Depression and Anxiety Treatments Using Herbs

Treating anxiety and depression by using herbs is a great alternative to using the conventional method of prescription drugs. The side effects from resorting to using prescription drugs can be long term, harmful and sometimes not properly addressing the anxiety and depression issues.

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By using herbal remedies it can allow the person in the anxiety and depression condition to be medicated through a natural way which deals with the social anxiety disorder and the body's chemical imbalance which is the reason for depression in the first place. Of course some of these herbs are found to be more effective than others when treating these conditions. It should be noted however that in order for these herbs to have the desired success rate or results, the diet of the person must be well balanced and healthy.  All of these elements combined together will contribute to a better mental health.

 

Magnolia bark is a powerful herb used to help the insomnia problem which is one of the lesser known causes of depression and anxiety.

 

Phellodendron bark is another fundamental herbal used in ancient Chinese medicine to essentially arrest the stress build up and also relieve the anxiety condition. It works by regulating the cortisol which is known as the stress hormone.

 

Valerian is known as the most powerful herb available to help the depression and anxiety issue. It works to help influence the body's chemical make up of some elements.

 

Lemon balm is also widely regarded as the calming herb. It is largely used for its almost sedative like inducing properties.

 

Hops powder normally used specifically to treat insomnia, is now recommended for it's assistance in treating depression. However at this point, it is still not definitely proven that this herb is the only contributing cause in the success of treating depression.