The Happiness Herbs: Know these 7 Amazing Herbs That Make You Feel HAPPY
One of the lesser-known benefits of herbs and spices is their effect on our happiness level.
As per Ayurveda, adding herbs to your diet can help you with:-
- Increase your happiness by easing stress,
- Supporting a good night’s sleep,
- Calming your body and mind
- Stimulating your brain to naturally increase the secretion of happy hormones like serotonin.
Here are 7 Amazing herbs that help in boosting happy hormones and raise overall well-being:
- Fenugreek: (Methi)
Fenugreek possesses a cooling effect on our bodies. This cooling effect has a relaxing effect and a stress-relieving function that stimulates the release of feel-good hormones.
How to use it
You can take the benefits of fenugreek (Methi) by brewing it as a tea or grinding it into flour and baking it into gluten-free bread.
- Chamomile
Chamomile is a herb having a potent relaxing effect. In Ayurveda, it is commonly used to control the sleep-wake cycle. It has both good stress-relieving and anti-inflammatory qualities.
How to use it
Chamomile tea’s delicate quality and calming effect have made it one of the most popular beverages.
- Tulsi
Tulsi (Holy basil) is a sattvic herb that helps boost mood. It has a relaxing impact on the brain and aids with stress management and adaptation. It has ushna virya or energising effect. These different actions can combine well to help lift mood, particularly when stress or anxiety are involved
How to use it
Having a cup of tulsi tea in the morning can increase your energy levels. Even on an empty stomach, a few Tulsi leaves and honey can be chewed.
- Triphala
Because Serotine (Happy hormone) is produced in the gut, we are at our best, when our gut health is good. Triphala is used for the treatment of constipation and other digestive difficulties that will improve your gut health and mood
It is a wonderful digestive supplement containing the power of three gut-friendly herbs: Amla or Gooseberry, Haritaki or Chebulic Myrobalan, and Bibhitaki or Baheda.
How to use it
Can we take it in the form of a tablet or powder?
- Brahmi
Named after Lord Brahma, Brahmi is renowned for its memory-enhancing properties. In addition, it helps against stress and promotes cheerfulness. Consuming Brahmi not only increases concentration and focus but also aids in stress management.
How to use it
Can we take it in the form of a tablet or powder?
- Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha has a revitalising and relaxing effect on the mind and, consequently, on the entire body. This characteristic of ashwagandha makes it an ideal supplement for reducing stress and enhancing mood.
How to use it
At bedtime, add a quarter teaspoon of Ashwagandha powder or take Ashwagandha effervescent pills to relieve stress and enhance your mood.
- Cinnamon
With its spicy, sweet aroma, cinnamon warms the body and stimulates the mind. It balances Vata and Kapha while enhancing concentration, memory, and focus. It increases concentration and elevates mood.
How to use it
It is best used when added to your morning beverage.