Looking for something to help you switch off without reaching for the wine? This category pulls together calming herbs, caffeine-free evening blends, capsules carrying L-theanine or ashwagandha, and a couple of sprays. Some suit a stressful afternoon, others are strictly for the hour before bed.
Natural Relax combines all-natural ingredients and extracts to deliver a wholesome, peaceful experience. Soothing and relaxing abilities Suitable for vegans and vegetarians Take 2–3 capsules per day Enriched with L-theanine
Take a little time out and give yourself the relaxation you deserve. Relax-E from Happy Caps aims to help you reach a soothing and relaxed frame of mind. With a mix of minerals and vitamins, this is a supplement that is perfect for unwinding after a long day of work. Whether watching a movie with friends or just want some solo composure, Relax-E has got you covered.
5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin extracted from the seeds of the African Griffonia simplicifolia plant. 75mg 5-HTP per cap Enriched with vitamin B6 100% natural 100% vegan Take up to 2 capsules per day
The history of chamomile reaches back to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The "chamomile" stems from the Greek term "chamaimēlon", which translates to "earth-apple", attributable to the apple-like scent the plant gives off.
Shredded dried leaves of Thymus vulgaris (Lamiaceae), with a warm, savoury aroma that's instantly recognisable. Native to southern Europe and used across cultures for centuries. Suited to culinary use, herbal infusion, and cosmetic preparations. 20g.
Ashwagandha, a herb used for millennia in traditional Indian holistic practice, is now available to you. Made from pure ashwagandha root extract (for maximum quality and potency) One of the world’s best-known adaptogens Stress-regulating and calming effect* Ashwagandha can contribute to the growth of muscle mass* Ashwagandha helps...
Mulungu (Erythrina mulungu) is a South American tree known for its vivid coral-red flowers. Native to Brazil and Peru, its bark has a long history of traditional use. This 80g pack contains shredded bark, ready to brew as a tea.
Contains L-tryptophan, which converts to niacin in the body Enriched with vitamins B3 and B6 Take 1–2 capsules, 30 minutes before bed 90 capsules Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
Catnip, also known as catmint, is a dried herb from the mint family (Lamiaceae) with roots in European and Asian botanical tradition. Known scientifically as Nepeta cataria, it is equally famous for its effect on felines. Prepared as a tea, it carries a pungent, thyme-and-oregano aroma.
700mg GABA per serving Enriched with amino acids Complete with vitamin B6 100% vegan
Hops flowers are best known from brewing, but Humulus lupulus has a long history of traditional household use. These dried strobiles, the cone-shaped female flower clusters of the plant, come from European cultivation and are available here as a 20g pack ready for tea preparation.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a fragrant herb from the mint family, native to the Mediterranean and south-central Europe. Its leaves carry a distinctive lemon scent, released when touched. This 20g pack contains dried leaves, best used as a loose-leaf herbal infusion.
Klip Dagga (Leonotis nepetifolia) is a tall annual herb from the Lamiaceae family, native to tropical Africa and southern India. Sold as dried leaves and flowers, it is most commonly prepared as a tea.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is an old Germanic ritual herb, sacred to the goddess Hertha. The herb used to be hung outside houses as a protection against witches and evil. It has also been used as an aphrodisiac, and its effects are well known. Mixed 50-50 with kava-kava it is said to produce ‘beautiful dreams’.
Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals Certified organic product Halal certified Powdered for easy dosing
A very special mix of fruit, herbs, and hemp seeds with rooibos tea, Hemp Relax tea is a great drink that can be enjoyed hot or cold. The flavour features apple, lemon balm, and orange, as well as lemongrass, ginger root, and other aromatics. The well-rounded bouquet is the perfect companion for relaxing afternoons or any time of day, really, as it doesn’t contain caffeine.
Good Night Herbs tea is a finely tuned selection of ingredients that are primed to soothe and relax—just perfect before heading to bed! Naturally caffeine-free, Good Night Herbs tea helps you to unwind with its aromatic flavours, and it won't give you that burst of energy that a late-night coffee can provide. Use these loose leaves with a tea strainer, and enjoy!
No matter how active you like to be, we all need moments of rest and relaxation to recalibrate. Luckily, creating your own moment of restorative relaxation is simple with our Inner Peace herbal tea blend. Combining cinnamon, rosehip, citrus, fennel, hibiscus, ginger, and a careful blend of herbs and spices, a single sip of the Inner Peace tea blend is all it takes to unwind.
