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
8 recipes in the RecipeCrave catalog that use one or more of the herbs above. Sorted by simplest first.
vegetarianCreamy 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
dairy free30-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
dairy freeQuick 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
veganProvençal 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
dairy freeVietnamese 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
dairy freeTom 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
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
vegetarianAshwagandha Chamomile Bedtime Rice Pudding
A warm dessert tuned for sleep. Pairs ashwagandha (cortisol-lowering adaptogen) with chamomile flowers (apigenin binds the same receptors as benzodiazepine drugs). Slow-cooked rice provides complex carbs that boost serotonin precursor uptake. Eat 60-90 minutes before bed.
- Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 3 servings
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.10/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.