What are some herbs that help with anxiety or depression?

Marijuana. Im not joking. And its fairly easy to get and cheap. It'll really help with anxiety.

lavender

It s been scientifically proven that fish oil omega's help lift depression, Im not sure about anxiety. I would google the fish oil omegas and see what everyone is saying about it. I've been reading about it everywhere..

First there is the flowering tops of the plant called St John’s Wort; also known as Hypericon, Klamath Weed and Goat Weed. This is an ages old herbal remedy for mental illness, but has also been used as a sedative, a balm against bites and wounds, and a pain killer. Modern herbalists recommend it for use against anxiety, depression and sleep disorders and apply it in the form of a tea or fusion or as a tablet. Medical Scientists are divided about its effect, some agreeing that it may serve some use but others arguing that it is no more effective than a placebo. Some side effects have been reported and it is recommended that a doctor be consulted before use especially if other medication is being used. For more information on other effective herbal treatment methods, you can check out here : http://depression.best-health-remedy.com

I use valerian for anxiety. Melatonin is good for helping with sleep and anxiety. Check the bottles for dosage. I try to make sure I am gettng enough B vitamins and Omega 3 fat in my diet. Also for seasonal affective disorder I use light therapy with a special SAD light box.

I, too, have used Valerian root for my anxiety (although, my prescription drugs work far better when I'm having a panic attack). St. John's Wort gave me the wickedest heartburn ever...and I never get heartburn! They make Valerian root in pill form as well as in tea. Obviously, the capsules are more potent.

Here are recommendations that I have personally used. When you are stressed and having trouble sleeping because of it, use Valerian Root. It is the herbal equivalent of Valium. Take it an hour or two before going to bed at a reasonable hour. The reason for this is that Valerian stays in your system and can make you sluggish the following day. Another good sleep remedy is a really strong cup of Chamomile Tea. It has a calming effect and helps you with sleep. For daytime calming, you may want to get some St. John's Wart extract and put several drops in your bottle of drinking water. Finally, stay away from coffee and caffeinated drinks until you get your emotions and hormones back in balance. And PRAY, PRAY, PRAY! It really helps. Look at the reference page that I have listed for more detailed information.

all the answers look good to me. I just want to add that a coworker is taking Dilantin for anxiety and panic attacks and asked me if I knew any natural safe alternatives. I found all that the previous answerers found. I also found that if you are taking Dilantin then it could be a problem as they do the same thing and could be unsafe so its either the herbs or Dilantin but not both. I personally dislike prescription medicines if there is an alternative but be careful

I use Valerian Root for anxiety. Make sure you get it in "standardized" form. Some say St. John's Wort works for depression, but it never worked for me.