Let us deal with anxiety for a minute. There are many herbs that help relieve stress and basic anxiety symptoms, but none so well known as Chamomile. In fact, most alternative medicine mental health professionals will suggest chamomile for those times when prescription medicine is just not necessary. In fact, I would suggest relaxation through breathing techniques, meditation and a cup of Chamomile tea with honey over drugs any day.

Chamomile (Matricaris recutita) was highly regarded by the ancient Egyptians. They thought so much of the herb it was consecrated to their gods. Culpepper himself used to prescribe chamomile baths for weariness, pain and of course anxiety. Chamomile works the same as valium without the side effects by the use of the component apigenin that works on nerve receptors much like many prescription relaxants.

Chamomile tea with honey and lemon is the perfect evening drink for winding down after a hectic day; the same works for anxiety. A light cup of tea is also safe for children to help them sleep better.

CAUTIONS:
Allergic reactions may occur in those that have sunflower or ragweed allergies. And according to Dr. Varro E. Tyler in The Honest Herbal, there can be extremely rare contact allergies.