain. Many of these herbs help produce amma-aminobutyric acid and help balance those chemicals. This will help keep your anxiety low and will help with depression and mood levels.
We feel herbs and managing your mental health go together. So with that being said, we want our baddies staying healthy and happy. Please know that these herbs help reduce your stress and anxiety, but they are not the only thing one should/can seek out when feeling anxious or depressed. They are not a substitute for getting a health professional, therapy, and/or prescription medications. Please remember to be patient with yourself when dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. They are very real and it's important to make sure you're putting yourself first so you can get the care you need.
We hope you liked this blog topic! Shop all of our favorite herbs on our Amazon store. We have all different kinds of herbs from our list above plus other wellness goodies here: Bad Bs Herbs & Wellness ❤
Until Next Time!