Herbal remedies for anxiety and stress have been used for
centuries. Many people choose some form
of herbal remedy as a calming or reviving supplement; here I would like to
mention only popular natural herbal remedies for Anxiety.
It's normal to feel anxious, but if you feel
anxious without reason and it tends to persist as well as affect your life, you
may have general anxiety disorder. You can notice the symptoms of generalized
anxiety disorder from feeling tense or on edge, restlessness, irritability,
impatience, and poor concentration. Some
people may have changes in their physical health such as headaches, jaw pain, bloating,
excessive sweating, muscle tension, difficulty falling or staying asleep
(insomnia), dry mouth, fatigue, chest tightness, and indigestion.
These are some of the herbal remedies that are
being used for anxiety.
Green Tea has L-theanine which
is believed to be very effective medication to cure anxiety. It is not a
compound on which anyone can become easily addicted to. It even consists of
antioxidants that help flush out harmful toxins from body and also reduce aging
effects.
Chamomile has properties that help reduce anxiety and
promote sleep. Unfortunately, the National Institutes of Health warn that its
reputation as a gentle medicinal plant is not entirely warranted. They point
out that many people have allergic reactions after coming into contact with
chamomile preparations and a few have even been life threatening. Anyway, you
may like its taste and need a cup of chamomile tea.
Valerian is a perennial flowering plant found in
Europe and Asia with pink or white trumpet-shape and used in both western herbalism and Chinese medicne. The roots are the part of the
plant that is used medicinally. This herb provides you quick relief from
anxiety as it helps reduce the stress within one hour of its intake.
Scientists believe that Valerian acts on
neurotransmitters in the brain in a manner similar to benzodiazepines, such as
Valium and Xanax, but valerian appears to have a prolonged effect. In clinical
trials, patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) who took valerian
regularly have reported lower levels of anxiety and stress
It has been theorized that valerian compounds block the
enzyme that breaks down gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that
controls mood, relaxation, and sleep.
However, there are also possible side effect such as stomach problems,
headache, restlessness and, in rare cases, overstimulation.
Passionflower extract
is highly useful to treat panic attacks or stress which can easily be combined
with other natural herbs like valerian to help you get relief from anxiety.
tIt was once used in over-the-counter sedatives and sleep
aids. But the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) banned these herbal anxiety remedies in 1978, citing a
lack of studies confirming their effectiveness. However, the herbalists have
continued to use passionflower in natural herbal remedies for anxiety due to
its calming effect and low incidence of side effects.
Passionflower may increase the effects of other sedatives,
and it should not be taken with antidepressants in the MAO-inhibitor category
without first consulting your doctor. In most cases, however, passionflower is
well tolerated.
To integrate herbal remedies for anxiety with
other alternative knowledge such as massage therapy, aromatherapy , yoga, and meditation may help
you get better result of treatment. Overall, natural remedies for anxiety are
safe alternatives to prescription drugs. But as with any herb, it’s important
to monitor for side effects or allergic reactions. It's still important to be evaluated by your
doctor for a proper diagnosis and to rule out other medical problems that may
resemble anxiety.
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