Tag: Stress Relief

Clary sage is a fragrant Mediterranean plant best known for its essential oil, which is used in aromatherapy, personal care products, and some traditional...

California poppy is a bright orange wildflower best known as California’s state flower, but it is also a long-used herbal remedy for restlessness, nervous...

Bugleweed, also called Lycopus virginicus, is a traditional North American herb most often discussed for symptoms linked to an overactive thyroid, especially a fast...

Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) is a North American herb best known in traditional herbal practice as a “nervine” for people who feel tense, keyed...

Blue skullcap, also called American skullcap, is a North American herb in the mint family that has long been used as a gentle “nervine”...

Black horehound is one of those traditional European herbs that appears in old digestive and nervous system formulas far more often than it appears...

Begonia Bonfire is best known as a vivid ornamental plant—trailing stems, warm orange-red blooms, and a “glowing” look in baskets and containers. Yet it...

Bay rum oil is the warm, spicy essential oil traditionally distilled from the leaves of the West Indian bay tree (Pimenta racemosa). It is...

Basswood—more often labeled linden or lime blossom in tea shops—is one of those gentle herbs people return to when they want comfort without caffeine....

Thai basil is the basil you notice from across the room: purple-tinged stems, narrow glossy leaves, and a clean anise-like aroma that stays vivid...

Lemon basil is the “bright citrus” cousin in the basil family—grown for its clean lemony aroma, tender leaves, and a chemistry that leans more...

Basil is often introduced as a kitchen staple, yet its real value is how many “small wins” it can deliver when used thoughtfully: brighter...

Balm—better known as lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)—is a fragrant mint-family herb with a long history as a “settling” plant: people reach for it when...

Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri), often called brahmi, is a small creeping herb with an outsized reputation for supporting memory, learning, and mental resilience. Unlike stimulant-style...

Ashwagandha is one of the most studied Ayurvedic herbs in modern supplements, mainly because it sits at a crossroads of stress resilience, sleep support,...

Apple mint is the gentle, fruit-scented cousin in the mint family—soft-leaved, aromatic, and easy to enjoy in everyday ways. While peppermint is known for...