Evidence supporting the use of: Tea (mixed)
For the health condition: Anxiety Disorders

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Tea, particularly herbal teas such as chamomile, lavender, and green tea, has a long history of traditional use in supporting relaxation and alleviating symptoms of anxiety. Across various cultures, the ritual of tea drinking is often associated with calmness and stress reduction. For example, chamomile tea has been used in folk medicine for its mild sedative effects, and some small-scale studies have suggested it may have anxiolytic properties. Green tea contains L-theanine, an amino acid that is thought to promote relaxation and reduce stress, and limited research indicates it may help with anxiety symptoms. However, the scientific evidence supporting these effects is not robust, with most studies being small, short-term, or of low methodological quality. While some individual ingredients in mixed teas have shown potential anxiolytic effects, the overall evidence for mixed teas as a treatment for anxiety disorders is weak. There is insufficient high-quality clinical research to support the use of mixed teas as an effective intervention for clinically diagnosed anxiety disorders. Therefore, the use of tea to support or treat anxiety is primarily justified by tradition, with only modest scientific support for some specific herbal components.

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