Best herbs on Reddit

310 reviews from r/herbalism, r/herbs, r/HerbalMedicine and 8 more subreddits

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Ashwagandha

4.5

(17)

"Ashwaghanda preferably a tincture cause it gets to the blood stream faster, and cbd"

"Ashwagandha (not for autoimmune disease)"

"Ashwagandha has really helped me stay calm during stressful periods."

"1. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Known for its adaptogenic properties, ashwagandha can help reduce stress and anxiety."

"He has however started drinking tea with Ashwaganda and that seems to be really helping him."

"I love my ashwagandha pills."

"Ashwaganda is known to repair nerve damage."

"It has helped tremendously with anxiety."

"Ashwaganda can be also helpful for anxiety."

"Adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha or rhodiola can help with energy..."

Chamomile

4.7

(15)

"Chamomile, passionflower and lemon balm are my go-to."

"1) Chamomile 2) Catnip 3) Peppermint"

"Chamomile tea feels like a comforting hug before bed."

"Chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, sage, passionflower."

"Chamomile too."

"For me simple chamomile tea has helped a lot."

"Chamomile!!! Thank me later."

"Chamomile is both anti-anxiety & anti-depressant."

"Chamomile is also one of my absolute favorite herbs for 'reco'."

"Chamomile and peppermint are my go-to for nausea."

Lemon Balm

4.5

(14)

"Lemon balm will work for sure, lots of redditors can vouch for it."

"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND lemon balm as a tea internally for sedation."

"I use lemon balm, which I grow myself."

"Calms the nervous system by boosting GABA activity."

"Lemon balm."

"Lemon Balm is another one to consider."

"For Sleep, Valerian, Lemon Balm, Kava."

"Lemon balm"

"Hops, lemon balm, chamomile, and lavender are all gentle herbs that can have a calming/sedating effect."

Ginger

4.8

(12)

"Ginger: Known for its anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory properties."

"I will third the Ginger for menstrual cramps."

"Out of all of them Ginger, turmeric, and the CBN+CBD gummies seem to help the most."

"Ginger and fennel seeds are excellent for soothing an anxious stomach."

"Ginger helped my concussion syndrome."

"My instinct is warming anti-inflammatory plants. Like ginger and oregano teas."

"I use ginger tea and spearmint or peppermint tea."

"Ginger or peppermint are my first choices."

"You can drink sugar free real ginger ginger ale, chew little bits of fresh ginger."

"Ginger, but if you need to get something out get it out and have Chamomile after to help soothe things."

N/A

5.0

(11)

"Hibiscus, Hawthorne berry, and rose hips."

"Stinging nettle, oregano, thyme."

"Anything that's anti-inflammatory."

"These are all anti-inflammatory medicines for neurological conditions."

"My friend's sister had a good result with Ashwaganda."

"Lemon balm, lavender oil pills, blue vervain, low doses of passionflower."

Passionflower

4.6

(11)

"Passionflower and ashwaghanda"

"Passionflower put me to bed last night while relaxing my bruxism."

"Passionflower. No caffeine within 8 hours of bed."

"Passionflower, lemon balm, ashwagandha (to an extent), holy basil, to name a few."

"I’ve added passionflower, lemon balm, chamomile and ashwagandha to skullcap with no issue."

"Passionflower and skullcap is a classic pairing."

"Passion flower and lavender really take it down."

"I like passionflower, lemon balm, and chamomile."

"Passion flower and valerian for sedatives."

"I like all the calming herbs, passionflower in particular."

Valerian

4.4

(11)

"Tea of camomile, passionflower and VALERIAN (this is the best for me can also get capsules)"

"Valerian will keep you asleep."

"Valerian is fantastic. Its my go to when i feel panicky."

"For Sleep, Valerian, Lemon Balm, Kava."

"Take valerian and melatonin."

"Valerian."

"Valerian for sedatives."

"Valerian root & passion flower, both tincture & tea together have helped a lot with nerve pain."

"Valerian root is very powerful for sleep."

"I know valerian Root and Valerian extracts Plus ltheanine have helped me."

Turmeric

4.8

(9)

"My fav: turmeric."

"Turmeric, ginger, licorice, high dose fish oil."

"Tumeric!!! it saved me!!!"

"Turmeric and ginger do wonders for my carpal pain."

"Turmeric? It's a specific for arthritis, but it might help in other types of pain also."

"You might want to give turmeric a try since its active ingredient, curcumin, has some strong anti-inflammatory properties."

"Turmeric for inflammation, Lions mane as mentioned in another comment is great, anything anti inflammatory is super important."

