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Herbs for anxiety treatment is considered as one of the alternative ways to
treat people with anxiety. They have come out of scene because traditional
medications have been believed to be addictive and even physically harmful. Not
surprisingly, a natural resolution which appears milder and safer is gaining
attention and popularity.
Herbs used in anxiety treatment are those which contain anti-anxiety properties.
Some of the more well-known ones include:
1. Kava Kava
This plant comes from the Kava crops in the western pacific and is effective in
delivering tranquillity. Although Kava Kava is not addictive, some researchers
believe that it may cause violent allergic reactions in a very small number of
patients.
2. Valerian Root
This herbal supplement is extracted from the Valerian flower plant. Like Kava
Kava, it is also as an effective tranquillizer, and is often used in reducing
symptoms associated with insomnia and epilepsy. Valerian extract works rapidly,
often in less than an hour, but it is also known to be mildly addictive.
3. St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort is also known as Klamath weed or Goat weed. It is used for in
anxiety treatment because it contains properties that are capable of combating
depression. In some countries, St. John's Wort is even more often prescribed
than traditional medication in treating mild depression.
4. Others
There are more names to be covered, including passion flower, lemon balms, hops,
chamomile, magnesium, B-complex, etc.
Without a doubt, herbs have been a
hot topic in recent years. But, are they really effective? In treating
anxiety, will herbal drugs eventually take place of prescribed drugs? At this
point of time, the anwser is probably NO. The fact is that there is no strong
evidence yet to prove that herbs are effective in treating anxiety or, better
yet, anxiety order, on its own. Although you may have come cross the claims by
manufacturers of herbal products or testimonies from patients that they have
been helped by St John's Wort or Velerian Root, traditional medications and
behavioral therapies are still the best combination in battling anxiety and
other mental conditions. The role by herbal medicines is only supplementary to
the main two, at the very best. Having said that, herbs still carry their
obvious advantage over the more powerful drugs for being less addictive and less
harmful.
If your anxiety problem is only minor, your doctor
may recommend herbal supplements prior to stronger medications. In case you are
purchasing herbs for anxiety treatment by your own, you should be careful with
those herbal drugs that seem to come out of no where. As with every single
industry, some manufacturers are more reliable than the others, and you should
do yourself a favor to check them out. You can alway consult your doctor for a
good recommendation if you would like to skip your homework.
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