You're Not Broken: Why Your Heart Palpitations Might Be a Normal Response to Anxiety
Heart Palpitations at 2 AM? You're Not Alone
If you find yourself awake in the quiet of the night, heart pounding or racing, take a moment to breathe.
You’re not alone, and your body may be trying to tell you something meaningful—perhaps it’s time to nurture yourself with gentle herbs known for their calming, supportive properties.
While it’s always wise to consult your healthcare provider about heart symptoms, natural remedies can often complement your healing journey. Here, I’ll share safe, traditional herbs that have been trusted for centuries to support heart health, soothe nerves, and restore balance.
Herbs for heart palpitations
1. Holy Basil (Tulsi) – A sacred herb in Ayurveda, Holy Basil is revered for its adaptogenic qualities that help stabilize stress hormones and promote calmness. It’s traditionally used to support healthy heart function and reduce anxiety-induced palpitations. Tulsi can be enjoyed as a tea or taken in tincture form, always in moderation and with care.
2. Hawthorn – Known as the heart herb in Western herbal medicine, Hawthorn berries and leaves support healthy circulation and strengthen the heart muscle. It’s gentle, safe, and has a long history of traditional use for cardiac support. Hawthorn is best prepared as a tea or extract, and it’s comforting to know that it’s been used for centuries to nurture heart wellness.
3. Lavender – More than just a beautiful flower, Lavender’s calming aroma and herbal infusions have soothing effects on the nervous system. Lavender tea or an herbal oil diffuser can help ease anxiety, reduce heart racing, and promote restful sleep, especially during stressful nights.
4. Passionflower – Known for its nervine qualities, Passionflower has traditionally been used to calm the mind and body. It’s wonderful for calming racing thoughts and supporting a steady heart rhythm. You can enjoy Passionflower as a tea or tincture, always starting with small doses to see how your body responds.
Natural remedies for heart palpitations
These herbs are widely respected for their gentle support of heart health and nervous system balance, but it’s important to remember that everyone’s body is unique. Always start with small amounts, and consult your healthcare provider—especially if you’re taking medication, pregnant, or have underlying health conditions.
Herbal Safety Tips:
Use herbs from reputable sources to ensure quality and purity.
Begin with low doses and observe how you feel.
Discontinue if you experience any adverse reactions.
Pair herbs with a healthful lifestyle—rest, hydration, and emotional support.
Your body is a wise communicator. When heart palpitations arise, instead of fear, see them as an invitation to pause, prioritize, and nurture yourself. Support your nervous system with gentle herbs, deep breathing, and loving affirmations.
Affirmations to Cultivate Calm:
I am safe. I am supported.
My body is capable of healing and restoring balance.
I listen with love and patience to what my body is telling me.
Conclusion
If your heart palpitations send you spiraling into worst-case-scenario thinking, you’re not alone. Most of us go there. But let’s work on reframing those thoughts.
Instead of "I'm not loved," try :I am loved. I am supported.
Instead of “My body is failing me,” try :My body is communicating with me. I am listening.
Instead of "Something terrible is happening," try :This is a signal. I can respond calmly.
And if you're in the middle of a panic attack right now or feeling heart palpitations rising, watch the video on the screen to learn the #1 technique I use to stop them quickly and naturally without calling 911.
Watch it here:https://youtu.be/tUvHWuUY-aw
You're not alone in this. And your healing is possible.
