herbs for anxiety

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Folk medicine is a rich source of possible Folk medicine is a rich source of possible treatment options for anxiety disorders

Herbs for anxiety:Medicinal plants occurring in nature usually in the◦ Medicinal plants occurring in nature, usually in the wild◦ Have been subjected to find chemicals that canHave been subjected to find chemicals that can

serve as antidepressant alternatives


Butterbur (Genus Petasites)

Piper methysticum or Kava

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)


This plant grows in temperate climate This plant grows in temperate climate

Common in the Americas Common in the Americas

A i i di Active ingredients:◦ Petasin

I t i◦ Isopetasin◦ Sesquiterpenes


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The roots are commonly used as a source of The roots are commonly used as a source of migraine medication◦ Proven to show anti-inflammatory activity◦ Proven to show anti inflammatory activity◦ Can indeed reduce headaches

In a person suffering from anxiety disorders, this herb may reduce the severity of:this herb may reduce the severity of:◦ Nausea◦ QueasinessQueas ess◦ Lightheadedness


Extraction of the active ingredients can only Extraction of the active ingredients can only be done by a qualified chemist

Haphazard use could expose the person to substances that can cause cancersubstances that can cause cancer◦ Pyrrolizidine alkaloids◦ In the rhizomes and stalks of the plant◦ In the rhizomes and stalks of the plant


A western Pacific plant A western Pacific plant Commonly used for soothing people

suffering from the more extreme effects ofsuffering from the more extreme effects of panic attacks

Valued for its sedative effects Valued for its sedative effects and anesthetic value

Main characteristic: Main characteristic: soothing fragrance


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The roots of Kava are taken and used for The roots of Kava are taken and used for making decoctions

The decoction is given to a person suffering from:from:◦ Insomnia◦ Chills◦ Chills◦ Other anxiety symptoms


Widely famous medicinal herb used to cure a variety of diseasesvariety of diseases

The main herbal treatment for anxiety and otherfor anxiety and other mental problems

Comparable with strong Comparable with strong antidepressants like Zoloft and FluoxetineZoloft and Fluoxetine


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Proven to be effective for alleviating Proven to be effective for alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety disordersdisorders

Standardized extracts of this herb are being Standardized extracts of this herb are being sold over the counter in pharmacies

Become the antidepressant drug for kids and adolescents suffering from the after effects ofadolescents suffering from the after effects of phobias and traumas


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