The Perfect Herb

  Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) 

is is a herb and most commonly used for sleep disorders, especially the inability to sleep (insomnia). Valerian is also used orally for anxiety and psychological stress. But the potential medicinal benefits don’t stop there. 

  Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) 

is a herb. The flowers, leaves, and oil are used as medicine for swelling (inflammation) of the main airways in the lung (bronchitis), cough, patchy hair loss (alopecia areata), stomach problems, and many other conditions.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) 

is a lemon-scented herb that comes from the same family as mint and has traditionally been used to improve moon and cognitive function, but the potential benefits don’t stop there.

  Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) 

is a herb is used for improving memory, indigestion (dyspepsia), arthritis-related joint pain, hair loss, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses. In foods, rosemary is used as a spice. The leaf and oil are used in foods, and the oil is used in beverages.

  Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) 

is a climbing vine with white and purple flowers. The chemicals in passion flower have calming effects and has been traditionally used to help with sleep. People use passion flower for anxiety, including anxiety before surgery. for insomnia, stress, ADHD, pain, and many other conditions.

  Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre) 

is a woody climbing shrub native to India and Africa. The leaves are used to make medicine. Gymnema has a long history of use in India's Ayurvedic medicine. The Hindi name for gymnema means "destroyer of sugar”. Gurmar is used for diabetes, weight loss, and other conditions.