Stress Ease contains a blend of Ayurvedic herbs such as Jatamansi (Muskroot) and Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri), traditionally believed to address a wide variety of ailments including memory and stress-related woes.

Jatamansi, more commonly known in the US as Muskroot, is a traditionally multifaceted Ayurvedic herb purported to treat symptoms ranging from “nervous headache” to jaundice, kidney stones and skin conditions. Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri), commonly used for fractures, boils and “clarity of thought,” may improve learning, according to an Indian study. Some proponents believe that this benefit is due to stress-relieving properties. The formula also includes Terminalia Arjuna, an herb primarily credited with being a cardiac stimulant and traditionally used as an herbal remedy to address cardiac problems.

Ayurvedic remedies have gained a small following in the West, but Ayurveda remains a form of alternative medicine that’s primarily followed in India. Many thousands of years old, it’s got a strong traditional base and its multi-tasking ingredients haven’t been widely studied in the United States.

Stress Ease is based on traditional principles and ingredients of Ayurvedic medicine. Most Americans are unfamiliar with the principles of Ayurveda and don’t apply them to other aspects of their lives, so U.S. consumers might be understandably skeptical about trying this product. Others may have some reservations about the product’s somewhat folkloric claims (such as supposed curative effects on “spasmodic hysteria” and “seminal debility”). There are few clinical trials and studies to support the claimed benefits, and the emphasis on the product website is on traditional claims and beliefs, not on current research. Side effects aren’t well documented.

People seeking a natural, nonprescription supplement to help ease anxiety and stabilize emotions and mood swings might feel more confident with a supplement that contains the natural mineral form of Lithium. When combined with Oronate, which carries the mineral precisely where it’s needed in the brain, benefits are optimized, so only minute amounts are required for clear improvements in mood and anxiety. Mysterious ingredients, toxicity and side effects are not an issue.

• May appeal to those interested in sampling an Ayurvedic remedy
• Website provides detailed information on ingredients
• Natural product

• Claims may suggest more folklore than science
• Free trial samples are not offered
• Does not contain trial-supported mood-balancing ingredients like the natural mineral Lithium
• Website does not cite studies or customer testimonials

Natural, nonprescription supplements can be an excellent alternative to antidepressant medication for consumers seeking to help calm anxiety and achieve peace of mind safely and without side effects.

Rather than experiment with formulas that they don’t understand and may not have been fully tested and explored, consumers may want to choose a supplement with the mineral form of Lithium, which occurs naturally in the human body. Studies suggest that gently boosting Lithium levels can have calming, stabilizing effects. We also recommend buying from manufacturers who offer free trial samples that allow consumers to try before they buy.