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What Are The Best Herbs for Anxiety?
By administrator | March 21, 2009
Although herbs have been used to treat anxiety for centuries, they are just as effective today. It’s well known that anxiety is one of the main reasons we toss & turn at night, unable to sleep. Herbs for anxiety have the additional benefits if being non addictive and their also a lot cheaper than prescription medication that seems to go up every time you buy it!
So find out more about these anxiety herbs today and discover their natural sedative effects for yourself.
by Stephen Jablonski
Herbs have been used for centuries in the treatment of anxiety and panic attacks. Even today’s anxiety prescription medication often contains an herbal component. That’s because these anxiety herbs have well known abilities to strengthen our body’s response to stress and also to promote relaxation and calm.
One of the main benefits to herbal treatments for anxiety is the cost. Herbal treatments are almost always much less expensive than prescription drugs. But the benefits don’t end there. The best herbs for anxiety will also have fewer and less severe side effects as well, making them safer to use. For instance, they’re non addictive.
That’s not to say there are no side effects. Every chemical action must also have a reaction (side effect) and every body reacts in its own way to herbs and other supplements. So you must be careful with any supplement you take. That’s why I recommend that you not take any herbal remedy without first running it by your doctor or pharmacist. Now let’s talk about the anxiety herbs themselves.
Valerian
Valerian is a powerful anxiety herb. You can use it in the daytime to manage your stress and anxiety. You can also use it at night time to calm you down after a long day. And to help you get a restful, full night’s sleep.
Kava
Kava comes from the South Pacific but is now used throughout the world. In Europe it’s used often as an anxiety treatment. It’s also used effectively to combat insomnia. It’s even used to improve concentration and focus.
St. John’s Wort
St. John’s Wort has been around for a very long time. It was first used in ancient Greece to treat depression. Over the years, its anti-anxiety properties have been discovered and put to use. You must be careful of the side effects of this herbal remedy however because St. John’s Wort can interfere with the drugs you may already be taking.
Passion Flower
Passion Flower is so named because early pilgrims to the new world thought it resembled the crown of thorns and the nails on the cross of Christ. When it was first cultivated it was found to assist with digestion. Later, its natural sedative effects were discovered. Today, it is an effective calming herb.
Wrapping Up
Most health food stores carry these herbs for anxiety so they’re easy to find. They’re sold in different forms too…teas, capsules, or liquid extracts, so you have many choices. It will probably take a little trial-and-error before you find the right form that works for you.
Capsules are the easiest to take while the extracts may be the most flexible; you can add them to just about any of your meals or beverages. Teas can be very flavorful and can give you more enjoyment. But whatever you choose, you’ll be getting some serious help from these anxiety herbs, help that can ease your anxiety and stress.
About the Author:
Stephen Jablonski is the owner/webmaster of Overcoming-Panic-Attacks.net. To learn more about controlling your panic or anxiety attacks, visit this webpage: 10 Best Ever Anxiety Management Techniques.
Topics: Anxiety disorder | 4 Comments »
March 21st, 2009 at 4:05 pm
And, unlike estrogen, they actually helped to prevent cancer. Herbs
March 23rd, 2009 at 2:17 am
Hi,
Valerian gives good results. I find that writing down your worries and anxieties may help you manage them better.
Sera
http://www.waystohelpyourself.blogspot.com
March 25th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Although not strictly a herb, I have had great results with the homeopathic remedy coffea. It useful for depression, sleeplessness due to mental activity, tension and anxiety. Definitely worth a try.
April 14th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Wow good stuff, thanks for the good read.