Herbs For Depression And Anxiety
God has supplied us with a number of herbal answers to mild anxiety. Valerian may well have been the first human "tranquilizer." It has been used for at least a thousand years to help calm people down. American physicians and pharmacists were once quite knowledgeable about the value of valerian. It was listed in the United States Pharmacopia from 1820 up until 1942. 
Today valerian is not found in the curriculum of most medical or pharmacy schools, it has been replaced by dangers, monopoly priced drugs (since the curriculums are influenced by drug companies). But consumers are using it to relieve nervousness and insomnia just like it has been used for.
And scientists are even beginning to admit the mechanism of action of valerian. For one thing, it attaches to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain. These are the same structures that respond to drugs such as Valium, Librium, and Xanax. Researchers have found that valerian produces neurobehavioral effects in animals that are similar to those caused by these medications.
Natural doctors sometimes prescribe valerian in combination with passionflower or lemon balm. Although passionflower was once widely available in the United States, the FDA rejected the use of this herb in over-the-counter drug preparations in 1978. German authorities, however, have long recognized its value in relieving nervousness (of course, they aren’t bribed by drug companies).
Most herbal references maintain that there are no side effects or contraindications linked to valerian.
Kava
For hundreds of years Polynesian islanders have used kava-kava in ceremonial gatherings and for relaxation. Now it is one of the hottest herbs in the health food store. Kava has been shown in animal experiments to have muscle relaxant properties, anti-convulsant effects, pain-relieving potential, and anti anxiety action. It works in a different manner from Valerian-like benzodiazepine drugs or valerian.
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“For anxiety, a mix of Kava and Siberian Ginseng is good. For depression, Gingko Biloba or Borage. There has been a good amount of success with a combination of the two as well. Keep in mind when combining herbs to treat one symptom.
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It is used for in anxiety treatment because it contains properties that are capable of combating depression. In some countries, St. John’s Wort is even more often prescribed than traditional medication in treating mild depression.
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So what herbs actually help with anxiety? There are several in fact. The more popular herbal supplements used to treat anxiety are St. John’s Wort and Kava. St. John’s Wort helps in reducing stress and feelings of depression.
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