Herbs to Help You Relax After a Hard Day

Imagine you have just gotten home from a long, stressful day at work and you’re looking for a way to relax and unwind. Many people resort to natural solutions to silence their minds. For instance, herbal remedies have been known to calm people down and relax after a busy day. They are packed with healing properties that can calm your mind and body.

In this article, we will talk about the most popular herbs to help you relax after a hard day. These herbs have been used since centuries to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and to help people relax.

Chamomile

Chamomile is considered as one of the best herbs for promoting relaxation and alleviating anxiety. It is widely consumed in the form of tea before bedtime for a good night’s sleep. In a research[1] conducted to prove the effectiveness of chamomile for helping in anxiety, researchers found that chamomile significantly reduced anxiety among the patients. It is packed with an antioxidant called apigenin that has known to have calming effects. Chamomile can be consumed in the form of herbal tea, capsules, or liquid tincture.

Lavender

Lavender is another incredibly popular plant known to calm the nerves and help with anxiety. According to a study[2] conducted in 2017, lavender essential oil contains terpenes, a chemical compound that is associated with calming the chemical receptors in the brain. It is widely used in aroma therapies to improve sleep quality, reduce anxiety, and uplift mood. Lavender can be consumed in the form of herbal tea, essential oils, and tincture.

Hops

Hops have similar properties like Chamomile. Although they are commercially used in beer production, they are also used to relieve anxiety and calm the nerves. According to a study, hops extract significantly decreases the anxiety and depression scores among people. They are also traditionally used to help in sleep disorders.Hops can be consumed by mouth in the form of capsules or liquid tincture.

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is a group of herbs native to India, Africa and Middle East. The adaptogens found in Ashwagandha are known to affect the hormones and systems in the body that are responsible for giving stress response. It is widely used in India as an Ayurvedic medicine, but its benefits have also been proven in multiple studies. A study conducted in 2019 showed significant reduction in some of the anxiety patients. Ashwagandha can be consumed by mouth in the form of capsules or liquid tincture.

If you are looking for natural solutions to relax your mind and alleviate stress, herbs are a great option for you. You can consume them in the form of tea or tincture to give your mind a break. However, do not take more than the recommended amount of these herbs.

References:

[1]Keefe, J. R., Mao, J. J., Soeller, I., Li, Q. S., & Amsterdam, J. D. (2016). Short-term open-label chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) therapy of moderate to severe generalized anxiety disorder. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology, 23(14), 1699–1705. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2016.10.013

[2]Malcolm, B. J., &Tallian, K. (2018). Essential oil of lavender in anxiety disorders: Ready for prime time?. The mental health clinician, 7(4), 147–155. https://doi.org/10.9740/mhc.2017.07.147