are there any herbal supplements for depression other than st johns wort?

Answer 1

Homeopathic Treatment(s) for Anxiety/Stress/Depression :-

ANXIETY & STRESS :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X 4 hourly

DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-

Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)

Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms.
No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.

Take Care and God Bless You !

Answer 2

I would agree that St. John's Wort is garbage. It did nothing for me. I would not suggest going to the "depressionhurts.com" I am currently weening off SSRI's. Yahoo "Inositol"
Great supplement. You can get it at GNC if you like. It is sort of a B Vitamin, but not a Vitamin at all. ALL research shows great results, and I do not go a day without it. Totally natural. Read some on it, and give it a shot.

Answer 3

If you can find some, Kava Kava. I was very depressed and after once week of drinking Kava Kava tea, I felt much better. But first you should find out why you are depressed. Is it emotional, are you nutritionally deficient, could the depression be a negative reaction to something you are eating or drinking? See a doctor that doesn't use synthetic drugs.

Answer 4

st john's wort hasn't the best reputation for these symptoms especially if you are taking other medications, try a herb supplement called Ashwagandha, if things don't improve you may need to see a doctor

Answer 5

You can look at two non-herbal quasi vitamin type preparations. Phosphatydl Serine also known as PS. and/or glycerophosphocholine also known as GPC.

Both of them increase production of neurotransmitters and seem to work in reducing depression/anxiety though I am unaware of any clinical studies that support the anecdotal evidence.

Answer 6

Consider 'Pure Calm' a natural remedy for depression and anxiety. This is harmless but very effective remedy.

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Answer 7

Yes, Xiao Yao Wan. The following beneficial herbal ingredients are contained within the pill form of Xiao Yao Wan

Chai hu (Bupleurum chinense root) - alleviates qi stagnation
Bai shao (Paeonia lactiflora/white peony root) - removes sludge in the blood, mild pain killer
Dang gui (Angelica sinensis root) - enriches blood and promote circulation
Bai zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome) - stimulates immune system, aids digestion
Fu ling (Poria cocos fungus/mushroom filaments) - provides tranquility; relaxes muscles
Sheng jiang (Zingiber officinale rhizome/ginger root) - improves circulation
Gan cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis/licorice root) - stimulates immune system, aids digestion
Bo he (Mentha haplocalyx/field mint herb) - calms mind, expels heat, relieves cough

Answer 8

You can try something call Amoryn or B vitamins. But I think both of them are in St. John Wart any way. But I know Amoryn is sold by it's self and so are the Vitamins.

Answer 9

You could look for herbs to treat the symptoms of depression or you could look for herbs to treat the cause. The choice is yours.
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Answer 10

Exercise releases endorphins. You will feel great after doing it. Get some sun, go for a jog, step into a gym. If you continue to exercise, you will start to feel better physically and mentally. It's a commitment, but it really helps.