Moving on to our next herb, our Number 6 is Passion Flower.
Passion flower is a great herb for those who suffer from sleep problems, anxiety and pain. Passion flower does this by regulating the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA which may be why it’s so popular among people looking to relax or get some more shut eye. It can be dried and made into tea as well as taken in supplement form – both are equally helpful!
The next one is a personal favorite, Number 5 is Basil.
Basil, a must-have for every kitchen, is an ideal natural remedy to help relieve pain and inflammation. High in vitamin A as well as the antioxidant flavonoids that are essential for healthy blood vessels that feed your nerves with nutrients and oxygen, basil is one of those herbs you go back to again and again. Basil packs both healing power via eugenol which inhibits enzymes responsible for inflammatory reactions (much like aspirin or ibuprofen) but also contains potent antioxidants such as beta carotene found in Vitamin A.
The next herb we need to mention is Number 4 – Valerian Root.
Valerian root helps calm the nervous system when it is overactive. It does this by regulating the levels of neurotransmitters involved in rest and sleep, such as GABA which has calming properties. That’s likely why people find valerian to be helpful for battling anxiety and restless sleep by taking it as a tea or supplement.