Herbal Remedies for Anxiety

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Anxiety is an irrational sense of fear that can often get in the way of day-to-day life. It includes social anxiety, OCD, PTSD and various phobias. While your doctor may be able to prescribe medicine in serious cases, many herbal remedies may be just as effective at helping to calm your nerves. Here are just a few herbal remedies that could be worth trying.

Chamomile
Chamomile is an ingredient that have long been found to have calming properties and is commonly consumed with hot water to make chamomile tea. There are many store brands of chamomile tea that you can buy. Alternatively, you could try and make your own using dried chamomile flowers (you can find information on how to do this at this guide https://simpleseasonal.com).

Lavender
The scent of lavender is also known to be relaxing. This is due the way in which it affects gamma-aminobutyric acid levels in the brain. As well as being used to beat anxiety, lavender is also sometimes used to treat insomnia and gastrointestinal distress. There are lots of ways to produce this scent including candles, incense sticks, essential oils or from simply growing the plant in your house.

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CBD
CBD is an ingredient extracted from the cannabis plant. It does not produce the high of traditional cannabis, instead only producing the calming effects. Nowadays, there are many CBD products on the market ranging from gummies to relief creams – you can shop for these products at sites like https://www.edocbd.com/. CBD is also available as an oil, which can be taken on its own or mixed with foods. Raw cannabis can also have relaxing effects, however presence of THC may elevate levels of anxiety for some people (especially in high doses).

Valerian
Valerian root can also be used to ease anxiety. This herb comes from the European and Asian growing valerian plant and is often consumed as a tea. It is best consumed in small quantities, as it can cause intense drowsiness. If you find it difficult to sleep due to anxiety, valerian could be worth consuming before you go to bed in order to help you rest.

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Passionflower
Passionflower is a species of evergreen climber known for its colorful appearance. When consumed, it has been found to increase levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid in the brain, which can reduce anxiety. Like many herbal medicines, passionflower is often consumed as a tea. However, there are other ways to consume passionflower too – it is available in pill form and as a liquid extract from some herbal pharmacies.

Kava Kava
Kava Kava is an ingredient extracted from the roots of the piper methysticum plant. It has strong calming effects and has been observed by the medical community as an effective form of relief for generalized anxiety disorder (it has recently been referred to as nature’s Xanax). Kava kava can be taken in many forms from a powder to a liquid. You may experience numb lips while taking it – this is a normal side effect and nothing to be alarmed about.