Almost everybody has heard of St John’s Wart and Gingko Baloba but there’s not much buzz about Valerian Root. This herb has undergone many clinical studies to measure the effectiveness of the anxiolytic properties compared to the benzodiazepine Valium. The study has indicates when used in conjunction with other herbs it is just as effective as any prescribed anxiety medicine on the market; without the threat of side effects or dependency and abuse.
We all live with a certain amount of stress, but a highly stressful environment for long periods of time can be taxing on the body. It can manifest in physical and mental illness; leaving us fatigued and run down. High levels of stress wears our immune systems down and make us vulnerable to viruses and other types of illness. Stress can hit in any environment, whether your work in the home or an outside job. There are a number of people who have difficulty sleeping because of the stress they endure during the day. You lay awake thinking about the day’s events and what needs to be done tomorrow; that inability to relax and wind down can lead to a troubling bout of insomnia. Before resorting to prescription drugs, consider some of the herbal remedies that have proven effective.
Valerian root tea works similarly to Valium. It has been used for its sedative properties for thousands of years. It is also used for insomnia, anxiety, stress and as a muscle relaxant. It is much better tolerated than Valium; there is no chance of dependency or feeling sluggish in the morning, it does not alter your mental state or capacity like Valium does; and when used with other herbs such as Kava, St John’s Wort and Passion Flower it has a synergistic effect. There are other herbal remedies that are effective in reducing anxiety; because Valerian Root may not work for you, so you can experiment with some of the others until you find the right combination that works for you.
Catnip tea will relax you and calm your nerves. Cat’s Claw tincture or capsules helps the nervous system during an illness. Chamomile tea is calming as well as Lemon Balm along with relieving mild aches and pains. Reishi powder restores the emotional equilibrium and Schisandra is for headaches, insomnia, dizziness and heart flutters.
Herbal remedies are coming back strong; thousands of years ago it was all we had to help with pain and healing. Since science has advanced and manufactured a medicine for everything we are subjected to the dangers of side effects due to medicines being placed on the market too soon without enough study. People are turning to the root of medicine which is the extracts from plants and roots; and as long as you are careful and read the labels and follow the directions you can get a more natural relief of your symptoms without the side effects or risk of dependency.