"Make golden milk with tumeric and add a little black pepper so your body can absorb it."

"Turmeric for inflammation - capsules"

Comfrey

4.8

(9)

"I'm glad I can provide a couple bangers for your consideration and research: **Comfrey&Plantain**, for the magic of alantoin, and Tamanu oil for whatever magic stuff it has."

"Comfrey, Ghost Pipe, Cannabis and Wild Lettuce"

"Comfrey for the deep healing."

"Externally your best bet is comfrey, it’s amazing stuff!"

"I healed a hand amputation with comfrey."

"Comfrey will help speed the healing process"

"Comfrey will help speed the healing process."

"Comfrey can help heal up cysts and pustules or things that are scabbed over."

"Comfrey could be a nice addition, for some people it helps with the pain."

#10

Lion's Mane

4.9

(7)

"Personally, lion's mane mushroom has been great for focus."

"Lion's Mane mushroom! Vitamin B12! Bamboo shoots and green tea."

"Lions mane helps keep us asleep while we’re dreaming."

"I'd take a look at lion's mane for this."

"Lion's Mane worked incredibly well for me."

"Lion's mane powder, a good quality one, one with great reviews from wherever you live is extremely helpful."

"Lions mane might help with focus/clarity."

#11

St. John's Wort

4.1

(8)

"St Johns Wort for lifting the spirits."

"I like st. johnswort, hawthorn, oatstraw, rose, and lemon balm."

"St. John’s Wort is one of the few herbs that has been studied pretty extensively for its use for depression."

"St John's wort topically. Magnesium topically. Take lots of lion's mane and magnesium internally too."

"Go for St. John’s Wort, it's a popular herb that’s used to support nerve health and can help with nerve pain."

"St. John’s wort is the number remedy is die and out for nerve pain ( internal use can interact so do your research first )"

"St John's Wort, Vitamin D."

"Research indicates that St. John’s Wort may be effective in treating mild to moderate depression."

#12

Skullcap

4.7

(7)

"Skullcap, kava, hops, catnip! And l-theanine and magnesium glycinate supplements should help, too!"

"I love skullcap for muscle tension, it’s a pretty neutral flavor so it blends well with other stuff."

"Tincture mix of skullcap, passionflower, and catnip."

"Stacking skullcap with CBN and CBD is the move."

"Passionflower and skullcap is a classic pairing."

"I like skullcap for anxiety."

"I like Skullcap and Lemon balm."

#13

Lavender

4.8

(6)

"Rosemary and lavender for sure. i used rosemary and lavender to recover my smell after covid."

"Lavender, fenugreek, according to research."

"Antimicrobial/yeast herbs like usnea, pau d'arco, thyme, garlic, lavender- you can take this internally or do a pelvic steam with them"

"Lavender!!! Thank me later."

"Lavender has got to be no1."

"Hops, lemon balm, chamomile, and lavender are all gentle herbs that can have a calming/sedating effect."

#14

Peppermint

4.8

(6)

"Have you tried peppermint tea? I love it anytime but it’s very soothing when stomach issues arise."

"I use ginger tea and spearmint or peppermint tea."

"Peppermint, sage, and rosemary tea is great for congestion."

"Steeping Rooibos, Ginger Root, Peppermint, Dandelion, Holy Basil, Gotu Kola, Burdock Root, Rose Petals into a tea can all help to improve skin health."

"Chamomile and peppermint are my go-to for nausea."

"Lion’s mane, matcha tea, sage/peppermint blends."

#15

Thyme

4.8

(5)

"Thyme and chives are very easy and I cook with them a lot."

"If you're in zone 3-10 then I'd say Thyme is the best choice for a beginner."

"Just picked up thyme, rosemary and sage from Trader Joe's for less than 2 bucks a pack."

"Antimicrobial/yeast herbs like usnea, pau d'arco, thyme, garlic, lavender- you can take this internally or do a pelvic steam with them"

"Thyme, oregano, or bee balm"

#16

Milk Thistle

4.6

(5)

"I really love milk thistle."

"I love milk thistle."

"My menopause blend is black cohosh, milk thistle, rosemary, oat straw."

"People are saying milk thistle is good if it suits you."

"All the bitters could be worth a try! Dandelion root, milk thistle, Oregon grape, elecampane."

#17

Rhodiola

4.6

(5)

"Rhodiola for depression, brahmi for anxiety, ashwaganda for both."

"Adaptogens can be very good for this."

"Rhodiola can help regarding depression."

