Herbs for depression & anxiety?

MaryJane

I am clairvoyant, and why do I want to mention Valerian to you - ? I was just thinking about you and that herb came forward in my subsconscious. Valerian. When you get a minute, check it out.

St Johns Wort or Valerian. I've tried both and found none worked. I suppose it depends on how bad the depression is xx

Hi JC Here are some ideas to heal the issue. Cause Anxiety disorders occur in people of all ages, but appear to be more common among women. The occurrence of an anxiety or panic attack is often unpredictable, but it may be associated with certain situations such as driving a car. The exact cause is complex, involving constitutional factors, emotional stress, biochemical imbalances, and environmental triggers. In women, hormone imbalances can cause anxiety. Therefore, hormone assessment is essential. Amino and fatty acid imbalances can also play an important role in triggering anxiety attacks. ------------------------------... Natural Cures Diet: Assess your diet to reduce excessive consumption of stressor foods such as refined sugars, honey, maple syrup, or cow`s milk products. Consume vegetable soups, broths, and a wide variety of green and yellow vegetables. Add more complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, beans, seeds, and nuts. Flower Essences: Flower essences can prove very helpful in managing and helping to eliminate anxiety. Use Aspen for apprehension, foreboding, and fear of unknown origin while Mimulus is for fear of known things, shyness, and timidity. Red chestnut is used for excessive anxiety and over caring for others. Rescue Remedy® (combination formula) is for general stress from anxiety, and Rock Rose is helpful for coping with terror and panic from known fear. Herbs: Panax ginseng has a tonic effect on the adrenal glands, improving blood flow to the brain and reducing the stress associated with mental/emotional issues. Valerian root, an herbal tranquilizer and muscle relaxant, is another good agent for calming the nervous system. It helps balance mood swings and is not habit forming. Valerian-hops combination formulas are good daytime sedatives because they don`t interfere with reflex actions. Passionflower is another mild sedative that helps reduce anxiety, high blood pressure, nervous tension, and muscle tension, and encourages deep, restful sleep. St. John's wort, a highly popular remedy for depression, has proven effective for anxiety and mood swings as well. Homeopathy: Aconite, Actaea rac., Drosera, Calc carb., and Sulfur are all useful homeopathic remedies for dealing with anxiety. Hypnotherapy: Self-hypnosis helps to impart to the mind imagery designed to bring about deep levels of relaxation. Meditation: Develops the mind`s ability to stop anxiety at its source. Nutritional Supplementation: The following supplements have all been shown to help reduce feelings of anxiety by calming the nervous system: calcium, magnesium, vitamin B complex, 5-HTP, pantothenic acid, and adrenal and kidney glandulars. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), an amino acid, can also affect mood by increasing levels of the brain neurotransmitter serotonin (a mood regulator). Alternative Professional Care If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating and relieving the symptoms of anxiety: Acupressure, Biofeedback Training, Bodywork (especially Massage Therapy), Environmental Medicine, Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Orthomolecular Medicine (for a self-care approach, we recommend the book The Mood Cure by Julia Ross), Qigong, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Yoga. Best of health to you

St Marijane's grass!!

Smoke a doobie, it works for myself and millions of others!

Sorry to have to say this, but I think you're wasting your time trying to find a herbal solution to your difficulties. Even if you were to try something, it needs to be taken on a regular basis, not as needed. Remember herbs have not been tested either for safety or efficacy , and are only suitable for the mildest of problems.

Drink like a 1/2 to a full gallon of water everyday until you think your depression is over. Trust me.

Saint John's Wort, Gingsing, Mulit-B vitamins and minerals, Kava Kava. If you use St. John's Wort, be aware that you must be careful with the doseages and take no longer than two months at a time.