The amino acid, L- theanine is found in green tea ( Camellia sinensis) at 1-2 % of dry weight of tea leaves. Green tea is the most studied herb with large amounts of research to its health benefits. The amino acid, theanine is known to relax the body. I try to reach this state of relaxation and calmness through prayer and meditation ( the 11th Step prayer in a 12 step program )
It has been shown that after 1 hour administration of this amino acid it generates a relaxed state of mind and focus
Too many physicians rely on drugs as benzodiazapines as Xanax, clonazepam ,valium and many antidepressants. More of theanine and the nervine herbs need to be used