Anxiolytic
Reduces anxiety
Anxiolytics reduce anxiety and nervous tension, easing a racing mind and the physical tension that travels with it. Herbal anxiolytics range from gentle daytime calmers to stronger, more sedating relaxants.
Anxiolytic is a sub-action of Nervine. Where nervine supports and calms the nervous system, anxiolytic is its narrower, more targeted form.
Indications:
- Avena sativa (green)
- Bacopa
- California poppy
- Hypericum perforatum
- Lavandula officinalis
- Passiflora incarnata
- Piper methysticum
- Piscidia erythrina
- Valeriana officinalis
- Zizyphus spinosa
Herbs with a anxiolytic action (20)
Abuta mild Cissampelos pareira Bacopa mild Bacopa monnieri Blue Lotus Flower mild Nymphaea caerulea California Poppy mild Eschscholzia californica Cannabis mild Cannabis sativa/indica Chinese Skullcap mild Scutellaria baicalensis Damiana mild Turnera diffusa Griffonia mild Griffonia simplicifolia Holy Basil mild Ocimum tenuiflorum Hops mild Humulus lupulus Ice Plant mild Delosperma spp. Kanna mild Sceletium tortuosum Kava mild Piper methysticum Kratom mild Mitragyna speciosa Lavender mild Lavandula angustifolia Magnolia mild Magnolia officinalis Manuka mild Leptospermum scoparium Passionflower mild Passiflora incarnata St. John's Wort mild Hypericum perforatum Zizyphus mild Ziziphus spinosa