19 Natural Remedies for Anxiety

4. Valerian

There are some herbs that treat anxiety with making you feel sleepy, while some other herbs are sedatives. Valerian belongs to 2nd category and it aids in insomnia (sleeping problems). It contains sedative compounds that helps in sorting out sleeping problems.

Many people use valerian in capsules or tinctures, instead in tea because it smells nasty. It is recommended to be taken in the evening and not before you going to work because it may promote sleepiness. It is used by combining with sedative herbs like chamomile, hops and lemon balm.

5. Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is being used to treat anxiety, stress and to promote sleep, since ages. It was named after the Greek word for ‘honey bee’. According to a famous study about lemon balm, it is stated that people who consume lemon balms are more like to be calm, relax and alert in their workings as compared to the people who go for drugs or placebo.

Excess of everything may cause a problem, said by the experts. Same goes with lemon balm. Excess usage of lemon balm can make you more anxious or concerned. Follow the herb with care and start with a smaller dose. It is sold as in a capsule, tinctures and in tea. It is also combined with valerian, hops and chamomile.