Herbal Remedies by Symptom
Stress — Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies
The Omnia Sana plant database documents 15 medicinal plants traditionally used for stress. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.
Also known as: mental stress.
Adaptogen for stress and anxiety (improves stress scores and well-being in trials)
Antioxidant - supports muscle recovery and reduces exercise-induced muscle soreness and oxidative stress; a placebo-controlled RCT of a lemon verbena extract found less loss of muscle strength and less soreness after exhaustive exercise
Relief of mild mental stress and to aid sleep (gentle calming); flavonoid fractions of Tilia (notably tiliroside) show anxiolytic activity in animal models via the serotonergic and GABA/benzodiazepine systems (mechanistic evidence from the related species T. americana)
Adaptogen for fatigue and stress (improves stamina and resistance to physical and mental stressors)
Adaptogen for fatigue and physical/mental stress (improves endurance and resistance to stressors)
Calming nervine for stress and nervous disorders (traditional)
Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice — always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.