This is a simple and
quick guide on the five best herbs to relieve stress. There are even
places mentioned where these “Zen” herbs can be purchased. Sit
back and relax and let the “Zen” sink in. Don’t forget to get
permission from the doctor before trying out any alternative
medicine.
1. Licorice Root
contains a natural hormone alternative to Cortisone. No it’s not
the pill Cortisol. It’s actually the natural equivalent to it! It
can help normalize blood sugar which is a big plus if one has periods
of insane energy and then after a while wants to take a nap. This
herb helps with those pesky fluctuations. It even calms the mind, or
so it is said.
2. Passion Flower
is a mild sedative. It is said to help one go to sleep with its
analgesic properties. If one is looking to relieve anxiety, then that
is the ticket. It also treats depression, insomnia, and nervousness
in some, not all people. Stress after all is a myriad of things that
go bump in the brain. The herb is available in tincture, juices, and
pills.
3. Kava Kava
is an herb from the South Pacific. This is a strong muscle relaxant
that can be used for depression and menopause. It can also be used to
treat stress. Nothing like some Kava at night right before one goes
to bed. Then, in the morning, one can have some Java.
4. Lavender
is a great herb for de-stressing after a long hard day at work. Ever
heard of the benefits of aroma therapy? Well if one likes the smell
of Lavender than try it, if not stick to what is palatable to the
senses. Lavender is also edible and quite tasty. Ever heard of
Lavender candies/mints? It tastes pretty good. Plus Lavender is an
antibacterial agent and works to balance hormones. Hormones are what
make the body round and get round if there’s an imbalance.
5. St John’s
Wort, as old as time, old Hippocrates, the original doctor used
it to treat patients feeling blue. It certainly helps glum people
feel a whole sum of good feelings, well some people, not everyone.
After all, not all herbs will work for every person. It is good to
try some out, with permission from the doctor of course. No one wants
any unnecessary “accidents”.
Don’t try to be a
guinea pig when testing out these herbs. Moderation in anything is
best. Now to discuss the availability and potency for the five herbs;
the best way to get some potency from the herb Passion flower is in
tincture form. A few drops in a cup of tea or juice mellow one out
for the night. It tends to be sweet and slightly bitter due to the
alcohol in some of the tinctures. It can be purchased, like with most
of the herbs in Vitamin shop, GNC, and in some pharmacies. The Kava
tends to be found on Amazon.com in pill form. Lavender is readily
available in supermarkets and health food stores also in pill form or
food, or tincture. St. John’s Wort can be found in big
supermarkets, and just about every pharmacy. Licorice root is a bit
hazardous when taken in excess, so it is not advisable to take too
much. One can find it online at Amazon.com, endorsements anyone?
