There are so many moments in life when we just need to calm our minds and relax. It can be a busy day, it can be just a time when your mind is filled with too many thoughts or it can be just a regular day in your life. It doesn’t really matter because you could use the benefits of these calming teas at any time.

Many times when we want to calm our mind we might think about totally different ways to do it. I believe in the power of nature and one of the things it can help us with is to calm and relax our body and mind.

It can be through meditation, a walk-in nature, breathing fresh air or just using the power and benefits of the herbs. There are various herbs for tea, which have multiple benefits.

This time we will talk about the calming effects of 12 herbal teas. Most of them can be purchased from any health store or teashop. Others can be a bit more difficult to buy. You can use any of the following herbal teas separately or you can combine them as you like.

12 calming teas

1. Chamomile

Chamomile tea is a staple in my tea collection. I talked about it and about its benefits in one of my previous posts.
This is one of the most known teas for stress relief and reducing anxiety. This calming tea also helps with insomnia and promotes good sleep. To read more about the benefits of chamomile tea you can check my post here: The magic of chamomile tea

2. Lemon Balm

Lemon balm gets its name due to its lemony scent and it has been used for centuries for its health benefits. Drinking lemon balm tea has a calming effect on the mind and it also helps inducing sleep. Studies have shown that lemon balm tea can improve the quality of sleep.

3. Linden

Linden tea is made of the flowers of the linden tree and it is also known as lime tea. This tea can help to remove inflammation, detoxifies the body and it has many other benefits. It is mostly used for calming anxiety and mental stress as it has the power to induce a state of relaxation.

4. Valerian Root

Valerian root is often used for its sedative and anti-anxiety effects. It also helps to calm the mind and it naturally improves the quality of sleep. Many prefer to use valerian root as a natural option for sleeping pills. So if you are looking for a natural calming tea for sleep give valerian root a try.

5. Peppermint

Peppermint tea is not only great for your digestive and immune system. It also helps to calm stress and anxiety due to the menthol contained. Drinking peppermint tea helps to relieve mental stress and allows your mind to relax.

6. Rose

Rose petals or rose buds tea helps to lower your stress levels and calming your nervous system. Like many of the other teas on this list, it also helps inducing sleep. On top of that, it also has a lovely scent!

7. Jasmine

Jasmine is another scented flower, which helps to promote mental relaxation. This tea can relieve stress and help your mind unwind. Jasmine essential oil is also known for its calming properties and used in aromatherapy.