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STRESS: Herbs & Remedies for Anxiety [part.3]
More and more people with anxiety consider herbal remedies as an alternative to prescription drugs. Some pharmaceutical drugs like beta-blockers or benzodiazepines, can give you not only unwanted side effects but also destroy your whole immune system.
It is important to talk to a doctor before starting an herbal supplement. Some herbs can cause side effects or interact with other medications.
LIST OF HERBS FOR STRESS & ANXIETY:
Chamomile
Chamomile Is a flowering herb similar in appearance to a daisy. There are two types of chamomile that you can use medicinally: Roman chamomile and German chamomile. Some people use chamomile in the following forms to help relieve stress and anxiety: tea, extract, tablet, skin cream.
Valerian
Valeriana officinalis is a plant native to Europe and Asia. For many centuries, people have used the root to help treat sleep problems, anxiety, and depression. Valerian root is available in the following forms: tea, tablet, tincture.
Lavender
Lavender is a flowering plant belonging to the mint family. Many people use lavender to help calm the nerves and alleviate anxiety. You may use lavender in the following ways: making tea from the leaves, using the oil in aromatherapy, mixing the essential oil into a base oil for massage, adding the oil or flowers to baths.
Passionflower
Passionflower or Passiflora is a family of plants with around 550 different species. Some studies show that a particular species, P. incarnata, may be effective in treating restlessness, nervousness, and anxiety.
More articles on a topic:
Stress: How it Works
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Herbal Bath Salts & Oils
