If you’re struggling to stay calm in the face of a big life challenge or simply from a day filled with little worries, herbs can be your best friend. They can help lower the stress hormone cortisol to keep you feeling centered, and many of them have been used for centuries to soothe anxiety, reduce insomnia, and even induce sleepiness at bedtime.

Some herbs have more organic gummies , short-term effects, while others take longer to work and are better suited for reducing long-term stress and anxiety. Some have stronger sedative properties, so it’s good to choose them wisely for sleep-promoting purposes or when you need an extra dose of relaxation (like right before your meditation).

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Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is known as a nervine, and has been used for hundreds of years to brighten the spirits and bring a sense of joy. It’s also a great anti-anxiety herb and can be combined with chamomile for a relaxing herbal tea.

Tulsi basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also known as holy basil, is another adaptogenic herb that helps mitigate the effects of chronic stress and can reduce depression and anxiety. It is a common ingredient in yoga calming sequences and is easy to add to your daily routine as a tea or as a tincture.

Skullcap (Scutellaria nigricans) is another herb with more powerful sedative properties than some of the other herbs on this list, so it’s best to use as a tincture or blend it with other better-tasting herbs for a sleep-promoting tea. It has been shown to be as effective as a benzodiazepine, so it’s wise to limit how much you use.