"Herb-wise, Rhodiola, St. John’s wort, and saffron."

"Rhodioloa is nice too."

#18

Kava

4.4

(5)

"I also love Kava root tincture for anxiety."

"I just tried Kava at the recommendation of this sub, and I'll say it does live up to the hype."

"Kava kava, passionflower, valerian all are sedating."

"Kava , marijuana, possibly vervain? , valerian."

"Kava or skullcap, St. John’s wort."

#19

Wild Lettuce

4.0

(5)

"Wild lettuce"

"Wild lettuce, CBC (vs CBD), and oddly... psilocybin."

"Wild lettuce, akuamma seed, valerian, black seed oil are options you might want to try."

"Get a big bottle of wild lettuce tincture and take a half ounce at a time."

"Wild lettuce is a powerful anodyne hypnotic."

#20

Gotu Kola

4.8

(4)

"I love it with Goto kola!"

"I've found Goto Kola to help."

"Steeping Rooibos, Ginger Root, Peppermint, Dandelion, Holy Basil, Gotu Kola, Burdock Root, Rose Petals into a tea can all help to improve skin health."

"I like gotu kola as a tea. Helps me feel less foggy."

#21

Saffron

4.5

(4)

"Saffron is a natural anti depressant."

"Saffron has been life changing for my anxiety!"

"Saffron is an appetite suppressant."

"Saffron 💛"

#22

Nettle

4.5

(4)

"Nettle hands down and black cumin seed capsules with the stinging nettle tea."

"Nettle is amazing for building body tissue if you drink it as a tea."

"Nettle helps with allergies. But don’t take too much."

"Nettle, centella, water cress, mugwort, etc would all be helpful."

#23

Rosemary

4.5

(4)

"Rosemary and lavender for sure. i used rosemary and lavender to recover my smell after covid."

"My menopause blend is black cohosh, milk thistle, rosemary, oat straw."

"I'd start with a Rosemary, Sage, and Bay Leaf tea or alcohol-based tincture."

"I bought a plant at Trader Joe's that has rosemary, thyme and sage all together in one pot."

#24

Damiana

4.5

(4)

"Damiana or Damiana-Guarana tea bags are very effective and quite long lasting without jitters."

"Damiana tea does it for me, I pretty much reign supreme over my anxiety with it."

"Damiana, blue lotus!!, lavender, chamomile, skullcap tincture."

"Damiana and mugwort"

#25

Hibiscus

4.5

(4)

"Hibiscus, Holy Basil, Cinnamon."

"Hibiscus helps lower BP."

"Hibiscus"

"Hibiscus, iron + vit C!"

#26

Holy Basil

4.3

(4)

"Steeping Rooibos, Ginger Root, Peppermint, Dandelion, Holy Basil, Gotu Kola, Burdock Root, Rose Petals into a tea can all help to improve skin health."

"I found that exercise, holy basil everyday, and rhodiola during my caffeine slump helps alot."

"Holy basil helps a lot."

"Other herbs I take regularly: Holy basil, valerian, skullcap, ashwaganda."

#27

Shatavari

4.3

(4)

"Shatavari helps with endometriosis pain and issues like PCOS."

"Read about shatavari."

"I used shatavari to support my hormones and stress response."

"Shatavari, and maybe ashwaganda for a couple of months could be helpful."

#28

Mullein

5.0

(3)

"# MULLEIN!!!"

"Mullein! Miracle herb for its expectorant properties."

"Mullein, Lemmon Balm, Burdock, Milk Thistle, Horse Tail, Catnip."

#29

Valerian Root

4.7

(3)

"Valerian root - also fantastic for insomnia."

"Valarian root tea or as a capsule/herbs in a smoothie are really helpful."

"This is probably one of the most notable things I've tried over the past 7 yrs."

#30

Shilajit

4.7

(3)

"Shilajit for energy (for essential minerals also)..."

"Try taking shilajit, it helps to reduce fatigue and boosts energy."

"You can also try shilajit or mad honey."

#31

Deep Roots

4.7

(3)

"Deep Roots."

"Deep roots is the way!"

"Could try Deep Roots."

#32

Blue Lotus

4.7

(3)

"Blue lotus is amazing for getting us to sleep."

"I smoke/drink tea with it to help with sleep."

"I think I will try more valerian and blue lotus was really good."

#33

Motherwort

4.3

(3)

"Motherwort for support (feels like a mother's loving hug)."

"Motherwort or skullcap is good too."

"Motherwort. This was told to me from the lady at the apothecary."

