What are some herbs that help with anxiety or depression?

Question

Just curious what people take for depression and anxiety if they want to use herbs.

Don't say "Go to your doctor" because that doesn't answer my question

Answer 1

Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety / Panic Attacks / Stress / Depression(Bereavment) / Mood Swings (Totally safe, without any side effects or complications of any sort) :-

ANXIETY / PANIC ATTACKS & STRESS :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death, Panic Attacks, 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 and/or Mood Swings. 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.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)

Take Care and God Bless you.

Answer 2

First there is the flowering tops of the plant called St John’s Wort; also known as Hypericon, Klamath Weed and Goat Weed. This is an ages old herbal remedy for mental illness, but has also been used as a sedative, a balm against bites and wounds, and a pain killer. Modern herbalists recommend it for use against anxiety, depression and sleep disorders and apply it in the form of a tea or fusion or as a tablet. Medical Scientists are divided about its effect, some agreeing that it may serve some use but others arguing that it is no more effective than a placebo. Some side effects have been reported and it is recommended that a doctor be consulted before use especially if other medication is being used.

For more information on other effective herbal treatment methods, you can check out here : http://depression.best-health-remedy.com

Answer 3

I've used St. John's Work for depression and some results, but after taking an SSRI, I think it may have been placebo effect. One is also not suppose to stay on St. John's Wort for longer than 12 weeks, I believe. My dad swore by Sam-E for a while, but then he went back to corporate pharms, too. Since we have both stopped taking everything, mostly due to SSRI side effects.

For anxiety, as many people have said, Valerian works wonders. Kava-Kava is also very calming, as it catnip.

For any herbal products, I'd get a standardized extract.

Answer 4

Here are recommendations that I have personally used. When you are stressed and having trouble sleeping because of it, use Valerian Root. It is the herbal equivalent of Valium. Take it an hour or two before going to bed at a reasonable hour. The reason for this is that Valerian stays in your system and can make you sluggish the following day. Another good sleep remedy is a really strong cup of Chamomile Tea. It has a calming effect and helps you with sleep.

For daytime calming, you may want to get some St. John's Wart extract and put several drops in your bottle of drinking water.

Finally, stay away from coffee and caffeinated drinks until you get your emotions and hormones back in balance. And PRAY, PRAY, PRAY! It really helps.

Look at the reference page that I have listed for more detailed information.

Answer 5

Go to your doctor. Ok, I'm sorry for being cheeky.
Lavender, lemon balm and passion flower. PureCalm contains these herbs. This is more for anxiety. For depression, MindSoothe is good. It contains Hypericum Perforatum (St. Johns Wort) and Passion Flower.

Answer 6

I use valerian for anxiety. Melatonin is good for helping with sleep and anxiety. Check the bottles for dosage. I try to make sure I am gettng enough B vitamins and Omega 3 fat in my diet. Also for seasonal affective disorder I use light therapy with a special SAD light box.

Answer 7

I, too, have used Valerian root for my anxiety (although, my prescription drugs work far better when I'm having a panic attack). St. John's Wort gave me the wickedest heartburn ever...and I never get heartburn!

They make Valerian root in pill form as well as in tea. Obviously, the capsules are more potent.

Answer 8

I use Valerian Root for anxiety. Make sure you get it in "standardized" form. Some say St. John's Wort works for depression, but it never worked for me.

Answer 9

It s been scientifically proven that fish oil omega's help lift depression, Im not sure about anxiety. I would google the fish oil omegas and see what everyone is saying about it.
I've been reading about it everywhere..

Answer 10

Marijuana. Im not joking. And its fairly easy to get and cheap.
It'll really help with anxiety.