Anxiety Natural Herbal Treatment - Anxiety/Panic

Many plant medicines alleviate occasional anxiety. For cases of mild to moderate anxiety reach for soothing and nourishing herbs like Chamomile ,Linden and oatstraw for a herbal tea break. These herbs are safe and effective is for anyone whose nervous system feels frayed or stressed.

Herbal Sedatives : The sedative qualities of Hops, Scullcap, Valerian can be beneficial to the nervous system, and do not cause dependence or tolerance. Start out with a small dose, and adjust the amount as needed, to get the right combination of relaxation without over sedation. Most anti-anxiety herbs are compatible and enhance each others effect, however, do not mix herbs with prescription anti-anxiety drugs, the results can be unpredictable at best.

Vervain
Vervain soothes and calms the nervous system and addresses any depression hat might be present. It is also beneficial for the liver, if that organ is stressed or damaged.

California Poppy
California poppy is closely related to the opium poppy, and is a calming and anti-inflammatory agent. Unlike the opiates found in the opium poppy, the alkaloid components of California poppy do not cause addiction or disorientation as they induce relaxation (in lower doses) or sleep (in higher doses). This herb also stops muscle spasms and relieves pain. Useful in cases of anxiety and restless legs syndrome.
(Phyllis A. Balch, CNC )

Chamomile
This old-time remedy for anxiety still works, relaxing and toning the nervous system, and easing the digestive complaints especially in cases of nervous excitability. Anxiety, attention deficit disorder (ADD), insomnia, and stress. Laboratory tests on animals show that inhaling the vapors of essential oil of chamomile reduces the body's

Clary Sage
Massage with Clary Sage oil is profoundly relaxing with a sensual quality. Clary sage oil is beneficial for sexual dysfunction, frigidity, anxiety, and impotence, partly due to it's hormonal influence.
Hops
Hops can calm nervous anxiety, some herbalists recommend avoiding this herb if depression is also present, as hops might worsen these feelings.
(White,Linda B., M.D. )

Juniper
Its sedative action will help those who find sleeping difficult because of worries and tensions. Juniper has a strengthening, tonic effect on the nerves, and is indicated in nervous disorders, states of stress and anxiety.

Hops
Hops can calm nervous anxiety, some herbalists recommend avoiding this herb if depression is also present, as hops might worsen these feelings.
(White,Linda B., M.D. )

Juniper
Its sedative action will help those who find sleeping difficult because of worries and tensions. Juniper has a strengthening, tonic effect on the nerves, and is indicated in nervous disorders, states of stress and anxiety.
(Tisserand, Robert )

Lavender
Lavender's soothing, sedating phytochemicals readily absorb into the skin, including the sensitive membranes inside the nose. That's why even the scent of lavender tends to calm and relax.
(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )

Licorice
Among its many medicinal benefits, licorice is considered an adrenal tonic, in particular, it increases production of the very chemicals that aid in the body's recovery from chronic anxiety.
(White,Linda B., M.D. )

Linden
Linden is mildly sedating and was used by Native Americans for treating nervous stomach and headaches.

Worn as a perfume, it keeps the psyche from overreacting to stimuli and helps you maintain a calm countenance.
Oats
Soothing and nourishing, oats are good for anyone whose nervous system feels frayed or stressed.
(White,Linda B., M.D. )

Passion Flower
Generally used for treating insomnia, passionflower is a strong calming herb and is occasionally useful for severe daytime anxiety

Passion Flower
Passionflower is the herbal remedy of choice for treating nausea and vomiting resulting from withdrawal from Vicodin, cocaine, heroin, or opiate painkillers and may also help withdrawal from alcohol.
(Ericksen, Marlene )

Skullcap
It is useful for anxiety of all sorts, particularly for the anxiety and mood swings associated with hormonal swings, such as in PMS and menopause
(White,Linda B., M.D. )

Valerian
Here is a good, strong anti-anxiety herb. Its active ingredients, valepotriates, blind to benzodiazepine receptor sites in the brain- a mechanism similar to drugs like Valium. The herb, however, seems to be more beneficial to the nervous system, and does not cause