Tea For Anxiety: Teas that Heal Anxiety Symptoms
Unfortunately, I am one of the rare humans that cannot drink any caffeine. ANY! Caffeine came to an end with me in high school when I started drinking too much of it and even a small amount would cause a panic attack. This was not ideal considering it was in my daily routine and coffee beans is by far my favorite scent. I had to weight the pros and cons and having less panic won. So I turned to tea :) and Tea helped me with other things also. Certain teas have calming properties to help soothe feelings of anxiety and panic, also help make you sleep better at night. Listed below is the best tea's to Calm down. One of my favorite's is Passionflower and Lavender Chamomile. Enjoy!
Herbal Teas That Fight Anxiety
There are several herbal teas for anxiety. Make sure that you're taking one without caffeine. Caffeine itself can cause anxiety attacks in some people. The following are possible herbal/natural solutions for anxiety:
Kava
Kava is by far the most well-known an well-researched herbal treatment available for controlling anxiety symptoms. Many have likened the effects of kava to a very common anxiety drug called Buspar, and kava itself appears to have all of the qualities of an effective herbal remedy - it's non-addictive and can be taken as needed, it's safe, and it is completely natural.
However, there are a few things to note about kava tea. First, the kava tea you buy at a grocery store is not strong enough to combat anxiety. You need 300 or so kavalactones a day at some estimates, and basic teas only provide 30 to 50 - not enough to feel any effects. You'll need to buy a more pure kava herbal tea, like the ones sold in tea shops. You'll also need to combine it with something that has fat in it, like butter or coconut milk.
Secondly, kava is strong enough that it interacts with some medications and should never be taken with alcohol. It also shouldn't be taken by those with liver disease. While you should talk to your doctor before using any herbal remedy, kava itself should never be taken without a doctor's approval.
Nevertheless, kava tea is one of the few herbs that appears to have a very well-known and real effect on anxiety, and is something you can strongly consider.
Passionflower Tea
Passionflower tea is "kava-lite." It's not nearly as strong as kava and fewer studies have confirmed its benefits, but many people swear that Passionflower has provided them with the same relaxation effects as kava without the same risk of side effects.
Because passionflower's "dosing" isn't quite as well known, it's unclear whether store-bought teas provide enough of the flavonoids that make passionflower effective. Research has only focused on "drops" of passionflower extract, usually around 30 drops three times a day. In tea, the amount of flavonoids compared to a "drop" is much less clear. It's best to start small and work your way up, seeing if there is any effect along the way.
Other Teas for Anxiety
There are countless other teas that may be useful for anxiety. St. John's Wort, for example, is a popular tea used for depression. In many people, depression and anxiety are linked, so drinking St. John's Wort may actually improve anxiety symptoms.
Other popular tea choices include:
- Chamomile Tea
- Peppermint Tea
- Lemon Balm Tea