#34

St John's Wort

4.3

(3)

"St John's Wort is a great herb to take that helps mild depression and anxiety."

"St johns wort is really good for neuropathy."

"St John's wort oil is specific for nerve pain."

#35

Tulsi

4.3

(3)

"I love herbal infusions, teas with Tulsi, nettles, lemon balm, chamomile and passionflower."

"For me, my best friend is tulsi leaf, aka holy basil."

"Look into adaptogens: Tulsi, ashwaganda, maca."

#36

Ginseng

4.3

(3)

"Ginseng."

"Ginseng is good for the mind."

"I am a big fan of Ginsing for concentration."

#37

Ghost Pipe

4.0

(3)

"Ghost pipe."

"Ghost pipe and California poppy come 2 mind."

"I also use ghost pipe tincture for pain."

#38

Basil

5.0

(2)

"Basil is easy but it needs sun and water."

"I buy basil from the supermarket. Immediately split and repot it. It can last for months, even in the north east of Scotland!"

#39

Raspberry Leaf Tea

5.0

(2)

"I started making her raspberry leaf tea and giving it to her to take to work in a thermos."

"Raspberry leaf tea!!! And you can add a raspberry tea bag to, makes it taste delicious."

#40

Blue Vervain

5.0

(2)

"I would recommend some blue vervain. It’s stops the thought cycles, and releases tension."

"Blue Vervain and magnesium glycinate are two of the best natural remedies I’ve found for neuralgia and neuropathy."

#41

Cannabis

5.0

(2)

"Cannabis is the best for nerve pain."

#42

Herbal Blend

5.0

(2)

"The herbal blend I use is: Gingerroot, Fennel seed, Cinnamon stick, Chamomile, Nettle, Dandelion & Turmeric root."

"We recommend trying out a mix of green tea, Ashwagandha Root, Damiana Leaf, Lemon Balm, Lavender and Rose Petals."

#43

Vitex

5.0

(2)

"Red raspberry leaf, Vitex-chasteberry, Evening primrose oil, Crampbark, Ginger, Magnesium glycinate."

"Vitex can help too, it's more aligned with the Luteinizing hormone and progesterone."

#44

Burdock Root

5.0

(2)

"Hormone balancing, cleansing and thyroid supporting plants have been the most beneficial. Like vitex berry, bladderwrack, and burdock root."

"Steeping Rooibos, Ginger Root, Peppermint, Dandelion, Holy Basil, Gotu Kola, Burdock Root, Rose Petals into a tea can all help to improve skin health."

#45

Stinging Nettle

5.0

(2)

"+1 to stinging nettle. I take planetary herbals full spectrum nettle every night."

"Also might consider a nutrient dense herb like stinging nettle."

#46

Magnesium Glycinate

5.0

(2)

"Red raspberry leaf, Vitex-chasteberry, Evening primrose oil, Crampbark, Ginger, Magnesium glycinate."

"This has made a big difference in my day-to-day sleep."

#47

CBD

5.0

(2)

"CBD is amazing for that, even for Menopause and anything associated with Estrogen."

"I like CBD with skullcap."

#48

Cleavers

5.0

(2)

"I take them, blend them in a blender with water."

"Cleavers is a wonderful plant to clean out your lymphatic system."

#49

Bee Balm

4.5

(2)

"Bee balm, spearmint, lemon balm are my favorites."

"Thyme, oregano, or bee balm"

#50

Echinacea

4.5

(2)

"Echinacea seems to help with reducing the duration of symptoms."

"I really like echinacea when I’m sick and it’s commonly found in many different forms!"

#51

Catnip

4.5

(2)

"By far! - Catnip (Nepeta Cataria) - Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)"

"Catnip tea, skullcap, passionflower, valerian."

#52

Devil's Claw

4.5

(2)

"I’ve just discovered devil’s claw, which has been immensely helpful for pain."

"Devils claw"

#53

Mimosa

4.5

(2)

"Mimosa, lemonbalm, rose, hawthorn."

"Mimosa, passionflower, blue vervain, lemon balm."

#54

Nettle Tea

4.5

(2)

"Nettle tea always helps a whole lot."

"I also highly recommend supplementing vitamin D (preferably with vitamin K2 for absorption) and drinking nettle tea to get some more nourishment into your body."

#55

Mugwort

4.5

(2)

"Mugwort and ginger👍👍👍"

"Damiana and mugwort"

#56

Sage

4.5

(2)

"Making a tea of sage, thyme, and mint in larger quantities with marshmallow and licorice to balance out the flavor/drying effects"

"EZ: any mint and lemon balm, calendula, sage, hyssop."

