Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Could Anxiety Be Addressed With Organic And Natural Herbal Treatments?

By Dortha Coppin


Herb plants for anxiety are efficient treatments for anxiety and some related diseases. Here are the top Five herbs for stress, insomnia and mood disorders: -

Kava kava: The roots of this shrub are used in certain Pacific cultures to get ready a ceremonial drink that minimizes tension and facilitates jovial social interactions. Unlike alcohol, this drink is said to have no side effects on mental clarity. According to a scientific research carried out by Cochrane Collaboration, kava kava works better than placebo in relieving anxiety.

Unfortunately, about 50 cases of liver injury have been reported by individuals taking Kava Kava extract in the West. Nonetheless, it is suspected that it wasn't kava kava per se, but fungal contaminants, alcohol, or any other substances which were responsible for the liver damage. If further research proves that kava kava isn't responsible for liver damage, it might be one of the better known herbal plants for stress and insomnia.

Valerian: Valerian was recommended during the World Wars to ease anxiety, tension, and sleeplessness caused by air-raids and serious stress. Even the ancient Greek and Roman doctors given it to cure insomnia and uneasiness. Used by itself or in in conjunction with other herb plants for anxiety, it's one of the best herbal solutions for stress and sleeplessness.

Passionflower: The blossoms, leaves, and stems of this vine have already been employed by the native Americans for hundreds of years to ease anxiety, sleeplessness, and mood disorders. The extract of this plant has calming, soothing, and sedative effects. When joined with other herbs for anxiety, it is an effective treatment for anxiety, insomnia, and mild depression symptoms.

Lemon Balm: This is a sweet-smelling plant of the mint family. Due to its lemon-like smell it is used to flavor ice-cream and teas. It has soothing and mood-uplifting properties.

Lavender: Regularly used in fragrances, air-fresheners, baths, aromatherapy, and so forth., this herb has calming properties. It can improve feeling, relieve sleeplessness, anxiousness, stress, and stress related disorders.




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