How to Use Herbal Remedies for Anxiety
Anxiety is a prominent indication for herbal medicine. This systematic review was therefore aimed at summarising the evidence for or against the anxiolytic efficacy of such treatments. Six databases were searched for all randomised clinical trials testing herbal monopreparations in the alleviation of anxiety. Seven such studies and one systematic review were located. Eight different herbals were studied. The herbal medicines, which, according to these data are associated with anxiolytic activity in humans, are Piper methysticum and Bacopa monniera. Only for kava were independent replications available. It was concluded that there is a lack of rigorous studies in this area and that only kava has been shown beyond reasonable doubt to have anxiolytic effects in humans.Herbal Remedies for Anxiety
Drink one cup of chamomile tea at night before bed, particularly if your anxiety affects your sleep. Chamomile has natural tranquilizing effects and reduces the stress chemicals released in the brain. Chamomile tea is readily available in most grocery stores, or you can make your own tea from fresh flowers. Boil 1 cup of water and remove from heat, adding the flowers and allowing to steep for 5 minutes before straining and drinking.
Take Ginkgo Biloba supplements daily, one of the world’s oldest herbal remedies. Ginkgo increases the oxygen levels in the brain, helping to promote feelings of well being, while reducing anxiety, stress and nervousness.
Lemon Balm (or Melissa Officinalis) is a natural ingredient that is used as a resorative for the nervous system and also calms the digestive system and reduces blood pressure. Lemon Balm has also been used to treat Grave’s disease (hyperthyroidism), and to treat depression and insomnia.
Bacopa
Bacopa is commonly known as a calming agent that may reduce feelings of nervousness, stress and other emotional disturbances associated with anxiety related conditions. Clinical study has also shown that Bacopa significantly improves insomnia, headaches, irritability, mental fatigue and helps to boost memory and retention.
Seredyn - An excellent herbal anxiety remedy with proven real-world success is a supplement with SunTheanine® pure L-theanine, standardized Valerian extract (0.8% valerenic acid), and standardized Passion Flower extract (4% vitexin).
Catnip -Tea has soothing effect, relieves anxiety herbal remedy
Fennel - Tea relieves gastrointestinal upset
Authoritative Oriented Recipes: All these well chosen herbal combinations source from experienced and authoritative experts, and have been most commonly recognized by the practitioners in this field. When you choose a herbal remedy there are two important things among your concerns: a good recipe and a correct way to cook it. A good recipe is half the good results.
Anxiety is a prominent indication for herbal medicine. This systematic review was therefore aimed at summarising the evidence for or against the anxiolytic efficacy of such treatments. Six databases were searched for all randomised clinical trials testing herbal monopreparations in the alleviation of anxiety. Seven such studies and one systematic review were located. Eight different herbals were studied. The herbal medicines, which, according to these data are associated with anxiolytic activity in humans, are Piper methysticum and Bacopa monniera. Only for kava were independent replications available. It was concluded that there is a lack of rigorous studies in this area and that only kava has been shown beyond reasonable doubt to have anxiolytic effects in humans.
