Is lemongrass and all the other hippy-dippy calming tea ingredients bullshit? (lemmy.world)

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I buy these things but I wonder if they are truly pharmacologically-active and not just bullshit. Discuss

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[-] Moghul@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

I just googled it and it says this:

Amino acids and fragrance substances in tea can calm us down. In late night, a calming tea can help us sleep better. Theanine's calming effect is the long-term result of tea-drinking. The higher theanine content can effectively suppress caffeine's stimulation in our nerve system.

[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I think theanine has the best claim to this

Edit: Sometimes I wonder if its legit more aromatherapy than pharmacotherapy. Ain't hating on it, whatever fucking works :)

Whatever keeps the wolves from the door(s of consciousness)

this post was submitted on 25 Sep 2023

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