Herbal Remedies for Anxiety

It is well known that for hundreds of years that people have used herbs for treating many ailments that plague the body, but did you know herbs can also be used to treat anxiety?

There are many anxiety sufferers who are actively seeking a safer alternative to modern medicine. This article will overview some of the well known herbs used for treating anxiety.

Kava Kava

Kava Kava is starting to become more well known as a safer way to treat anxiety symptoms. The plant itself is called piper methysticum which is indigenous to Hawaii; the plant can be used as a local anaestetic.

St. Johns Wart

St. Johns Wart is one of the more well known of the herbs that are used to treat anxiety. Known by its scientific name, hypericum perforatum, it it's a wild plant native to Asia and Europe.

This herb can be purchased at most department stores that offer a vitamin section.

Rosemary

Rosemary,other wise known as rosmarinus officinalis, is well known for its use by cooks, but did you know it can aid in relieving depression? The herb itself is native to the Mediterranean coast.

Skullcap

Scientifically known as Scutellaria galericulata, Skullcap is a perennial plant from North America. The plant itself is used for tension headaches and anxiety.

Lavender

Lavender is another well known herb that is native to Europe The flowers of the plant (which are purple in color) can be used to make an herbal tea which has the effect of reducing stress.