5 Mood-Boosting Herbal Teas

Herbal Teas: Why Do They Work?

Herbal teas are common stress or anxiety-relieving teas, and some may even drink such teas as complementary therapy to an ongoing mental condition.

Drinking herbal teas can help to:

• improve sleep or insomnia

• soothe stomach or digestive issues

• soothe menstrual cramps

• improve nausea/morning sickness

• improve blood pressure levels

1. Peppermint Tea

• Its aroma can reduce frustration, anxiety and fatigue

• Can be used to soothe headaches

• Research has shown that peppermint aroma can soothe anxiety in times of heart attack and childbirth

2. Chamomile Tea

• Has calming and sedative effects

• Can ease insomnia and anxiety

• Long-term use can reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder

• NOTE: do not drink chamomile if you are allergic to ragweed

3. Lemon Balm Tea

• Used in the treatment of insomnia, mild-moderate anxiety and depression

• It boosts GABA, a neurotransmitter that soothes stress

• NOTE: over-consumption of lemon balm may give you nausea or belly pain.

4. Passionflower Tea

• Eases anxiety and improves sleep quality

• Research has found that a passionflower supplement worked as well as a mainstream medication in soothing anxiety

• NOTE: might not be suitable for the pregnant

5. Ashwagandha Root Tea

• Reduces stress, anxiety and fatigue

• Improves sleep quality

• Research has shown that daily intakes of the root can help to reduce stress hormones by 25 percent

References

https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-herbal-tea

https://www.livestrong.com/article/13770088-best-tea-for-anxiety-and-stress/

https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/tea-for-anxiety