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Anxiety

6 herbs and supplements with traditional or clinical support

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Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera

A revered Ayurvedic adaptogen used to support resilience to stress, sleep, energy, and emotional balance, with...

  • acts as an adaptogen
  • supports the body's stress response
  • may reduce circulating cortisol
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Magnesium
Mg — Element #12

An essential macromineral that acts as a cofactor in over 300 enzyme reactions. Most of the body's magnesium i...

  • cofactor for over 300 enzymes, including those that pro...
  • required for dna, rna, and protein synthesis
  • supports normal muscle function and helps prevent cramp...
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Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis

A lemon-scented mint-family herb traditionally used for anxiety, sleep, digestive comfort, and topically for c...

  • mild calming and anxiolytic action
  • supports sleep, especially with valerian
  • carminative — eases nervous stomach
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Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
moderate (anxiety, sleep)

A climbing vine with intricate flowers, used as a gentle nervous system relaxant and sleep aid.

  • mild anxiolytic and sedative action
  • modulates gaba receptors
  • comparable to oxazepam for generalized anxiety in one t...
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Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
moderate (anxiety, sleep)

A fragrant Mediterranean herb whose flowers and oil ease mild anxiety, support sleep through aromatherapy, and...

  • eases mild anxiety (oral capsule, silexan)
  • aromatherapy supports relaxation
  • topical oil eases mild headache
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Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla

A daisy-like flower with a long history of use for digestive comfort, mild relaxation, sleep support, and skin...

  • supports relaxation
  • mild calming effect for anxiety
  • supports sleep onset
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