what herbal tea is good for tiredness and depression?

Answer 1

A tea based with St. John's wort as its is used in medications to treat mild to moderate depression.. damn I should get some instead of this coffee i'm drinking.

Answer 2

Ignore those who have suggested St. John's Wort - it DOESN'T work and was thoroughly investigated two years ago by the FDA. You are asking a cup of tea to cure your tiredness and depression? Get a blood test and a thyroid test. Many things can cause your symptoms. Be careful of your diet - not much sugar and eat lots of vegies/fruit and protein.

Answer 3

I've suffered from Mild to moderate seasonal depression all my life, tried St.John's and it didn't work for me, but does work for some. I think a capsule would be more effective than tea since you need to take it every day, unless you really like tea. SAM-e has really helped me with depression. Doesn't come in a tea form, and you need to get it in individual bubble packets since it's highly volital. It has a few positive side effects, like pain reduction. Do some research, you might decide to try it.

Answer 4

your best bet for tiredness and especially depression would be to take St. Johns Wort every day it takes about 2 weeks or so to 'kick in'. I think its a marvellous herb (not tea of course) tablets. Ask your Doc. if you are on any prescription tablets first if not, go ahead take them. Marty.

Answer 5

Chamomile is realxing.. (take it with honey or buy the ones with honey flavour)..
also, lemon balm tea is good..
I think there's a tea by DR STUART called relaxation which has lemon balm or you can buy it from good health shops.

Answer 6

earl grey tea contains bergamont [ from the citcrus family ]which is good for uplifting you also if u add a slice of lemon it gives it a real zing plus lemon is very good for u anyway.

Answer 7

Peppermint tea is good for perking you up, and chamomile is soothing so may help anxiety (not sure about depression though!).

Answer 8

A combination of herbs are usually more effective and preferred for treatment of depression. The tonics are prepared with special consideration to neutralizing the side effects caused by one and with consideration to the specific situation of the individual who is taking it. Listed below are examples of herbal tonics used for depression. As always, you should consult a doctor before starting on any herbal therapy. Since the herbs may interact with prescription medicines, make sure you check with your doctor before starting on any herb if you are currently taking any prescription medications.

1.Gentian Root Tea - Steep 1/2 ounce each of finely chopped poplar bark and gentian root in two pints of water for fifteen minutes. Boil and add 1/2ounce each of agrimony and centaury. Simmer for ten minutes, cool, and strain. You can add honey for sweetener if you desire. Take three or four tablespoons before meals.

2.Rosemary-Sage Tea - Boil two cups of water with one teaspoon each of rosemary and sage. Steep for five minutes, strain, and drink daily.

3.Antidepressant Tincture -
1 teaspoon tincture of Saint-John's-wort leaf
½ teaspoon tinctures of licorice root, ginseng root, lemon balm leaf and ashwaganda leaf (if available). Combine ingredients (if you do not or cannot drink alcohol, buy glycerites instead of tinctures). Take 1 dropperful 3 times a day.

4.Clove Tea - Crush cloves and add to sage, camomile or peppermint tea and a dash of ginseng powder to lift mild depression.

5.St. Johns Wort Blend - Useful as a general purpose remedy for depression :
2 parts St. John's-wort (Hypericum perforatum)
1 part oat (Avena sativa) straw
1 part lavender (Lavandula officinalis)
1 part mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) leaf

Take 5 ml of the tincture three times a day for at least one month.

6.Kava Blend - Mix equal parts of kava, lemon balm, valerian root and St. John's wort. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tsp. of herb mix. Drink 1 cup three times daily, one hour after meals.

7.Feel Good Herb Tea - This tea encourages a feeling of well-being:
3 Parts lemon balm herb
1 part Lavender flowers
1 part Rose petals
1 part Spearmint tea
1 part St. John's Wort
1 part marjoram
Vanilla honey to taste

Mix the above herbs and flowers in a bowl. Store in a glass jar. To prepare the tea, use 1 to 2 teaspoons of herb per cup. Pour hot water over herbs and allow it to steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Flavor with honey or lemon if desired. Drink up to three cups per day.

Answer 9

tang,s tea