Stress - Foods/Herbs that Alleviate

These Foods/Herbs may Alleviate or Counteract Stress

Animal Organ Extracts

 Adrenal Extract may improve the body’s ability to cope with Stress and to counteract the toxic effects of excessive Stress.  ^[1]

 Stabilium may counteract many of the toxic effects of Stress.  ^[2]

Fruit

 Elderberry may counteract the toxic effects associated with Stress and may facilitate recovery after periods of excessive Stress.  ^[3]

Fungi (Mushrooms)

 Cordyceps may counteract the toxic effects of excessive Stress.  ^[4]

  may counteract the effects of excessive Stress (according to anecdotal reports). 

Herbs

 Ashwagandha may help to counteract Stress (due to the Sitoindosides content of Ashwagandha).  ^[5]

 Ginseng - American may counteract the toxic effects of excessive Stress.  ^[6]

 Astragalus may increase the ability of the body to tolerate Stress.  ^[7]

 Bacopa may enhance the ability of the Brain to cope with excessive Stress.  ^[8]

 Catnip reputedly alleviates excessive Stress (according to folklore).

 Chamomile (oil used in Aromatherapy) may reduce the excessive secretion of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) in response to Stress.  ^[9]

 Ginkgo biloba may inhibit Stress-induced increases in Blood Pressure and may inhibit the release of Cortisol during periods of excessive Stress.  ^[10]

 Rhodiola may prevent Stress and may counteract the toxic effects of excessive Stress.  ^[11]

 Gotu Kola may alleviate Stress by acting as an "adaptogen".  ^[12]