10+ Best Herbs for Self Confidence
As a quick disclaimer, please keep in mind that we are not medical professionals and that you should always consult a physician before adding anything new, such as herbs, to your daily routine.
For thousands of years, herbs have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for everything from healing a sore throat and the common cold to boosting the immune system and even potentially preventing certain diseases.
One of the best things about using herbs for health is that they are generally safe and have few side effects.
In addition to being used for physical ailments, herbs have widely been used for mental health benefits as well. Herbs have often been used to alleviate anxiety and depression, eliminate negative energy, and even boost self-esteem.
There’s nothing better than treating yourself to some self-love, and I love using herbs for that purpose.
Natural remedies such as herbs can help you feel more confident and they work quickly. Herbs are the perfect self-care solution when you may be lacking confidence, or are in need of some self-care because they are effective and so easy to incorporate into your daily life.
These plants may seem small and insignificant, but they have the power to transform your life in ways you never imagined possible.
Once you start incorporating herbs into your daily routine, they will quickly become second nature and you will be amazed at how great you feel both mentally and physically!
The Best Herbs for Confidence
What are herbs?
Before we get into the best herbs for confidence and self-care, let’s chat about what exactly herbs are and their magical uses.
Herbs are plants that can be consumed or used topically to promote wellness. They can be fresh or dried and the term most commonly refers to the leaf of the plant.
Most herbs have a long history of use as a form of traditional medicine in many cultures. Herbs have countless uses, including flavoring and adding aroma to food, healing, skin care, reducing stress, and much more!
Herbs are also commonly used as essential oils which as we all know can be used in a variety of ways – internally, topically, and aromatically.
Herbs are great for self-care because they are a natural alternative – straight from mother nature herself – to helping you feel better and more confident in your body. Not to mention how easy they are to use and implement into your routine and life.
How can herbs help in boosting confidence?
Herbs have been shown to support the nervous system. Doing so increases your mood, lowers stress and anxiety, improves your sleep, and promotes relaxation. I think we can all agree that all of these things help us to feel better in general!
When we feel good there’s a shift in our mind that allows us to feel more positive and thus more optimistic and confident in ourselves. This can have a huge impact on all aspects of our lives and leads to increased self-esteem overall.
Being self-confident and feeling good about yourself is essential to your overall health and well being. Additionally, herbs have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which can also be linked to boosting confidence and mood.
For the best results, herbs are most often meant to be part of a daily ritual or normal routine rather than utilized here and there.
Again, it’s important to talk to your doctor before taking any herbal supplements especially if you are currently on medication. As always, do your own research and find out which herbs work best for you.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/herbs-for-stress-recipe
The 10 Best Herbs for Self Confidence
Holy Basil
Holy Basil is a wonderful herb for promoting confidence as it has been shown to decrease anxiety, depression, and stress. One study showed that those who consumed it daily felt an increase in confidence as well as the desire to engage in more social interaction.
While holy basil is different from traditional culinary basil that you use in cooking, it may still be used in recipes and is seen primarily in Thai cuisine.
How to use basil for confidence:
You can use basil in many ways, from cooking with it to applying it topically. To promote confidence with holy basil try making a soothing tea through the infusion of basil leaves in boiling water.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/basil-benefits
Star Anise
Star Anise, not to be confused with anise seed, is an herb that has been used widely throughout traditional Chinese medicine to ward off bad energy while bringing good luck into your life.
This herb is said to be connected to the third chakra (intuition) and can help you to become more confident in decisions and answers to your problems. When paired with cloves, star anise is believed to bring cleansing and protection to your life.
How to use star anise for confidence:
One of the most traditional ways of using star anise for self-love and inner peace is to place it under your pillow as you sleep.
You can create dream pillows by placing multiple dried herbs (including star anise) in a small bag and then placing that bag in your pillowcase as you sleep. This allows the aromatics of the herbs to be released as you sleep so you can reap all the self-love benefits while you’re deep in slumber!
You can also diffuse star anise for feelings of happiness and positivity. Homemade potpourri mixes are another way to use star anise aromatically.
Similar to a dream pillow, you can gain all the benefits of multiple herbs at once by creating a potpourri mix at home. Star anise, cloves, rose, orange peel, and bay leaf are all great options to add to your mix!
Sage
Sage is one of the best herbs for cleansing negative energy not only from the body and mind but from environments and spaces as well!
Cleansing and purifying your surrounding is said to remove negative emotions and bad luck while bringing about both good luck and good fortune – who doesn’t love that?
How to use sage for confidence:
One of the most well-known and effective ways to use sage for confidence and well being is to burn dried sage to cleanse your environment.
You can do this by burning the sage in one place in a heatproof plate or you can carefully walk around with the burning sage and cleanse each corner of the room. Sage is also a wonderful herb to cook with.
Rose
Rose, the flower of romance, is one of the best herbs for self love as it is used for healing and having compassion for oneself. Letting go of things in the past and having grace and compassion for ourselves now is one of the best things we can do for our confidence.
How to use rose for confidence:
There are countless ways to use rose from diffusing rose essential oil to adding a couple of drops to a warm bath with rose petals. Rose can also be consumed by drinking tea and used topically by mixing rose oil with a moisturizer.
