== Home remedies ==
* [[Adaptogen]]ic herbs do not influence a person’s mood but rather optimize the function of the body during periods of high or chronic stress. Adaptogens regulate the synthesis of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.
* [[California Poppy]] : Developing research suggests California poppy, in combination with magnesium and hawthorn, might be useful in treating mild-to-moderate anxiety disorders. This combination product, called Sympathyl, is not available in the US.
*[[Magnesium]] is a mineral that may be helpful in treating problematic anxiety and [[stress]].
* [[Orange Essential Oil]] :Breathing in the scent of orange essential oil may help alleviate anxiety.
* [[Valerian]] is sometimes paired with other herbs such as lemon balm or skullcap to help overcome daytime anxiety.
* [[Spikenard]] essential oil is often used to alleviate anxiety, stress, and insomnia. A 2009 study from the Indian Journal of Biochemistry & Biophysics, found that spikenard extract helped reduce stress in rats.
* [[Chamomile]]
* [[Ginkgo Biloba]] : Anxiety impairs your mind’s ability to think clearly and make good decisions about your everyday life. By increasing blood flow to the brain and overall blood circulation throughout the body, gingko biloba helps refresh your state of mind and acts as a natural antidepressant. People anticipating tasks which require a solid focus and concentration are advised to take gingko biloba so as not to anticipate their challenges in an anxious mood.