Incredibly Powerful Herbs To Bring Down Your Stress Level

Lemon Balm Is A Balm To The Mind

Lemon balm is a plant in the same family as mint, but while mint has a tangy sweet taste and aroma, lemon balm has a distinct scent of lemons. Used in cooking, it provides a tangy lemon-like flavor. But when dealing with stress, the aroma of lemon balm has an uplifting effect, so it is perfect to use in aromatherapy at times when concentration is necessary and when one is already fatigued. It is said to also help those suffering from insomnia and is especially effective for menopausal women.

Licorice Root

While many sing the praises of St. John's Wort as an herbal treatment to reduce stress, licorice root does what St. John's Wort does, but with less risk. It acts upon the adrenal glands, which helps to reduce the effects of stress on the body. Licorice root also has pain-relieving qualities which can be helpful, particularly for women who are experiencing pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) related discomfort and anxiety. Caution should still be practiced, however, and those with high blood pressure should not take this herb.