Promote Calmness and Support Stress Relief Naturally with Herbal Palette

We are used to stress. It’s our companion in our fast-paced life, almost a bestie. However, a rather toxic one. While occasional stress is a natural response to challenges, prolonged or unmanaged stress can take its toll on overall well-being.

Supporting the body’s natural ability to relieve occasional stress is crucial for maintaining balance, both mental and physical. This Herbal Palette of colorful bright natural solutions can help promote relaxation and a sense of calm. 

How Stress Impacts Health

When faced with stress, the body activates its natural response mechanisms, releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. While this reaction is beneficial in short bursts, prolonged stress may affect various aspects of health, including:

• Cognitive Function – Stress can make it difficult to focus, which leads to mental fatigue and brain fog.

• Sleep Quality – A heightened state of stress impacts the level of circadian cortisol, therefore it may make it challenging to unwind and sleep restfully. 

• Digestive Health – Stress can influence digestion and overall gut health, affecting nutrient absorption and comfort.

• Mood and Emotional Well-being – Long-term stress may contribute to feelings of restlessness or unease.

How do we support relaxation and promote a balanced mood? There are a number of solutions, and one of them is incorporating herbal formulas in daily wellness routines.

Herbal Palette for Calmness and Relaxation

Secrets of the Tribe offers a colorful palette of herbs for calmness. By incorporating traditional botanicals, these formulations provide natural support for promoting calmness and maintaining a positive mood. In this article, we’ll tell you about some plants worth getting to know.

Orange: Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha, an evergreen shrub with orange-red fruit, has been cherished for centuries. Its Latin name — somnifera — means “sleep-inducing”. The herb promotes calmness and relaxation. 

Ashwagandha root contains flavonoids and phenolic compounds that may promote antioxidant activity. According to the study, the herb can maintain a healthy cortisol balance and promote calm sleep.

Ashwagandha also promotes calmness and relaxation, as it contains over 50 chemical constituents, including withanolides: steroidal alkaloids, and lactones. Read more to find out why it might be useful to take Turmeric and Ashwagandha together.

You can make ashwagandha smoothies or sip on golden milk prepared with the powder of this herb. There are also Ashwagandha Capsules and Ashwagandha Tincture for easier consumption.

 

White and Yellow: Chamomile

Kids love to pick these graceful white and yellow flowers. Meanwhile, a Chamomile just looks modest: it has been known for centuries and has been used in traditional practices to promote overall wellness and restful sleep.

Its dried flowers are rich in terpenoids and flavonoids. One of them, apigenin, binds to certain receptors in the brain and promotes calmness and relaxation.

It’s easy to incorporate chamomile into your daily routine. You can brew it with herbal teas, take baths with the herb’s flowers, or consume Chamomile Tincture or Chamomile Capsules.

 

Purple: Lavender

If the tranquility were a color, it would probably be the ethereal, dreamy shade of lavender purple flowers. The gentle aroma of Lavender promotes calmness and relaxation and induces healthy sleepiness.

According to the systematic review, inhaling essential oils (the most frequently studied oil was the lavender one) promotes healthy, restful sleep.

A study conducted in 2023 also shows that lavender essential oil supports a positive, healthy mood.

It’s very easy to incorporate lavender into your daily routines. 

• Enjoy lavender drinks: lemonade, bubble or herbal tea, and coffee.

• Satisfy your sweet tooth with lavender desserts: cupcakes, ice cream, or honey.

• Pamper yourself with a nice hot bath with a lavender bubble bath.

• Take Lavender Capsules or a Lavender Tincture.

 

Pink: Valerian

This herb with pinkish or purplish flowers has been cherished for centuries and used for various wellness practices. The Greek doctor Hippocrates used Valerian to promote healthy, restful sleep. In the 16th century, the plant was used to promote a healthy, positive mood. In the 19th century, during World War II, English people consumed Valerian Root during air raids to stay calm.

According to the study, Valerian root supports a healthy response to occasional stress.

Valerian is often combined with other herbs for better sleep, which obtain similar effects. 

You can brew it with herbal teas. However, some people find its aroma too strong or even unpleasant. In this case, it’s much easier to take Valerian Tincture.

 

Green: Lemon Balm

You can find this herb with a gentle aroma in every kitchen. People use it for cooking meals or for adding extra flavor to the tea. 

Lemon Balm, also known as Melissa officinalis, is related to Peppermint (read more to find out the benefits of Lemon Balm vs. Mint) and has been used for wellness purposes since the Middle Ages. Centuries ago, people discovered that the herb supports a healthy response to occasional stress.

Lemon Balm is rich in volatile compounds, such as geranial, geraniol, neral, and citroneral. It also contains flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, phenolic acids, and essential oil. According to the 2024 study, the herb may support restful sleep, psychological well-being, and healthy cognitive function.

Another study shows that Lemon Balm may promote a sense of calm and support restful sleep.

It’s very easy to incorporate this fragrant herb into your daily life:

• Steep it with a herbal, black or green tea.

• Eat it with salads or garnish.

• Consume it in Lemon Balm Capsules or Lemon Balm Tincture.

 

How to Relieve Occasional Stress: Lifestyle Tips

Herbal solutions can be handy in promoting a sense of calm and relaxation. You can make them even more effective by following these simple tips.

Restful sleep

• It’s crucial for health and overall well-being.

• Establish a consistent bedtime routine.

• Don’t drink tea, coffee, or other caffeinated beverages before bedtime.

• Don’t do any vigorous activity before bedtime. Instead, go for a short walk or practice yoga.

• Turn off your display devices: instead of scrolling the feed, read a book or meditate. 

Relaxation practices

Find something to your taste and practice:

• meditation;

• breathing exercises;

• yoga.

Stay active

We are born to move. You don’t have to sweat in a gym if you don’t like it. However, it’s crucial to find a physical activity you can enjoy, and do regularly. Here are some ideas:

• Dancing: from jazz to hip hop and shuffle dance;

• Outdoor activities: jogging, rollerblading, biking, hiking

• Water sports: swimming and diving.

• Martial arts: karate, aikido, taekwondo, and others.

• Sports games: soccer, tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton.

Be open, try new and find something that fills you with energy!

Nourish the body

You live in your body, everything you fulfill in this life you do with your body. Nourish and take care of it: it’s the only body you have.

• Don’t eat junk food.

• Don’t starve: you need calories, just make sure you consume ‘good’ ones.

• Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, especially green ones.

• Consume healthy fats: in nuts, vegetable oils, and fish.

• Hydration is the key. Make sure you drink enough fresh water during the day.

Create moments of joy

You are not a machine. All work and no play makes Jill a dull girl. So find something that makes you happy and do it. 

• Engage in a hobby: the one that you have been putting off for ages because you are always so busy, or an absolutely new one. Surprise yourself!

• Connect with people: find time for your friends and family, make new acquaintances, meet new people.

• See new places: new countries, new cities, or just a new cafe round the corner.

Conclusion

Managing stress is essential for maintaining a healthy and balanced life. By incorporating natural herbal support from Secrets of the Tribe, along with mindful lifestyle choices, it is possible to promote relaxation and overall well-being. Whether through Ashwagandha, Chamomile, Lavender, Valerian, or Lemon Balm, nature offers valuable tools to help navigate the stresses of daily life.