Herbal Remedies For Anxiety – 5 Soothing Herbs To Relieve Tension

Many herbs help to prevent and relieve anxiety. Try using herbs in a variety of ways to aid relaxation. Employ the use of herbs on a regular basis as many herbs work best when taken consistently.

In addition, have an herbal remedy handy for times when you do feel anxious. Here are some of the best herbs to relieve anxiety.

Lemon Balm

Lemon balm, also known as Melissa, possesses antidepressant properties. It has relaxant effects as well. Lemon balm’s abilities to uplift the spirit and soothe the mind have been recognized for centuries. The herb minimizes palpitations which sometimes result from anxiety. Lemon balm relaxes and settles nervous stomachs. Headaches, including migraines, which are triggered by stress, may be relieved with the use of lemon balm.

Lemon balm makes a delicious tea. It is great hot or cold. For maximum flavor, I highly recommend that you grow your own plant. Lemon balm is easy to grow in a shady spot. It can flourish as a houseplant in a pot. The herb is a member of the mint family. Lemon balm likes moist soil.

You can purchase the dried herb from natural food stores or herb shops in the form of ready made tea bags or simply as the loose herb.

To make lemon balm tea, cover 1 teaspoon of the dried leaf or 1 tablespoon of the fresh leaf with 1 cup of boiling water. Cover and let the tea infuse for twenty minutes. Strain out and compost the herb and drink the tea. Some people like to sweeten it with a little honey. Be sure that you enjoy your tea sitting down, preferably in a quiet location with your feet up to further aid relaxation. Lemon balm tea tastes great hot or cold. Lemon balm can also be consumed as drops or tablets if you are unable to make tea.

St John’s Wort

St. John’s wort is one of the most well researched herbs in the world. The herb relieves mild to moderate depression. People who suffer from depression often experience anxiety. St. John’s wort can help to relieve both. It works best when taken consistently for an extended period of time. St. John’s wort should not be taken if prescription antidepressant medications are in use.

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