Rosemary, chamomile, lemongrass, and of course, lavender! These a just a few of my favorite herbs that I will discuss below!
Disclaimer: Before using any herbal medicines, consult your physician or research any potential interactions or side effects. Plant medicines can be very potent and caution should always be used. Just because it's a natural plant medicine, doesn't automatically make it safe for you!
Lavender
Lavender is my all-time favorite of plant medicines (and one of the easiest to use)! Lavender can be used as an essential oil in a diffuser, mist, lotion, or taken orally. I love to use lavender in my tea! Lavender is known for its calming properties, and can even impact mood and cognition (Moss et al., 2003).
Rosemary
One of the best smelling herbs in my opinion! There's nothing like the fresh scent of rosemary in a garden and while cooking. On top of that, rosemary is used as herbal medicine to treat muscle and joint pain, indigestion, and hair loss. It can also improve memory (Mount Sinai Health System, n.d.).
Garlic
Garlic has proven to be an effective anti-inflammatory, great for heart health, and an immunity-boosting medicine (Cleveland Clinic, 2022). Plus, it adds amazing flavor to many dishes we eat! And if you're anything like my two-year old at home, you won't mind eating it raw!
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is another anti-anxiety herb that adds a fresh, soothing flavor to you favorite teas. (Frey, 2021). Lemongrass has also shown promise in the treatment of common colds, hypertension, insomnia, and diabetes.
Gingko
The leaves of the gingko plant are used to make capsules, tablets, or dried to be used in teas or extracts. Gingko is one of the most powerful plant medicines, and can treat a variety of ailments. It can be used to prevent dementia, diabetes, anxiety, and depression (Deering, 2019).
Peppermint
Peppermint is used to ease stomach upset/digestive issues, headaches, fight bad breath, improve energy levels (which in turn can improve sleep), and improve concentration (Groves, 2018). I love to consume peppermint in all its forms- tea, extract, and even raw leaves straight from the garden!
Chamomile
This herb is safe and effective for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and stress (Deering, 2019). I absolutely LOVE chamomile tea, and has helped me through some of my most stressful days. Especially when you add some other self-love to your tea time, like reading your favorite book or listening to your favorite music.
Let me know in the comments below if you try any of these herbal remedies, and which ones are your favorites!
References
Cleveland Clinic. (2022, March 2). 6 garlic benefits to boost your health. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved from https://health.clevelandclinic.org/6-surprising-ways-garlic-boosts-your-health/
Deering, S. (2019, February 28). 9 most powerful medicinal plants and herbs, backed by science. Healthline. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/most-powerful-medicinal-plants#gingko
Frey, M. (2021, October 11). The Health Benefits of Lemongrass. Verywell Fit. Retrieved August 8, 2022, from https://www.verywellfit.com/lemongrass-benefits-side-effects-and-preparations-4178847
Groves, M. (2018, October 12). 12 science-backed benefits of peppermint tea and extracts. Healthline. Retrieved August 8, 2022, from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/peppermint-tea#TOC_TITLE_HDR_14
Moss, Mark., Cook, Jenny, Wesnes, Keith, & Duckett, Paul (2003). Aromas of rosemary and lavender essential oils differentially affect cognition and mood in healthy adults. International Journal of Neuroscience, 113(1), 15–38. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207450390161903
Mount Sinai Health System. (n.d.). Rosemary. Mount Sinai Health System. Retrieved August 8, 2022, from https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/rosemary
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