Keeping fresh flowers, including rose, in your house or living space is another great way to use rose while practicing the act of self love itself.
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is a calming herb belonging to the mint family and has been used for thousands of years to promote a healthy digestive tract.
Spiritually, this soothing herb is said to provide love and healing along with prosperity, making it another great choice for good spirits and confidence.
How to use lemon balm for confidence:
You can consume lemon balm by making an herbal tea or syrup as well as chopping fresh leaves and sprinkling them on salads or using in your favorite lemon baked goods.
Lemon balm can also be used topically in soaps and lotions or used aromatically. Another option is to fill a small bag with lemon balm and rose leaves and place it in a warm bathtub as you soak.
Cloves
Cloves are very well known for relieving anxiety. This herb contains properties that assist in regulating stress throughout the body as well as elevating your mood.
Clove is also said to be the most powerful protection herb – protecting against everything from negativity to warding off evil spirits.
How to use cloves for confidence:
Clove oil is great to use topically to reduce stress and even fatigue. To utilize clove for some self love, massage diluted clove oil onto your temples, the back of the neck, and the wrists.
This will immediately help to reduce stress and fatigue while giving you a mood boost.
Clove can be used internally as well through clove-infused tea and countless other recipes – specifically baked goods!
Bay Leaves
This powerful herb is great for the promotion of inner strength while reducing anxiety, especially when the smoke of burning bay leaves is inhaled.
In addition to these benefits, bay leaves are also known for their purification and healing properties that promote positive energy.
How to use bay leaves for confidence:
While bay leaves are a popular culinary herb and can certainly be used in that way, they are most helpful for boosting confidence when the dried leaves are burned.
Like sage, bay leaves can be burned on a heat-proof plate. Inhaling the vapors may reduce anxiety while increasing emotional strength.
Siberian Ginseng
The internal use of this herb has been used for centuries to boost the immune system and increase energy levels.
Siberian Ginseng has also been shown to improve overall health by reducing inflammation throughout the body and improving brain function.
How to use siberian ginseng for confidence:
As we talked about before, improving overall health with this herb helps to increase confidence by increasing your overall well-being and providing a positive outlook.
Siberian Ginseng is most commonly taken in supplement form or in powder form mixed with hot water to create an herbal tea.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ginseng-benefits/
Turmeric
Turmeric is an extremely powerful and well-known herb that has been used for thousands of years for both physical and mental well-being.
It has been proven to help reduce stress and anxiety, improve your mood, increase your focus, and fight off negative thoughts among many other benefits.
Curcumin, the active component in turmeric, also has many anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
How to use turmeric for confidence:
Turmeric can be consumed in many different ways, such as eating it in dishes, taking turmeric supplements, or drinking turmeric tea.
Diffusing turmeric oil can immediately bring about feelings of clarity and confidence and is one of the best ways to use turmeric for instant self-care.
This oil can also be applied topically or added to bath water for another quick and relaxing boost.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/turmeric-for-depression/
Orange Peel
It’s easy to understand why orange peel is an herb that is linked to mood boosts and confidence. Its scent alone promotes happiness and joy while providing clarity and beauty around us.
Orange peel also aids in boosting the immune system and well being, which of course translates to increased self esteem.
How to use orange peel for confidence:
Orange peel can be added to bath water for an uplifting and rejuvenating experience. It is also a great herb to add to a potpourri mix and enjoy aromatically.
Like most herbs, orange peel is also delicious and effective when steeped in hot water to create an immune-boosting tea. Consider adding additional herbs like rose or hibiscus for a herbal tea mix.
Dandelion Root
The dandelion root represents resilience and new beginnings. It aids in boosting your mood and spirit and is believed to help recover from trauma.
All of this is to say it’s a very beneficial herb in creating confidence and boosting self esteem.
How to use dandelion root for confidence:
The most common way to use dandelion root is to steep it in hot water and enjoy it as a rich tea. You will often see dandelion root tea as a coffee substitute.
Primrose
I had to include primrose on this list as it’s such a great herb, especially for women.
Today, evening primrose oil is used to help alleviate symptoms of everything from PMS and mood swings to acne, high blood pressure, hot flashes, and more.
Spiritually, the primrose magickal uses include releasing negative feelings along with all of the things holding you back from being the happiest and most confident you.
The primrose flower is said to act as a catalyst to help our souls heal and exhume love and confidence.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/evening-primrose-oil
How to use Primrose for confidence:
The primrose flower can be eaten raw on salads or used as garnishes. They can also be used in bath water or steeped in hot water to create a primrose tea.
Additionally, you can diffuse primrose oil or use it topically by mixing it with your favorite moisturizer and applying it to your skin. Like with the flower, primrose oil can be added to bath water as well!
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many ways to incorporate the use of herbs into your daily life to boost mood, increase confidence, and practice self-love. Everything from herbal baths to teas, potpourri mixes, and herbal aromatics, there is no one “right” way to incorporate herbs into your daily life.
Experiment with different herbs, scents, and aromatherapy techniques to discover which works best for you. As with all self-care practices, the most important thing is that it makes you feel good and helps you tune into your body.
By making a few small adjustments to your routine and taking the time to practice some self-care, you can experience major benefits and boosts in confidence. Self love is a journey, not a destination, and the more you work on it, the better you will feel!
