Anxiety-free Tea

Anxiety is a familiar companion to many people. Anyone can feel anxious in certain situations, such as awaiting a medical diagnosis, taking difficult school exams, or just plain worrying over a loved one's welfare.

If anxiety is knocking at your door more than you'd like,sometimes you just want fast relief. Here is a quick calm-down blend of herbal tea from Candis Cantin-Packard, a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and director of the Evergreen Herb Garden and Learning Center in Placerville, California. This recipe is courtesy of the book "The Doctors Book of Herbal Home Remedies."

To make the herbal tea, scoop out 1 teaspoon of the blend and steep in hot water for ten minutes, then strain. Drink one to three cups a day as needed.

1 ounce dried Siberian ginseng
1 ounce dried licorice
1 ounce dried marsmallow
1/2 ounce dried valerian

Combine the ginseng, licorice, skullcap, marsmallow, and valerian in a wide-mouth jar.

If anxiety is so severe that it interferes your normal work or find yourself unable to speak to family members, then see a doctor or licensed therapist.