Health condition
Recipes & herbs for Sleep & Stress
Adaptogens like ashwagandha modulate cortisol; chamomile and L-theanine ease anxiety; magnesium-rich foods relax muscles. Best taken in evening for sleep support.
4 herbs that support sleep & stress
Basil
Sweet, peppery, anise, clove
Active: eugenol
1 cup loose leaves fresh
Chamomile
Apple-like, slightly floral, mild
Active: apigenin
1–3 cups tea daily
Ashwagandha
Earthy, bitter, slightly horsey
Active: withanolides
300–500 mg standardized extract
Lemongrass
Bright lemon-citrus, slightly grassy
Active: citral
1 stalk fresh per meal, or 1 tsp dried in tea
Recipes featuring these herbs
24 recipes in the RecipeCrave catalog that use one or more of the herbs above. Sorted by simplest first.
Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
Comfort-in-a-bowl with cheese tortellini, basil, and a velvety tomato broth. twenty-five minutes from pantry to spoon.
- Time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 460 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $3.10/serving
30-Minute Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)
Bangkok street food in under thirty minutes. fragrant basil, garlic, chili, and crispy fried egg on top.
- Time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 480 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $3.40/serving
Quick Vietnamese Pho (Beef Noodle Soup)
Aromatic star-anise broth, tender rice noodles, paper-thin beef finished with basil, lime, and bean sprouts. Vietnam in a bowl, in under an hour.
- Time
- 1 hr
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $4.20/serving
Provençal Ratatouille
Slow-cooked summer vegetables. eggplant, zucchini, tomato, pepper. silky, garlicky, herb-infused. Vegan main or stunning side.
- Time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Servings
- 6 servings
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.40/serving
Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich
Crispy baguette stuffed with grilled pork, pickled daikon-carrot, cilantro, jalapeño, pâté, and mayo. Saigon's answer to the perfect sandwich.
- Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 580 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $4.20/serving
Tom Yum Goong (Thai Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup)
Lemongrass, lime, galangal, and chili in a fragrant broth with shrimp. Thailand's bright, fiery, intensely aromatic soup.
- Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $5.60/serving
Coconut Water Lime Refresh
Fresh coconut water shaken with lime, ginger syrup, and a sprig of basil. Nature's sports drink — minerals, electrolytes, no added sugar.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Calories
- 60 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.30/serving
Curry Goat
Many will think this is the same as goat meat pepper soup, but, no! This is totally different. This meal takes a lot of time and should be prepared in advanced before guests arrival
- Time
- 1 hr 20 min
- Servings
- 6 servings
- Cost per serving
- $4.50/serving
Fruit-Infused Water
A make-it-your-way infusion: cucumber, citrus, berries, herbs, or warm spices steeped quietly in cold water. All flavour, barely any sugar — the easiest way to drink more water.
- Time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Berry Basil Smash Mocktail
One pot, raspberry juice and blueberry juice, and this mocktail nearly cooks itself. On the table in about 10 minutes.
- Time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.00/serving
Marinara Sauce
Here onion and garlic come together in an Italian one-pot main with real depth. The sort of recipe you stop needing to look up.
- Time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Meatballs
Bread crumbs and whole milk give this Italian side its backbone. Straightforward steps, dependable results.
- Time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Sweet Potato, Coconut & Lime Soup
Sweet Potato, Coconut & Lime Soup turns sweet potato and onion into a soup worth repeating. Simple technique, generous results.
- Time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Tomato & Basil Soup
Tomato & Basil Soup pairs plum tomatoes and tomatoes for a plate that tastes far bigger than its shopping list. The sort of recipe you stop needing to look up.
- Time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Spaghetti Sorrentina
Here spaghetti and tomato sauce come together in an Italian pasta with real depth. Serves 4 without any fuss.
- Time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Rich and Cheesy Salami Pizza
Rich and Cheesy Salami Pizza pairs pre-made pizza base and tomato puree for a plate that tastes far bigger than its shopping list. Serves 4 without any fuss.
- Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
One Pot Tomato Pasta and Marinated Mozzarella
There is real comfort in a pasta like this one, rich with linguine pasta and garlic cloves. Make it once and it will earn a place in your rotation.
- Time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Vegetarian Baked Ziti with Ricotta Cheese
Vegetarian Baked Ziti with Ricotta Cheese turns butter and onion into a pasta worth repeating. Ready in about 50 minutes with everyday kitchen kit.
- Time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Greek-Style Meatballs
Greek-Style Meatballs is proof that lamb mince and white bread rarely need much help. Straightforward steps, dependable results.
- Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 6 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Penne Arrabiata
Penne Arrabiata turns garlic cloves and tomato paste into a pasta worth repeating. Great for busy weeknights or a relaxed weekend cook.
- Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Quick and Easy Ratatouille
This French one-pot main stretches aubergines and courgettes into something quietly special. The kind of plate that quietly disappears at dinner.
- Time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Seafood Ragu with Gnocchi
Gnocchi and cherry tomatoes do the heavy lifting in this Italian pasta. Make it once and it will earn a place in your rotation.
- Time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Spaghetti with Prawns and Herbs
Spaghetti with Prawns and Herbs is proof that spaghetti and raw tiger prawns rarely need much help. Make it once and it will earn a place in your rotation.
- Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Stuffed Butternut Squash
A generous Mediterranean one-pot main where butternut squash and red lentils share the bowl. Cook it low-key or dress it up for guests; it works both ways.
- Time
- 2 hr
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Important
Diet is supportive, not replacement therapy. Sleep & Stress that is severe or progressive requires a qualified clinician. Herbs can interact with prescription medication — check each herb page before adding therapeutic doses to your routine.