Calming Herbs for Evening Wind-Down: Lemon Balm & Ashwagandha

Lemon balm and ashwagandha are two calming herbs that fit an evening wind-down. Lemon balm supports a calm, relaxed sense of well-being; ashwagandha is an adaptogen that supports a balanced stress response and healthy sleep.* Both are clinically-researched ingredients and work well as liquids you can fine-tune.

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Lemon balm

Lemon balm is a traditional herbal extract that supports a calm, relaxed sense of well-being and restful sleep, and it can be soothing for everyday digestion.*

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is an adaptogen that supports a balanced stress response and healthy sleep over time, helping maintain cortisol levels already within a normal range during stressful stretches.*

Using them as liquids

As liquids, both are easy to fine-tune and mix into an evening beverage — a simple way to add calm to your routine without another pill.

Frequently asked questions

What do lemon balm and ashwagandha do for sleep?

Lemon balm supports a calm, relaxed sense of well-being; ashwagandha supports a balanced stress response, and healthy sleep; it helps reduce the stress hormone cortisol.*

Can I take calming herbs with melatonin?

Check with a qualified healthcare professional before combining.

Are these herbs clinically researched?

Lemon balm and ashwagandha are clinically researched ingredients used in calm and sleep support.*

References

  1. Salve J, Pate S, Debnath K, Langade D. Adaptogenic and Anxiolytic Effects of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Healthy Adults. Cureus. 2019;11(12):e6466.
  2. Mazzola G, Rondanelli M, Lazzarotti A, et al. Salivary cortisol dynamics: Melissa officinalis supplement. Food Nutr Res. 2026;70:14023.
  3. Ebrahim YM, Sadek MA, Sabry MO, et al. Integrative sleep management: from molecular pathways to conventional and herbal treatments. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2025;398(10):13515–13543.