Herbs: Your Natural Stress Medicine?
 Juggling work, children, after school activities, pets, vacations, and more can become stressful for anybody. Today, living a fast-paced life is the norm and when that life becomes overwhelming, some people look for ways to reduce the stress. While there are prescription medications on the market, there are some who prefer try to a natural stress medicine to help them cope. Luckily there is a natural stress reliever that has been used for centuries: herbs.
The following are a list of herbs used as natural stress medicine:
- Valerian – this herb is native to Europe and some parts of Asia. It is often used for sleeping disorders, as a muscle relaxant, and to treat restlessness and anxiety.
- Passionflower – Native Americans have used the leaves and roots of this plant for years. They are mainly used to treat insomnia, hysteria, and epilepsy, and they may also serve as a painkiller.
- Chamomile – according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, there are 100 listed conditions that this natural stress medicine can help treat. It can be used as a stress and sleep aid, and to treat other ailments such as diarrhea, bladder irritations, eczema and more.
- Kava – in the pepper family, this root also goes by the name kava kava and yagona. It is used to treat anxiety and insomnia. Although not clear, it is thought that kava affects the levels of neurotransmitters in the blood.
If you are considering using herbs to treat your stress and anxiety, consult your physician. Although some herbs can be harmless, there are some that could be potentially dangerous if mixed with certain drugs.
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