--- title: "15 Herbs for Sleep, Stress & Mood: Evidence & Safety" description: "Herbs used for falling asleep, tension and mood. Some interact with medicines, so always read the warnings." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- Explore by need # Sleep, Stress & Mood Herbs used for falling asleep, tension and mood. Some interact with medicines, so always read the warnings. 15 herbs · 4 with clinical evidence (A/B) · 4 not marked avoid in pregnancy Search herbs Forms of useSort Hide herbs to avoid in pregnancyHide external-use-only herbsStrong / limited evidence only (A/B) These filters do not guarantee safety. Results may include herbs with unknown safety. **15** herbs found ### [St. John's Wort](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/st-johns-wort/) A Strong clinical evidence Hypericum perforatum St John's wort extract may help with mild to moderate depressive episodes, but it seriously interacts with many medicines, including the pill. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Valerian Root](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/valerian-root/) A Strong clinical evidence Valeriana officinalis Dry extracts of valerian root may help with mild nervous tension and sleep problems; they work gradually, so use them for 2–4 weeks. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Rose Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rose-oil/) B Limited clinical evidence Rosa damascena Distilled from Damask roses, one of the world's most precious essential oils. Small aromatherapy studies suggest it may help ease anxiety. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/) [Essential Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/form/essential-oil/) ### [Saffron](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/saffron/) B Limited clinical evidence Crocus sativus The world's most expensive spice. Meta-analyses found 30 mg of saffron extract daily helped mild-to-moderate depression symptoms. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Women’s Health](https://herbadex.com/en/for/womens-health/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Basil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/basil/) T Traditional use Ocimum basilicum An aromatic culinary herb. Traditionally used for indigestion and wind; calming effects have only been seen in animal studies. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Hawthorn](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/hawthorn/) T Traditional use Crataegus spp. Hawthorn leaf and flower are traditionally used for palpitations linked to mild anxiety, after a doctor has ruled out serious heart disease. [Heart & Circulation](https://herbadex.com/en/for/heart-circulation/) [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Hops](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/hops/) T Traditional use Humulus lupulus Hop strobiles are traditionally used as a tea to relieve mild symptoms of stress and to aid sleep, taken 30–60 minutes before bed. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Isparta Rose Water](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/isparta-rose-water/) T Traditional use Rosa damascena The fragrant water left from distilling Isparta roses. Traditionally used as a skin cleanser and toner; food-grade rose water also flavours desserts. [Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/) [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Floral Water](https://herbadex.com/en/form/floral-water/) ### [Lavender](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/lavender/) T Traditional use Lavandula angustifolia Lavender flower tea is traditionally used to relieve mild symptoms of stress and exhaustion and to aid sleep in adults and teenagers. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Lavender Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/lavender-oil/) T Traditional use Lavandula angustifolia Lavender oil is traditionally used as a bath additive to relieve mild symptoms of stress and exhaustion and to aid sleep. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Essential Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/form/essential-oil/) ### [Lemon Balm](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/lemon-balm/) T Traditional use Melissa officinalis Lemon balm leaf tea is traditionally used to relieve mild symptoms of stress, to aid sleep and for mild bloating and wind in adults. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Linden](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/linden/) T Traditional use Tilia cordata, Tilia platyphyllos Linden (lime) flower tea is traditionally used to relieve symptoms of the common cold and mild symptoms of stress in adults and older children. [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/) [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Passion Flower](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/passion-flower/) T Traditional use Passiflora incarnata Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) herb tea is traditionally used to relieve mild symptoms of stress and to aid sleep. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Spanish Lavender](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/spanish-lavender/) T Traditional use Lavandula stoechas Spanish lavender, growing around the Mediterranean. Traditionally used for nervous tension and cough; it contains camphor and fenchone, unlike true lavender. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Vanilla Bean](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/vanilla-bean/) T Traditional use Vanilla planifolia The fermented fruit of an orchid. It flavours desserts; the calming effect of its scent has only been studied in small early trials. [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) This page is for information only and is not medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant, or have a health condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use.