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@article{184626,
        author = {Atharv A pathak and Sujit S Rathod and Shiba D Shaikh},
        title = {A Review on Herbal Remedies for Anxiety and Stress},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {2875-2884},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184626},
        abstract = {Anxiety and stress are two of the most prevalent mental health conditions and a significant contributor to disability worldwide. We all experience feelings of anxiety, fear, and worry at many points in our lives. These feelings can have a negative impact on every individual’s mental and physical health if they persist for an extended period of time. Clinical anxiety disorders result from this. Anxiety disorders can be treated with a variety of methods and can also be treated with herbal remedies, as this article outlines. Anxiety and stress are prevalent mental health concerns that significantly impair quality of life and overall well-being. Conventional pharmacological treatments, such has benzodiazepines and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, while effective, are often associated with side effects and risk of dependency. This has prompted growing interest in alternative and complementary approaches, particularly herbal remedies, which have been traditionally used across cultures for centuries. This review explores the efficacy, safety and mechanisms of commonly studied herbal remedies for managing anxiety and stress, including Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower), Valeriana officinalis (Valerian root), Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile), and Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender). Emerging evidence suggests these herbs may exert anxiolytic effects through modulation of neurotransmitters such as GABA, serotonin, and cortisol pathways, contributing to reduced stress responses and improved mood regulation. While clinical trials indicate promising outcomes, variability in study design, dosage, and standardization of herbal preparations remains a limitation. Additionally, potential herb-drug interactions and lack of long term safety data warrant cautious use. Overall, herbal remedies present a promising adjunct or alternative in the management of anxiety and stress.},
        keywords = {anxiety, natural remedies, alternative therapy},
        month = {September},
        }