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Herbs for Anxiety & Stress

Evidence-based herbs for anxiety and stress relief. Compare effectiveness, safety, and drug interactions for herbs like Ashwagandha, Valerian, and Lavender.

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20 herbs found for this condition

Hawthorn Leaf Flower Berry

Crataegus oxyacantha

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskEuropean cardiac tonic full spectrumHeart failure supportHypertension

Czech Valerian

Valeriana officinalis var. bohemia

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskinsomnia remedy in Czech folk medicinetreatment of anxiety and nervous tensionantispasmodic for muscle cramps

Tibetan Valerian

Valeriana officinalis subsp. tiliifolia

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskinsomniaanxietynervous tension

Garlic

Allium sativum

Infection treatmentCardiovascular tonicDigestive aid

Indian Valerian

Valeriana wallichii

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskInsomnia and sleep disordersNervous debility and hysteriaEpilepsy and convulsions

Peppermint Spanish

Mentha x piperita var. citrata

Digestive complaintsAnxiety and stress reliefFlavoring medicines

Hawthorn Flowers

Crataegus monogyna flos

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskGentle cardiac tonicAnxiety and heart palpitationsAtherosclerosis

Hawthorn Leaf Flower

Crataegus laevigata

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskHeart weakness and cardiac tonic in European folk medicineMild hypertensionAtherosclerosis prevention

Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskHeart tonicDigestive aidAnxiety relief

Hawthorn Chinese Small

Crataegus cuneatiformis

Digestive conditions in rural Chinese folk medicineCardiovascular conditionsDigestive food stagnation

St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskDepression treatmentWound healingNerve pain relief

Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskInsomnia remedyAnxiety reliefNervous tension

Valeriana jatamansi

Valeriana jatamansi

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing Riskinsomniaanxietyepilepsy

Peppermint

Mentha x piperita

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskDigestive aidHeadache reliefCold and flu treatment

Chamomile

Anthemis nobilis

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskRoman European sedativechildren's digestive remedyskin inflammation

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Sleep aidDigestive sootherAnxiety relief

Hops

Humulus lupulus

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskSleep aidAnxiety reliefDigestive bitter

Mexican Sage

Salvia mexicana

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskNervous conditions and anxiety in Mexican folk medicineRespiratory infectionsDigestive complaints

Black Horehound

Ballota nigra

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskTreat nausea and vomitingMotion sickness reliefNervous system sedation

Lemon Balm Toronjil

Melissa officinalis (tropical)

⚠️ Pregnancy/Nursing RiskAnxietyDigestive complaintsFever

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