Natural Herbal Treatments For Anxiety And Panic Attacks.
Serge Taylor
Today Many people are looking for a natural method of treatment of anxiety and panic attacks. Fortunately there are a number of safe and effective herbal remedies for anxiety that are freely available.
One of the most powerful applications of herbal medicine in the treatment of anxiety is in the fortification of a stressed and weekend nervous system Nervines are the name given to a particular group of herbs that act as nerve tonics. In the case of long-term anxiety and panic attacks the nervous system will always be fragile and weekend. Using Nervine type herbs we can strengthen and create a more resilient nervous system. One of the benefits of working with anxiety and panic attacks in this way is that stronger meditations such as tranquillisers and sedatives are often unnecessary due to the fact that the nerve tonics have taken the edge off a considerable amount of stress and strain associated with the anxiety.
The following herbs have been used for centuries in the treatment of panic attacks and anxiety. Modern research is now beginning to validate what the traditionalists have known for years. That herbal remedies for panic attacks and anxiety work.
Oats: One of the best and also one of the most common herbal remedies for panic attacks and anxiety is oats. Oats can be taken in a number of ways including herbal extracts, pills as well as being eaten in the form of porridge. If you are wanting to use oats in this way do not use instant oatmeal.
Lemon Balm: Is another herb that is traditionally used for all complaints resulting from the disordered state within the nervous system. Recent research has shown that Lemon Balm has a profoundly calming effect and sedative action on the nervous system. This research backs up the traditional usage of Lemon Balm as a herb that can be used in all forms of anxiety and depression and their accompanying symptoms such as headache, palpitations and insomnia.
Passionflower: Iis a commonly used herb in the treatment of all nervous complaints including anxiety, panic attacks as well as nervous complaints of the stomach and heart (gastric cramping and palpitations for example) Passionflower's strongest action and most commonly used application is as a natural sedative and as such is an excellent remedy for insomnia.
Skullcap: Is a very effective herbal treatment from anxiety that affects the body in two ways. It has an easy and safe sedating action that can very quickly calm and relax an overexcited nervous system. It's other main action is as a strengthening and supportive herb for a nervous system that is chronically overloaded and exhausted which can obviously lay the foundation for anxiety and panic attacks.
Valerian: Is one of most commonly used herbal remedies for anxiety and panic attacks. It has a well earned reputation as one of the most powerful natural treatments for virtually any kind of psychological or emotional disturbance. Valerian's status is such that the prescription medication Valium was named after it. While its biochemical action may be similar to Valium, chemically they are very different. As a natural herbal sedative it is especially effective and is most commonly used only when sleep disorders are part of the symptom profile of the anxiety sufferer.
Valerian is typically used when sleeping problems are part of the overall symptom profile of the sufferer. For those whose anxiety and panic attacks do not include associated sleeping problems, while it is safe to take Valerian, it may not be as effective as some of the other herbs previously mentioned.
If you are interested in using herbal remedies in the treatment of your anxiety and panic attacks you must always consider your current situation and health status. For the most part the herbs mentioned above, and many other similarly effective herbs that can help you dramatically with your anxiety and panic attacks, are safe and relatively free of side effects. But they need to be prescribed appropriately to your specific health condition. In some cases such as pregnancy, or if you are currently taking prescription medication, some of the above herbs may be contraindicated so it is wise to seek out an appropriately trained natural health practitioner.
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