Herbs for Anxiety

Popular Herbs for Anxiety

St John's Wort for Anxiety
Also known as Hypericum, St John's Wort is one of the most highly studied herbs of the twentieth century. Regarded highly for its relaxational effects and its effects on the mood regulating hormones within your brain St John's Wort has also been known to relieve everyday stresses and frustrations. If you're pregnant though you shouldn't be taking this herb as there aren't enough studies conducted yet to show a safe usage for you or your baby. Also a known side effect from exceeding your proper dosage of St John's Wort is photosensitivity in some people.

Generally St John's Wort is available from any drug store in capsule or tea form. To relieve stress and tension St John's Wort can also be used as massage oil by infusing with olive oil.

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Herbs for Anxiety - Lavender
A common favorite of many herbalists Lavender can be utilized in any form and has been transferred into Aromatherapy oils, Perfumes, Talc's, Lotions and many more items besides.

Used for centuries to aid in soothing and calming people, it has also now been widely accepted that Lavender is a natural remedy in the treatment of anxiety, depression and even insomnia. Although it was only recently accepted as such by scientists, herbalists have known and used it for these purposes for a long time.

Lavender is an easy and accessible herb to find and most people grow it in their gardens for its lovely aroma and vibrant purple color. And since it's the flower in its dried or fresh from that's used in medicinal applications it makes it that much easier if you have it in your backyard.

How to take your Lavender:

As a tea

As a bath: Using 2 tablespoons each of lavender buds and flowers place into a clean muslin bag (pouch) along with freshly ground oatmeal and hang just below the water line of your bath. Induces relaxation and soothes the nerves especially if you rub herb filled bag over your tensed muscles

Inhalation: In 2-3 cups of boiling water add a handful of the dried Lavender and inhale

Valerian Herb for Anxiety
Used commonly to relieve restlessness and anxiety Valerian is a naturally soothing remedy. Tested by scientists on a variety of conditions Valerian has been proven scientifically to aid in cases of insomnia, depression, anxiety and stress. Although with some of these conditions such as in the case of anxiety or depression, Valerian was teemed with St John's Wort to help reduce symptoms. Valerian also combined with Passion Flower showed better results than just Valerian alone.

The use of Valerian whilst pregnant is not recommended as it has been said to cause birth defects. If you suffer from allergies to plants in the Valerianaceae family you may also be allergic to Valerian. Correct dosages of Valerian should be worked out with the help of a trained herbalist. The most common forms that Valerian is taken include herbal teas or infusions, and also in capsule or liquid form.

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