Peppermint, melissa, valerian root, hops, yarrow, chamomile, and rose come together perfectly in this soothing tea blend. Specially formulated to be enjoyed in the evening, our Night Herbs tea boasts delicate aromas and flavours with herbal undertones and naturally sweet floral hints. Enjoy this blend after dinner to aid digestion and put you in the perfect mood for a restorative night's...
Stay cool and collected every day with this easy-to-use mouth spray from Foodsporen. Made with reishi, amino acids, and ashwagandha, StressLess Oral Spay has been specially formulated to help you peacefully face even life's biggest challenges. Ideal for the night-time, weekends, or any other time you need to worry less.
Supports natural sleep with a fast-acting oral spray Combines GABA, melatonin, and lemon balm extract Promotes sleep readiness Refreshing spearmint flavour for easy nighttime use Ideal for unwinding Convenient, compact, and effortless to use
Supports natural relaxation before sleep Delicious cherry-flavoured gummies Helps prepare the body and mind for bedtime Vegan-friendly formula With valerian root and passion flower Perfect for nightly routines
When you fancy an evening just getting comfortable and chilling, Heavenly-E’s the Happy Caps product of choice. Heavenly-E positively impact your mood, making you feel perfectly calm and at ease, so you can shake off the weight of your worries.
Made with a medley of delicate, fragrant fruits and aromatics such as grapes, Melissa officinalis, rosehip peel, fennel, and lemongrass, the Sweet Dreams tea blend serves as the perfect end to a long day. Its complex yet fine mix of ingredients come together to make for a soothing brew that eases the mind and body, setting the perfect mood for a peaceful slumber.
Brings balance in stressful situations* Helps to relax the body and mind* Uplifting Powerful formula Based on scientific research
There are four formats here and they suit genuinely different people. Below is what each one asks of you, what it contains, and when we would reach for it.
Loose herbs are the traditional end: chamomile, mulungu bark, valerian root, lemon balm, hops flowers and thyme, sold by weight from 20g to 80g. Then five caffeine-free blends from Losse-T, including Hemp Relax, which is also gluten-free, lactose-free and unsweetened. Capsules cover the measured route, from single-ingredient ashwagandha to the six-herb Natural Relax. Finally two sprays and a gummy, for people who will not brew anything.
Neither is better. They fail in different ways.
| Format | Effort | Dose control | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose herbs | Kettle, strainer, 10 min | You judge it | An evening ritual |
| Tea blends | Kettle, 5 min | Pre-mixed | Not wanting to think |
| Capsules | None | Exact, printed | Consistency |
| Sprays | None | Per spray | Speed at bedtime |
A few names keep coming up. L-theanine, the amino acid from green tea, appears in both GABA tablets (100mg) and Natural Relax (150mg). GABA itself is in the tablets at 700mg per two, and again in the Dream Mist spray at 84mg. Ashwagandha is the adaptogen of the group, a 300mg 4:1 root extract per capsule. Reishi turns up in the StressLess spray at 200mg alongside 50mg of ashwagandha. Knowing those four names makes most of the labels here readable.
Split the shelf in two and the choice gets easy. For daytime we would take ashwagandha or the StressLess spray, neither of which is sedating. For the evening it is the Night Herbs and Sweet Dreams blends, or one of the two melatonin products, and this is where people trip up: Dream Mist gives 0.81mg of melatonin across three sprays, the cherry gummies give 0.29mg each. Nearly a threefold difference between two products that look like they do the same thing.
Stick to the amount printed on the pack, and treat the evening products as evening products, not something to take before driving. If you are on medication or pregnant, run any herb past your GP first, particularly valerian and ashwagandha. Everything ships in plain packaging with nothing on the outside to say what is inside.
Yes, the Losse-T evening blends are all caffeine-free, and so are the loose herbs, since none of them is an actual tea leaf. Each product page lists the caffeine field if you want to double-check a specific one.
Format and amount. Dream Mist is a spray delivering 0.81mg of melatonin plus GABA and lemon balm extract in three sprays. The cherry gummies hold 0.29mg each, along with valerian and passionflower, and they contain sugar because they are sweets.
Most people take it during the day. It is an adaptogen rather than a sedative, and our version is a 300mg 4:1 root extract in a plant-based capsule, one a day, 60 to a pot.
A strainer or infuser basket, and that is it. Everything loose in this category is sold as leaf, flower, bark or root rather than in bags, so a teapot with a built-in filter makes life easier.