Herbs and Homeopathy for Anxiety

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Herbs and Homeopathy for Anxiety

 

We have fears and worries but when they begin to dominate our life

and our behavior, and become the focal point in which everything

revolves, that's anxiety.

 

Many factors can contribute; trauma, chemical sensitivity, caffeine,

heredity, drugs, alcohol, lifestyle choices....If you cannot change

the situation that is the focus of anxiety, try to determine a way

of trying to change your way of handling the problem. Relaxation and

stress reduction are the key.

 

Anxiety is often vague and undirected, a sinking feeling that

something terrible is about to happen. Unlike concrete fears (of

illness or losing a job, for example), anxiety often stems from what

used to be called borrowed trouble. Anxious people imagine worst-

case scenarios and spend lots of time dreading things that may never

happen. For persistent anxiety, seek professional counseling. But

the natural remedies can help tremendously.

 

INDIVIDUAL HERBS

 

Chamomile, Rosehips, Catnip, Alfalfa, Skullcap, Fo-Ti, Hops, Vervain,

Wild Lettuce, Passion Flower, Lemon Verbena are all wonderful for

stress and anxiety reduction. Used as a single dry herbs in a tea,

tincture or capsule are all effective.

 

Kava, is known as the anxiety herb. It has been extensively studied

for this purpose. One 100 mg capsule standardized to 70% kava-

lactone is given three times per day in many studies. Double blind

studies have validated the effectiveness of kava for people with

anxiety, including menopausal women. Although Kava is safer and

rarely causes side effects AT PROPER DOSAGES, it may cause problems

if combined for more than a few days with Benzodiazepines in some

people, as we all now know. Kava has been shown to be just as

effective as Benzodiazepines over the course of six weeks. The

latest research shows that use of Kava for up to six months is safe

and effective.

 

St. John's Wort is very popular for the treatment of mild depression.

It has also been reported to reduce anxiety. Like kava, a flavonoid

compound from St. John's wort known as Amentoflavone has been found

to act in the central nervous system in a way similar to

Benzodiazepine drugs. For a complete list of herbs and the safety

and condraindications go to:

http://www.peacefulmind.com/safety_frame.htm

 

An old folk remedy for anxiety, particularly when it causes

insomnia, is Chamomile tea. Chamomile contains compounds with a

calming action. Consider one-two cups of tea taken three or four

times per day.

 

A number of other botanicals known as " nerve tonics " are also used in

traditional herbal medicine with anxious people. These have not been

rigorously investigated by scientific means to confirm their

efficacy, although they have a long track record of safety. These

include oats (oat straw), hops, passion flower, scullcap, and

valerian. A German study has found the combination of valerian and

passion flower to be useful for anxiety. Valarian is effective for

treating insomnia in itself.

 

HOMEOPATHY AND ANXIETY

 

Gelsemium 30c and Argentum Nitricum are often considered for

symptoms of are both anxiety, sense of imbalance, apprehension and

panic.

 

Ignatia Amara: 6c ia a remedy best known for helping in times of

grief.

 

Aconitum napellus: A panic attack that comes on suddenly with very

strong fear (even fear of death) may indicate this remedy. A state of

immense anxiety may be accompanied by strong palpitations, shortness

of breath, and flushing of the face. Sometimes a shaking experience

will be the underlying cause. Strong feelings of anxiety may also

occur when a person is just beginning to come down with a flu or

cold.

 

Argentum nitricum: This remedy can be helpful when anxiety develops

before a big event: an exam, an important interview, a public

appearance or social engagement. Dizziness and diarrhea may also be

experienced. People who need this remedy are often enthusiastic and

suggestible, with a tendency toward peculiar thoughts and impulses.

They often crave sweets and salt (which usually make their symptoms

worse).

 

Arsenicum album: People who are deeply anxious about their health,

and extremely concerned with order and security, often benefit from

this remedy. Obsessive about small details and very neat, they may

feel a desperate need to be in control of everything. Panic attacks

often occur around midnight or the very early hours of the morning.

The person may feel exhausted yet still be restless—fidgeting,

pacing, and anxiously moving from place to place. These people may

also have digestive problems or asthma attacks accompanied by

anxiety.

 

For a complete look at anxiety, go to

http://www.peacefulmind.com/anxiety_frame.htm

 

In Happiness,

Andrew Pacholyk, L.Ac, MSTOM

Peacefulmind.com

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