2007-02-26 06:17:37 · 23 answers · asked by Clarke D 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
My husband is an alternative medicine doctor, and he often suggests patients try Valerian Root. This herb is wonderful, and can be purchased nearly anywhere in capsule form.(don't pay high health food store prices if you don't have to!) The one thing I can say about Valerian is that if your at the end of a busy day it may make you a bit drowsy. Other herbs that are great for reducing stress, thus making it easier to relax is Black Cohosh, Passion Flower, or even St. Johns Wort (wich is often suggested for menopausal women, and if it can tame that savage beast there's hope for the rest of us.) My best opinion is that all people are different and you should maybe try a few and see which works best for you. As for "weed", getting arrested may add to your inability to relax, I'd try the legal stuff!
2007-02-26 07:04:41 · answer #1 · answered by Green eyed girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before going out to the store to buy the herbs suggested above make sure that they are not contraindicated with any medications you may be on. I would also try aromatherapy first before taking any herbs. Then if you still can't alter your environment to help you relax by all means have some chamomile or valerian. Be aware valerian root smells like dirty socks and dog crap.
2007-02-26 15:34:15 · answer #2 · answered by starfish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thatea, no caffeine, and usually includes the herb chamomile. But there are teas made specifically for relaxing that you can buy
2007-02-26 14:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chamomile and Lavendar are some major ones. If you want to relax and focus, get a chamomile and rose tea. It's most definitely a good idea to try some chamomile and lavendar. Both are available in tea form, lotion form, and all sorts of things.
2007-02-26 14:21:33 · answer #4 · answered by eastbaywhatsername 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try cat nip....before cats claimed it as their own it was used for us humans to relax. It comes in a tea form at the health food store. It tastes like crap, so go nuts with the honey and or the splenda. Valerian root is good for it , too.
I usually get the Celestial seasonings Tension Tamer Plus....it has Valerian root in it. I put one of each in the cup, one cat nip, one tension tamer. Good luck!
2007-02-26 15:54:16 · answer #5 · answered by Penelope 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valerian is good. A "natural Valium" that produces a relaxing effecton thebody and is often used to treat anxiety, muscle tension and insomnia. Unlike prescription drugs, valerian is not addictive and has few unpleasant side effects.
PEACE
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2007-02-26 14:23:44 · answer #6 · answered by Minx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valerian, chamomile, lavendar and kava kava are the most relaxing herbs.
2007-02-27 13:38:14 · answer #7 · answered by peskylisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St johns wort. But watch the dosage and dont go out in the sunlight. Hypericins (active constituent) is photo-sensitive.
Hope this helps
2007-02-26 15:15:59 · answer #8 · answered by Pedro B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scent of Lavender in a hot bath.
Valerian root.
Kava Kava will reduce stress
2007-02-26 14:38:28 · answer #9 · answered by Enchanted Gypsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lavender.
2007-02-26 14:19:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