Chamomile

A tea made with chamomile flowers. It has gentle notes of apple, with a mellow, honey-like sweetness in the cup. Chamomile tea is known to help mentally and physically. It alleviates anxiety and reduces stress. It is recommended to drink at night as it helps to improve sleep quality, helping you wake up rested and refreshed.

lavender

A calming herbal tea made from fresh or dried lavender flowers buds stepped in hot water. A sweetly aromatic drink with a clear floral taste. It soothes headaches and migraines, reduces stress and improves sleep. Curl up in bed with a cup of lavender tea to take full advantage of its benefits.

Lemon balm

An herb from the mint family, lemon balm tea is made with dried lemon balm leaves. The leaves are native to parts of Europe, Iran and Central Asia. It is often used to improve mood and decrease stress levels. Best to have at bedtime because of its calming effect.

Matcha

Finely ground powered of grown and processed green tea leaves which are traditionally consumed in East Asia and produced in Japan. It is made by whisking the leaves in hot water. It produces an energized and focused state and helps reduce stress levels. A good drink to have in morning or afternoon to take advantage of the increased energy matcha offers

passionflower

Passionflower tea has a mild taste, you will find it in many herbal tea blends. It has a long history of being used to help with anxiety & reducing stress, making you feel calmer. It has also shown to be great at reliving inflammation and improving sleep quality. The best time to consume this tea is at nighttime to help your body wind down from the day

Peppermint

An herbal tea made by infusing peppermint leaves in hot water. It can also be made with spearmint leaves. With its calming and numbing effect, it can help relieve headaches and migraines, improves you sleep and act as a destressing agent. It also boosts your energy. Can have in afternoon to boost your mood and before bed to relax.

Ashwagandha

There is some evidence linking ashwagandha with reduced stress and anxiety, and some research also suggests that it might be useful for improving sleep. You can take ashwagandha as a pill or capsule,

L-theanine

 L-theanine’s anti-stress effects have been explored in research, and studies suggest it may be helpful for lowering stress, improving focus, memory, and verbal ability.  L-theanine can come in supplement form of capsules, liquids, or powders, as well as teas.

Magnesium

Research points to magnesium possibly being helpful for people who have mild anxiety.  In supplement form, consider magnesium aspartate, citrate, lactate, or chloride, which are absorbed better than magnesium oxide or sulfat.

Melatonin

Melatonin is famous for helping people nod off at night, but it may also help lower anxiety levels in people who are scheduled for surgery. Melatonin supplements are easy to find as tablets, capsules, and drops; most come in doses of 1 mg or 5 mg

Rhodiola

Rhodiola extract may be effective in treating stress symptoms and preventing chronic stress and its complications. One past study found that people with anxiety who were given rhodiola reported a significant reduction in anxiety, stress, anger, confusion, and depression, as well as a significant improvement in mood, at the end of 14 days. You can take rhodiola as a liquid extract, capsule, or powder.

Lemon balm

Lemon balm may help ease anxiety and improve sleep. Lemon balm has also been linked to improvements in mood in small groups of healthy but stressed young adults. As a supplement, lemon balm can also be found in tablet and capsule form, and its extract is available in creams and ointments.

Valerian

It is known for its calming effects and is commonly used as a dietary supplement for insomnia, anxiety, and other conditions, including depression. It is available as capsules, tablets, teas, and tinctures that are made from its roots and stems.

Bergamot

Bergamot can stimulate feelings of joy and optimism and provide relief from anxiety and depression. Even a 15-minute inhalation period gave the participants in a mental health treatment center a more positive outlook. It can also be used to manage compulsive behaviours, generalized anxiety disorder, and PTSD.

chamomile

Chamomile essential oil has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for anxiety and sleep issues. It contains compounds that relieve muscle spasms, tension, and discomfort. Diffuse chamomile or apply it diluted during stressful times of the day. A single drop on a tissue tucked into your shirt pocket can keep you calmer throughout the day.

Frankincense

Frankincense oil is known for its anxiety-reducing properties and has been traditionally used during meditation and spiritual ceremonies. When using essential oils on your skin, diluting them in a carrier oil is necessary. However, you can add a few drops to your palms, rub them together, and take a deep breath safely. It will result in a significant decrease in racing thoughts and anxiety. 

lavender

Lavender is excellent for reducing tension, anxiety, and restless sleep. Use Lavender oil to help you relax before bedtime. You can use Lavender oil in different ways. You can diffuse it, add a few drops to a warm bath with carrier oil, or apply diluted oil to your wrists, neck, and temples.

Jasmine

Jasmine essential oil helps restore positivity when feeling depressed, stressed or anxious. It’s known as an aphrodisiac and is uplifting without being overstimulating. Use sparingly in a diffuser as the aroma is very strong. Do not use it if you are pregnant, as it can be a uterine stimulant.

Rose

Rose essential oil can help relieve anxiety, nervousness, grief and defuse panic. It comforts and rejuvenates the heart and mind. Rose oil is widely regarded as one of the best essential oils for anxiety due to its universally pleasing aroma.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood can soothe and clear a stressed mind, enhancing focus and concentration. For centuries, it has been used to promote feelings of devotion and spiritual openness. In clinical trials, it was shown that Sandalwood essential oil significantly reduced systolic blood pressure. It also reduced salivary cortisol levels, indicating an increase in the immune response. 

Valerian

Valerian root oil can promote relaxation and feelings of calmness. It can be especially helpful for people struggling with insomnia related to restlessness and anxiety. 

Vetiver

Vetiver oil is excellent for alleviating stress, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, and depression. The act of inhaling Vetiver helps to establish emotional stability. It can also strengthen the nervous system. You can use it on a USB diffuser in the office or drop it on a tissue and breathe it in throughout the day. Tuck it into your sleeve, but do not put it onto fabrics as it may stain them.

Ylang ylang

This beautiful essential oil has been researched to confirm its effects of reducing anxiety using topical application. Aromatherapists use this oil to help restore emotional balance.