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For anxiety support, some of the best herbs include calming nervines which directly soothe the nervous system to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, and adaptogens which help the body build long-term resilience to stress and balance overall mood and energy. 

Some of our favourite herbs for anxiety include: 

• Passionflower: Calms nervous tension and supports restful sleep.
• Lemon Balm: Gently uplifts mood and soothes the digestive system.
• Chamomile: Provides gentle relaxation and eases irritability.
• Kava: Deeply relaxes and helps with social anxiety (use cautiously).
• Skullcap: Supports nervous system recovery and eases mental overwhelm.
• Damiana: Uplifts mood, reduces social anxiety and opens the heart
• Blue Lily (Blue Lotus) – Mildly euphoric and heart-opening
• Ashwagandha: Builds long-term resilience to stress and balances adrenal function.
• Tulsi (Holy Basil): Uplifts mood and promotes emotional balance.
• Rhodiola: Energizes while reducing stress-related mental fatigue.

Choosing the right herb depends on your specific anxiety symptoms—whether you need gentle calming, mood support, adrenal balance, or social ease.

Use California Poppy as an alcohol alternative when you're seeking gentle relaxation, emotional ease, and nervous system support—without feeling drowsy or dulled. It's ideal for:

• Anxious or emotionally turbulent days, when you need to soften overwhelm and regain calm.
• Social situations where you feel a bit guarded or tense, and want to open up gently.
• Evening unwinding, especially if you're trying to reduce alcohol use and support sleep naturally.

California Poppy offers a soothing, heart-calming effect that helps ease you into a peaceful, connected state—making it a beautiful herbal ally for replacing alcohol.