There are several reasons people might seek herbal remedies to alleviate stress and anxiety, such as to avoid the side effects of other medications or to find a cost-effective, accessible solution. Although they are natural, apothecary products and herbal ingredients still affect everyone differently, so it’s still wise to exercise caution when using them and avoid mixing too many at once. Bulk Apothecary provides high-quality apothecary ingredients to use in your product. Here are some products with stress-relieving benefits:
Chamomile
Chamomile is said to have stress-relieving properties by soothing nerves, calming the mind, and helping stabilize your mood. Some people enjoy chamomile in tea before bedtime because of its supposed sedative effect that helps with sleep. Chamomile is also available as a capsule, essential oil, or as an ingredient in food and baked goods. Bulk Apothecary has several chamomile options to suit your apothecary products, including chamomile fragrance oil, essential oil, powder, and whole flowers.
Lemon Balm
A member of the mint family, lemon balm has been used since the Middle Ages to help relieve stress, provide pain relief, and ease digestion. Lemon balm works well with other ingredients like valerian and chamomile to create stress and anxiety-reducing products. It’s typically well-tolerated and could be used in creams to provide short-term pain relief. Lemon balm is often ingested as a tea, tincture, or even as a fresh herb in salads or vegetable dishes.
Lavender
Lavender can be used in soaps, lotions, and diffusers as an aromatherapy tool to alleviate anxiety and promote relaxation. Many people enjoy using it for stress relief because of lavender’s sweet, floral scent. Even though it’s a member of the mint family, lavender cannot be ingested. One study found promising stress-reducing results from lavender oil administered through aromatherapy or massage oil. Bulk Apothecary provides pure lavender essential oils in the quantities needed for your products.
Holy Basil
Ayurvedic practice, a traditional medicine system of India, recommends using holy basil leaves in tea to help lower stress and lessen anxiety. Holy basil, sometimes called “hot basil” in Western countries, is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is often used in Southeast Asia but is available as an herbal supplement elsewhere. Aside from tea, holy basil can be taken as a supplement or used in essential oil form in topical applications like lotions.
Valerian
Valerian was used by ancient Romans and Greeks to manage stress, anxiety, and sleep. Some find it particularly helpful in reducing restlessness from nerves to help insomnia. Valerian root, available from Bulk Apothecary, is often taken as a supplement, but can also be used in tea or as a tincture. It has a flavor reminiscent of black licorice, which grows stronger in tea with a longer steeping time.
Ylang-Ylang
The intense sweet, floral scent of ylang-ylang is found in many perfumes but has been said to promote joy and release tension from stress. In some Asian countries, ylang-ylang is used to help lower blood pressure and treat malaria symptoms. With its strong scent, ylang-ylang is suited to soaps, perfumes, candles, or other products where consumers want the scent to linger. Ylang-Ylang’s benefits may also be found through eating it, and the sweet, slightly banana flavor has been used in ice cream and candies.
Frankincense
Frankincense comes from Boswellia trees native to North and Western Africa. As an essential oil, it has the potential to irritate the skin but works well when added to other products to help promote calming feelings. It has also been used in aromatherapy for a grounding effect. Its woodsy, earthy smell pairs well with citrus and fresh scents, all of which are available from Bulk Apothecary for creating unique, stress-relieving products.
Bergamot
Bergamot is a green or yellow citrus roughly the size of an orange. Originating from Italy, its peel and juice make an extract that is used in aromatherapy to manage anxiety and promote mental alertness. Some users say smelling it before bedtime relaxes the mind for a deeper sleep, and prevents a drowsy wakeup. It can also be used for these effects by adding it to a body wash, lotion, or massage oil.
Ashwagandha
Used primarily for stress relief, ashwagandha comes from an evergreen shrub that grows in Asia and Africa. Other potential benefits include joint pain relief and improved physical performance. Ashwagandha is meant to be ingested for any potential effects, and it is usually taken as a powder mixed into a drink or as a capsule. By itself, ashwagandha is bitter, so mixing a tea version with honey and cardamom may improve the taste. Bulk Apothecary has both ashwagandha root and powder available.
Finding Ingredients for Apothecary Products
Many different apothecary ingredients can provide natural and safe stress or anxiety relief. Finding quality ingredients to help with stress relief results in a premium, effective final result. Bulk Apothecary provides a wide range of raw ingredients, essential oils, and fragrances to create your apothecary products. We also provide packaging and wholesale items, removing the need for multiple suppliers. Visit our website today to view our complete catalog.
