| Herbal remedies for anxiety are becoming more | | | | primary strengthening tonic. If taken regularly, it helps |
| popular alternatives to prescribed medications. They | | | | to improve mental condition of most anxiety |
| are just as powerful as benzodiazepines (Valium and | | | | sufferers in only a couple of months. |
| Xanax), but safer and don't form the dependence. | | | | * Passion flower is a natural herbal remedy used for |
| * Valerian is one of the most widely used and | | | | reducing nervous tension and hyperactivity, lowering |
| effective herbal remedies for anxiety. It reduces | | | | high blood pressure and fighting such anxiety |
| anxiety, induces sleep and promotes relaxation of the | | | | symptoms as insomnia, restlessness and diarrhea. |
| major muscle groups (legs, arms, and chest) while | | | | * Lemon balm was first mentioned around 10-th |
| working as a sedative and painkiller. Research had | | | | century AD by the Persian herbalist for its calming |
| shown that valerian calms central nervous system | | | | qualities. Nowadays it is used as a mild relaxant for |
| faster than most prescription anxiety medications. It | | | | restoring nervous system, reducing high blood |
| also has other advantages comparing with | | | | pressure and soothing digestive system. |
| prescription drugs. | | | | * Lavender is an excellent herbal remedy for anxiety. |
| For example, it doesn't reduce concentration, doesn't | | | | It helps to overcome such unpleasant anxiety |
| interfere with physical performance as car driving or | | | | symptoms as restlessness loss of appetite, loss of |
| working and doesn't lead to addiction. Used as a | | | | sleep and abdominal distress. |
| sleeping aid it helps to decrease panic attacks at night | | | | * Motherwort is known as a "heart herb". It increases |
| and doesn't cause "morning hangovers". | | | | the blood circulation to the brain and is very useful |
| Valerian is used by many doctors to reduce mild to | | | | for treating anxiety associated with palpitations. It |
| moderate anxiety, help coping with every day stress | | | | also helps to alleviate depression and insomnia. |
| as well as to alleviate patient's transition process | | | | * Skullcap is considered one of the best natural |
| from prescribed anxiety medication like Xanax. | | | | treatments for chronic anxiety and panic attacks. It |
| Valerian if taken in regular doses doesn't have any | | | | relieves stress and muscle tension, nourishes nervous |
| side effects, but in large amounts may lead to | | | | system and promotes sleep. |
| headaches, restlessness and stomach distress. It is | | | | * Chamomile, hops and peppermint are commonly |
| not advised to combine valerian with other prescribed | | | | found in teas and tablets as the gentle sedatives. |
| or over-the counter tranquilizers, anti-depressants and | | | | They are used to promote relaxation, soothe an |
| painkillers. However, it doesn't lead to any serious | | | | upset stomach, reduce anxiety and encourage sleep. |
| consequences if combined with alcohol. Pregnant or | | | | Other herbal remedies for anxiety are St. John's |
| lactating women and children under 2 years old should | | | | wort, California poppy, Catnip, Feverfew, Verbena, |
| not use valerian without doctor's permission. | | | | Bugleweed, Ginseng, Ginkgo biloba and Borage juice. |
| * Kava is another herbal remedy for anxiety that is | | | | There are many combinations of those natural herbs |
| used for similar purposes as valerian. It reduces | | | | available on the market today that may insure a |
| anxiety and depression, promotes sleep and lifts the | | | | long-lasting anxiety and depression relief. The most |
| spirit. Kava's great benefit comparing with other | | | | important is to find the right combination and dosage |
| powerful tranquilizers is its safety, gentle effect of | | | | for you. Always consult with herbalist professionals |
| the body and the fact that it improves memory, | | | | before taking any natural remedies as incorrect |
| alertness and helps to fight fatigue. | | | | dosage or mixture of ingredients can make anxiety |
| * Ashwagandha (also known as Indian ginseng) has | | | | worse. |
| been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as the | | | | |