| With hectic lifestyles and work pressure, more and | | | | be used on humans. These types of catnip are not |
| more people are falling prey to stress. And although | | | | subject to strict quality control and may be |
| anti stress medication and therapy is available, many | | | | contaminated with other plant parts. It is |
| are turning to natural methods. If you are looking for | | | | recommended to purchase them from health food |
| herbal remedies for anxiety, here are the herbs that | | | | shops. |
| can help. | | | | St. Johns Wort |
| Kava Kava | | | | Scientists are not exactly sure just how St. Johns |
| Kava kava, or Piper Methysticum is native to many | | | | Wort works, but it is believed that the plant boosts |
| island nations in and around Polynesia, including Hawaii. | | | | serotonin levels in the brain, which is essential to |
| For centuries, it was used as a ceremonial herb to | | | | maintaining healthy mood and emotion. Nevertheless, |
| induce intoxication as a way of calming the patrons | | | | it has been used for many years as an effective |
| of celebrations. Kava was traditionally prepared as a | | | | treatment for mild to moderate depression and the |
| drink made from the roots of the plant, and it was | | | | symptoms associated with it. St. Johns Wort |
| believed that it would lift one's spirit. Research claims | | | | promotes sound sleep and may be helpful in treating |
| that it is a fast acting herb that can reduce stress | | | | those who suffer from SAD (seasonal affective |
| and anxiety levels within a week of ingestion. | | | | disorder). Commonly known as "wintertime blues", |
| Furthermore, it is an excellent tranquilizer and will not | | | | SAD is a kind of depression that starts with the |
| cause addiction. | | | | dreariness of fall and winter and begins to dissipate in |
| Valerian Root | | | | the bright sun filled days of spring and summer. |
| Valerian root has been used as a sedative for years | | | | Passion Flower |
| and it is now a proven anti anxiety medicinal herb. | | | | Passion flower, or passiflora incarnata is a perennial |
| Valepotriate is the main substance found in valerian | | | | climbing vine native to southeastern North America |
| which give the plant it's sedative properties. | | | | and is now grown throughout Europe. The herbal |
| Commonly used to treat panic attacks, valerian root | | | | supplement consists of the flowers, leaves and |
| is typically consumed as a tincture or in capsule form. | | | | stems of the plant and it is well known for it's natural |
| It can be used to relieve tension and tight muscles in | | | | sedative and anxiolytic properties. Passion flower is |
| addition to emotional stress. | | | | said to promote calmness and relaxation. It can be |
| Catnip | | | | used to calm anxiety, seizures and hysteria. |
| Catnip is one of the oldest herbal remedies for | | | | Herbs have been used for centuries the world over |
| anxiety and has been used for thousands of years. A | | | | to treat a variety of diseases. Although conventional |
| member of the mint family, it is known as catmint in | | | | treatments reduce anxiety, they however can |
| some countries. Catnip is said to have a soothing | | | | produce unwanted side effects. For treating this |
| ability and is consumed as a tea to alleviate anxiety | | | | disorder, herbal remedies for anxiety may be a |
| attacks and promote sleep. This herb, which is | | | | better alternative. |
| marketed for the exclusive use of cats, should not | | | | |