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Is lemongrass and all the other hippy-dippy calming tea ingredients bullshit? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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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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[โ€“] 9 points 2 years ago (1 child)

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.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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)

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