| Herbs for anxiety and depression are an | | | | to consult with your health care professional |
| alternative to prescription medications. Some | | | | before taking st. john's wort. |
| people prefer to choose alternative and | | | | |
| natural remedies and treatments for lifestyle | | | | * Ginseng |
| and health reasons to name a few. Some seem | | | | |
| to work well for depression and others, | | | | By giving a relaxing feeling, ginseng helps |
| better for anxiety. | | | | reduce stress, fatigue, and gives energy. It |
| | | | can also help to promote emotional balance. |
| If you suffer with either of these disorders, | | | | |
| the following list of herbs may be something | | | | * Valerian Root |
| for you to consider. | | | | |
| | | | This herb helps reduce anxiety like a |
| * Kava kava | | | | tranquilizer and gives an overall relaxed |
| | | | feeling. It can also help with sleep |
| According to research and clinical studies, | | | | disorders, tremors, and agitation. Valerian |
| kava is a muscle relaxant which has a calming | | | | root is considered safe with little to no |
| effect and can work like a tranquilizer. It | | | | side effects. |
| is not addicting and safe without the adverse | | | | |
| side effects of prescription medication. It | | | | Herbs may not work better than medicines, but |
| can help to relieve stress, insomnia, | | | | often can be found to be cheaper, have less |
| irritability and tension. If taking | | | | side effects and are readily available. |
| anti-depressant medications, it is advisable | | | | However, there are currently no uniform |
| to consult with your health care professional | | | | standards to ensure the quality of herbs you |
| before taking kava. | | | | purchase. |
| | | | |
| * St. John's Wort | | | | The above is not intended to be taken as |
| | | | medical advice, so if you are suffering from |
| This herb works like a sedative to calm the | | | | depression or anxiety, please consult a |
| nervous system. It can help with mild | | | | health care professional to diagnosis and |
| depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. It | | | | treatment. There is help available so you can |
| has also been shown to help with headaches | | | | get back control of your life and live it to |
| and exhaustion as well. If taking | | | | the fullest. |
| anti-depressant medications, it is advisable | | | | |