Ashwagandha – is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine as a tonic. Long known for its ability to help the body deal with stress. Helps reduce elevated cortisol (produced in the adrenal cortex in response to stress) levels at bedtime. Can help with insomnia especially if sleep difficulties are related to stress and being too exhausted to sleep.
Chamomile – used as a bedtime tea for centuries for its mild relaxing properties.
Eleuthero – also known as Siberian ginseng, is an adaptogen which supports your adrenals and your body’s ability to adapt to stress.
Holy Basil – also known as tulsi and enjoyed as a tea, is traditionally used in Indian culture. This adaptogen (anti-stress agent) also supports general health.
Hops – a popular sleep aid, as well as a preservative in beer. Used to treat anxiety insomnia and restlessness; for more than 1000 years used as an ingredient in beer.
Lavender – lavender oil is used in relaxing bath oils and by aromatherapists. When taken as a supplement it can promote relaxation, calm nervousness and reduce irritability. It is used to address insomnia and help bring on sleep.
Lemon balm – commonly used as a sedative and stomach soother.
Magnolia – magnolia bark and its constituents have been show to moderate cortisol production.
Maca – an adaptogenic plant that’s indigenous to the Andes. It contributes to well-being and healthy mood.
Passionflower – a popular herbal sedative, the fresh or dried Passionflower herb has been used for centuries to treat nervous tension, anxiety, exhaustion from overwork, and insomnia. It is a mild sedative and gentle sleep inducer.
Rhodiola – is a plant that grows in the the Arctic areas of Europe and Asia. Rhodiola is used traditionally for mood and energy support.
Rooibos – used in South Africa as a tea for many years to calm the digestive tract and reduce nervous tension. Rooibos has become a very popular herbal tea more recently in the United States.
Valerian Root – has been a sleep aid for more than 1000 years. It provides a calmative effect and promotes relaxation. It is not considered habit-forming and does not produce a “hangover” effect.
