A cuppa tea is a great way to destress and get in a few moments of calm, and there are specific flowers and herbs which target bodily ails, stress and tension. We did some digging to find what the top flowers and herbs for anxiety, stress, restless minds and insomnia are and here are our top four!
Passionflower for Restlessnes
The king of herbs for anxiety, insomnia and calming the mind! Take it when you are "tired but wired" and can't shut down your brain when trying to sleep. Passion flower increases the brain's GABA production, the main neurotransmitter for calmness. GABA assists with pain, restless legs, ADHD, anxiety, tension and digestion to name a few.
Make a soothing tea by steeping the flowers in hot water until your desired strength is achieved. You can take passion flower at any time of the day or night, long-term; it is safe and non-addictive.
Valerian root for Insomnia
Valerian is well known for its sleep-inducing properties. Taken in small doses, it can improve ADHD and ADD. It can also help with muscle tension and pain. It has a powerful taste and smell, so don't make your tea too strong! Take it at night before bed as it is deep-sleep inducing.
