It is not one of the best herbs for drying but it is easy to grow, so you can have fresh leaves for tea during the temperate months.

Catnip
Catnip is also a mint that has a history of being used as a nervine. It is not as delicious in tea, but your cat will love you for growing it. It is an old-fashioned remedy for insomnia that can also help an upset stomach.

Scullcap
Scullcap is a mint as well. It would be called the best of the herbs for anxiety by many. Unlike the mints we've mentioned, it does not have a good flavor. In fact, it's downright bitter. But it is very tonic and healing to the nerves. It helps with insomnia, but does not knock you out like some other herbs do.

It can even help prevent panic attacks. It is safe enought to be used during pregnancy, but this does not keep it from being effective. Try not to brew it for over five minutes if you want to keep the bitterness to a minimum.

Chamomile
Chamomile is not a mint, but otherwise it is similar among the herbs for anxiety. Its little daisy-like blossoms makes a delicious relaxing tea. It is so good at calming anxiety that it might just put you to sleep.

Passionflower
Other herbs that are often used with chamomile in relaxing blends are hops and passionflower. Both of these can promote sleep. Passionflower is considered a mild sedative.

Feverfew
Feverfew is a relaxing herb that is related to chamomile. It is good for getting rid of an anxiety related headache. It can even handle migraines for some people.

St John's Wort
St. John's Wort is useful in cases of anxiety, but it's real value is as an antidepressant. If you are anxious and depressed, try this jewel among herbs for anxiety. Give it two or three weeks of daily use and see if you don't feel better.

Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)
Eleuthero or Siberian ginseng is often included in anti-anxiety herbal combinations. It is an energizer but also relaxes and nourishes the nerves. If the mints or chamomile tend to put you to sleep, you might like to try eleuthero for your anxiety symptoms.

Another of the herbs for anxiety that relaxes and energizes at the same time is the Ayurvedic herb ashwaganda. It strengthens and tones all the systems in the body.

Kava Kava
Kava kava is often named among herbs for anxiety. It is a powerful muscle relaxer and analgesic. It has come under scrutiny for safety so you might want to use kava cautiously. Sometimes women who are struggling with nerve issues related to menopause get great relief from this South Pacific island herb.

You should not take it for more than four months at a time. (It may be off the market in some countries.)

For those who don't like drinking tea, a relaxing sleep pillow or eye mask can deliver relaxing help through the aroma of herbs for anxiety.

To make the pillow, sew around three sides of two 8 inch square pieces of thin cotton or silk. Turn to the right side and stuff the small pillow with a mixture of dried lavender, hops, and chamomile blossoms.

For an eye mask, cut two rectangular pieces of silk (recycle an old blouse) that are 3-1/2 inches by 9 inches. With right sides together sew around the perimeter, leaving one short end open. Stuff with a mixture of flax seed (for weight) with lavender and hops. Sew up the final edge.

Now lie down and place the pillow near where you can inhale it, or place the eye mask across your eyes. The silk will feel nice and cool. It can be placed in the refrigerator if you need more cooling. Now relax with these herbs for anxiety.