The 5 Best Teas For Anxiety And Stress According To Dietitians

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      Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin: "Anti-stress Effect of Green Tea with Lowered Caffeine on Humans: A Pilot Study"
    
      Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology: "Green tea effects on cognition, mood and human brain function: A systematic review"
    
      Psychopharmacology: "The effects of tea on psychophysiological stress responsivity and post-stress recovery: a randomised double-blind trial"
    
      Cureus: “Adaptogenic and Anxiolytic Effects of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study”
    
      Medicine: “An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract”
    
      Phytotherapy Research: "The effects of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) on depression and anxiety in clinical trials: A systematic review and meta-analysis"
    
      Mayo Clinic: “Herbal treatment for anxiety: Is it effective?"
    
      Cleveland Clinic: “The Best Teas to Drink for Your Health”
    




Turning to tea for anxiety can help calm your nerves due to the ritual as well as the ingredients in certain brews.

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      Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin: "Anti-stress Effect of Green Tea with Lowered Caffeine on Humans: A Pilot Study"
    
      Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology: "Green tea effects on cognition, mood and human brain function: A systematic review"
    
      Psychopharmacology: "The effects of tea on psychophysiological stress responsivity and post-stress recovery: a randomised double-blind trial"
    
      Cureus: “Adaptogenic and Anxiolytic Effects of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study”
    
      Medicine: “An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract”
    
      Phytotherapy Research: "The effects of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) on depression and anxiety in clinical trials: A systematic review and meta-analysis"
    
      Mayo Clinic: “Herbal treatment for anxiety: Is it effective?"
    
      Cleveland Clinic: “The Best Teas to Drink for Your Health”