Herbs for Burnout Recovery: What Helps and What Doesn’t

Burnout is more than “being stressed.” It tends to show up as exhaustion, cynicism or mental distance from work, and feeling less effective over time. Herbs can support recovery in specific ways—sleep quality, anxious tension, low mood, and stress reactivity. This guide offers a realistic, research-aware view of what may help, what’s overhyped, and how to try plant support safely—without turning your nervous system into a chemistry experiment.