How to Use Teas to Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety presents itself in many ways. You may feel nervous, have a tension headache, a jittery stomach or even feel nauseous. Herbal teas can help address all these symptoms, calm you down and ease your discomfort.
Instructions
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Look for teas containing L-Theanine. It's an amino acid found in tea plants and is responsible for green tea's flavor.
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Know that L-Theanine has calming effects. Drink green tea to get this effect. If you find the caffeine stimulates your system, look online and in natural food stores for a de-caffeinated version of green tea.
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Infuse 1 oz. of feverfew herb in boiling water. Cool the tea before drinking. Feverfew will calm you down and ease headaches caused by anxiety.
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Use valerian to reduce your anxiety. There are valerian teas on the market. You can also buy powdered valerian root.
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Add 1 tsp. of powdered valerian root to boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes. Strain and add honey to make it sweeter. Drink 1 cup before bed time.
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Soothe an upset stomach or frazzled nerves with peppermint. Mix peppermint with equal parts of caraway seed and betony to a total of one teaspoon. Infuse it in boiling water for 15 minutes. Strain and add sugar or honey to sweeten.
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Tips & Warnings
Side effects of feverfew include possible nausea or mouth sores.
Don't take feverfew if you're pregnant.
Beware that drinking more valerian than recommended can increase nervousness and cause headaches or vertigo.
