The 5 best plants for effectively combating stress
Written on 12/06/2025 by Pauline de Santarome
Stress is the enemy we blame when we feel tired, nervous, or in a bad mood. It can also cause compulsive snacking and disturbed that is disturbed and not restorative... Discover 5 plants with soothing properties soothing that can be used alone or in combination to combat stress and anxiety.
Plants to the rescue for better stress management
Stress is a normal response that helps our bodies adapt to external pressures and aggressions. If a stressful event is relatively short-lived, stress is generally positive. It allows us to quickly mobilize our resources to cope with the situation. It then becomes a source of motivation and energy. However, when it persists over time, it exhausts us and harms our well-being. Behavioral disorders can then arise: agitation, emotionality, irritability. When stress takes up too much space in our daily lives, plants can guide us on the path to serenity.
Nature provides us with many plants that are sources of natural active ingredients that promote relaxation. Some of them have been used traditionally for thousands of years to combat acute or chronic stress.
A brief overview of five anti-stress plants to help calm anxiety and restore serenity.
Griffonia, the ultimate wellness plant
Griffonia simplicifolia seeds Griffonia simplicifolia have been used for their health benefits for thousands of years in Africa. The discovery of its incredible richness in 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) led to a new craze for this plant in the 1980s. This amino acid is involved in the production of serotonin, the happiness hormone. Griffonia simplicifolia, a source of well-being, contributes to the proper functioning of the nervous system by improving brain activity. Thanks to its soothing and anti-stress properties, griffonia has a beneficial effect during times of emotional stress and helps to lift the spirits.
Rhodiola, for stress-induced fatigue
It was this plant that gave the Vikings their strength! Native to Siberia, rhodiola (Rhodiola Rosea) is a valuable ally with antioxidant and adaptogenic properties. This plant increases the body's ability to adapt and resist the stress it faces. The rhizome is the part used in herbal medicine due to its exceptional composition of active ingredients (including rosavin and salidroside).
By regulating the nervous system, this plant acts on stress-induced fatigue. It thus promotes good performance and physical condition.
In addition, it helps to reduce the negative effects of stress on the body, especially during periods of overwork. Consider it this winter to effectively combat physical and seasonal fatigue!
Saffron, a spice with relaxing properties
Nicknamed "red gold," saffron is a soothing spice that promotes well-being and relaxation. This spice, extracted from the Crocus sativus plant, helps reduce nervousness. It maintains emotional balance and a positive mood. Its relaxing effect helps reduce sleep disorders associated with anxiety. In fact, saffron has been shown to be effective against stress and low mood. A daily supplement of 15.5 mg of saffron improves sleep quality and helps you fall asleep faster, according to a recent study.(1)
The benefits don't stop there! Some people who are stressed also experience episodes of compulsive snacking. Saffron can help reduce these sugar cravings as part of a weight loss program.
Hawthorn, to help calm the nerves
Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) is useful for managing stress. By reducing nervousness and agitation, it helps you effectively fall asleep.
It is generally the hawthorn bud that is used. This is referred to as gemmotherapy, when the embryonic tissues of plants are used. Buds have the advantage of being highly concentrated with all of the plant's natural active ingredients.
Chamomile, a sedative and soothing flower
With its beneficial effect on the nervous system, this flower with beautiful yellow and white blooms is known to promoting optimal relaxation. Its prowess? Nervous and muscular relaxation, and good sleep. Indeed, sleep disorders, such as difficulty falling asleep, can occur when our nerves are under strain. By helping you relax before bedtime, chamomile improves the quality of your sleep.
Renowned for their virtues, these sedative plants are natural and effective solutions for restoring calm. They help to provide lasting relief from stress-related discomfort. Herbal anti-stress dietary supplements are useful when stress takes over our daily lives, accompanied by healthy lifestyle habits.
Source:
(1)Barbara D Pachikian, Sylvie Copine, Marlène Suchareau, Louise Deldicque. Effects of Saffron Extract on Sleep Quality: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients. 2021 Apr 27;13(5):1473. doi: 10.3390/nu13051473. PMID: 33925432; PMCID: PMC8145009.
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