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43 Herbs found
Kava
Kava
Derived from the rhizome of the plant, kava is from the Pacific Rim and Hawaiian Islands. It is…
Purported Uses:
  • Insomnia
  • Restlessness
  • Stress
Lavender
Lavender
Derived from the flowering tops of the plant, lavender is used in lotions, perfumes, and…
Purported Uses:
  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Migraines
  • Pain
  • Spasms
Passionflower
Passionflower
Passionflower is a perennial wildflower, whose extracts are used to treat insomnia, anxiety,…
Purported Uses:
  • Benzodiazepine withdrawal
  • Drug withdrawal symptoms
  • Epilepsy
  • Insomnia
  • Neuralgia
  • Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Valerian
Valerian
Valerian is sold as a dietary supplement for calmness and to improve sleep quality. It has a…
Purported Uses:
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Muscle spasms
  • Menopause
Psilocybin
Psilocybin
Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic compound found in many species of fungi commonly known as “magic…
Purported Uses:
  • Tobacco use disorder
  • Alcohol use disorder
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder
  • Migraines
  • Mood
  • Cognition
Chamomile
Chamomile
Chamomile, an aromatic medicinal herb, is widely used in teas for its relaxing and calming effects.
Purported Uses:
  • Stress
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Mucositis
  • GI disorders
L-Theanine
L-Theanine
L-theanine is a water soluble amino acid found in green tea and mushrooms. Purified L-theanine is…
Purported Uses:
  • Sleep
  • Anxiety
  • Stroke
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is used in traditional medicine as a sedative and to treat gastrointestinal problems, as…
Purported Uses:
  • Antimicrobial
  • Anxiolytic
  • Sedative
Xiao Yao San
Xiao Yao San
Xiao Yao San (XYS) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula used to treat depression,…
Purported Uses:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Climacteric syndrome including symptoms such as mood, fatigue, depression and insomnia
Ashwagandha -- Potential Benefits, Side Effects and More
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is used in Ayurvedic formulations for stress, strain, fatigue, pain, skin disease,…
Purported Uses:
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Fatigue
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Diabetes