#57

Traditional Medicinals

4.5

(2)

"Use 1 bag of each per cup of water for a lung anti inflammatory."

"I love throat coat tea, it seemed to help my stomach too."

#58

Calendula

4.5

(2)

"Calendula worked for my girl friend. Strong infusions she drank and also poured in bath. Repeat. It worked!"

"EZ: any mint and lemon balm, calendula, sage, hyssop."

#59

Mallow

4.0

(2)

"Mallow to help with inflammation"

#60

Oregano

4.0

(2)

"Oregano to clean your gut."

"Oregano"

#61

Kratom

4.0

(2)

"Kratom, but be careful and do your own research."

"Kratom would be my first choice."

#62

Yogi Bedtime Tea

4.0

(2)

"Also Yogi Brand Bedtime Tea which has a blend of valerian and skullcap and other herbs."

"Yogi brand bedtime tea, steep covered for ten minutes."

#63

Japanese Knotweed

4.0

(2)

"Only thing that seems to do something is japanese knotweed/resveratrol."

"Japanese knotweed, cryptolepis, and cinnamon are a few affordable across-the-board herbs for the 3 B's."

#64

Yarrow

4.0

(2)

"For allergies yarrow is the best."

"Turmeric, Yarrow, for the cut healing"

#65

Elecampane

4.0

(2)

"Elecampane, Yerba Santa, lomatium are great decongestants."

"All the bitters could be worth a try! Dandelion root, milk thistle, Oregon grape, elecampane."

#66

Thyme and Fenugreek

5.0

(1)

"Thyme + fenugreek seed... the best remedy I've tried for clearing sinuses!"

#67

Black Seed Oil

5.0

(1)

"I recently tried Black seed Oil. And to my surprise it provided almost instant clearing of mucus."

#68

Evening Primrose Oil

5.0

(1)

"I would take 1 capsule per day every day and after a month my cramps went away."

#69

Blood Builder Teas

5.0

(1)

"Blood builder teas! Will help her a lot."

#70

Nigella sativa

5.0

(1)

"Nigella sativa black seed ground in a mortar. One teaspoon per day."

#71

Galium aparine

5.0

(1)

"For tea, galium aparine (cleavers), trifolum pratense (red clover)."

#72

Lavela WS1265

5.0

(1)

"Lavender oil in capsule form saved me from the worst anxiety for a number of years."

#73

Redmond's Real Salt (smoked variety)

5.0

(1)

"I like using rosemary, thyme and Redmond’s Real Salt (smoked variety)."

#74

Bladderwrack

5.0

(1)

"Hormone balancing, cleansing and thyroid supporting plants have been the most beneficial. Like vitex berry, bladderwrack, and burdock root."

#75

Trifolium pratense

5.0

(1)

"For tea, galium aparine (cleavers), trifolum pratense (red clover)."

#76

Chasteberry

5.0

(1)

"Please look into chasteberry, vitex there are some information on it and it may help with endometriosis."

#77

Mahuang

5.0

(1)

"Mahuang- sudafed has ephedrine in it. Works 100x better than pseudoephedrine."

#78

Lavender oil

5.0

(1)

"I prefer lavender oil for that anyway."

#79

Spearmint Tea

5.0

(1)

"Spearmint tea has ended my hormonal acne."

#80

Vitex Berry

5.0

(1)

"Hormone balancing, cleansing and thyroid supporting plants have been the most beneficial. Like vitex berry, bladderwrack, and burdock root."

#81

Ceylon Cinnamon

4.0

(1)

"Ceylon cinnamon is really great for controlling blood sugar and insulin levels."

#82

Polygala Tenfolia

4.0

(1)

"Polygala tenfolia, lithium orotate are my 2 go-to antidepressants."

#83

Cryptolipsis

4.0

(1)

"Cryptolipsis, Quinine, Japanese knotweed, skullcap and you can branch out from there."

#84

Tulsi Basil

4.0

(1)

"Tulsi basil or holy basil may help."

#85

Passion Flower

4.0

(1)

"This is probably one of the most notable things I've tried over the past 7 yrs."

#86

Passionflower and Skullcap

4.0

(1)

"Passion flower and skullcap are a good mix to help quiet the mind and calm you."

#87

American ginseng

4.0

(1)

"Mullein and Yarrow. American ginseng."

#88

Horny Goat Weed

3.0

(1)

"Horny goat weed."

#89

Horsetail

3.0

(1)

"I’ll share my experience with Horse Tail which I took for its diuretic properties."

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