If you know that you are suffering from panic attacks or anxiety disorders, then you know that you need to seek treatment as soon as possible. But you will be glad to know that in the market, there are many natural herbs or remedies that are meant to relieve anxiety that have been used for centuries. Here are some of the common remedies for anxiety.
Kava Kava
Piper methysticum or commonly know as Kava Kava is one of the main anti-anxiety herbs. It provides quick calming effect on the nervous system with an uplifting, euphoric feeling. Kava Kava is also a muscle relaxant and is mildly sedative. Kava Kava is used specifically for when you are feeling stress out, having tension and having difficulties in sleeping.
St. John’s Wort
Hypericum perforatum or St. John's Wort is a similar kind of heab, pretty much like Kava Kava. This is a gentle sedative herb which also has a calming effect on the nervous system. Be aware that both Kava Kava and St John's wort are not be used together with medical anti-depressant drugs. If you use these herbs, do not use the anti-depressant drugs.
Damiana
Turnera diffusa or Damiana is a good nerve tonic which has decent restorative properties. Damiana can be used to treat specific conditions like mild depression and anxiety.
Scullcup
Scutellaria lateriflora or scullcup is a relaxing and gentle sedative for the body's central nervous system. It is very good for nervous tension and for nervous exhaustion plus neurological and neuromotor problems.
Verbena
Verbena officinalis or Verbena is a relaxing tonic that works on the nervous system tonic, that is use for treatment of stress and nervous exhaustion.
Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata or Passion flower a non-addictive sedative that helps to relax the body's nervous system. Passion flower is useful to treat for nervous disorders such as heart palpitations, anxiety, convulsions, epilepsy, insomnia, and stress.
Withania
Withaniasomnifera or Withania is also an ancient Hindu herb, most commonly called Ashwaghanda. It is a very good tonic herb that is especially helpful for debility, and nervous exhaustion due to stress.
Here are some aromatherapy herbs that you can use.
Bergamot helps to calm a person down and regain self confidence. It refreshes the person's spirit and evokes happy thoughts.
Cypress helps to restore a person's calm and also strengthens the nervous system. It is said to soothes anger and apparently, it helps to cleans the spirit and remove psychic blocks.
Frankincense is used for treatment of fear. It helps to slow down breathing and has a calming effect. It also soothes the mind.
Jasmine helps to reduce fear, remove pessimism and enhances one's self confidence. It is very good for emotional situations that involve relationships and sex.
Lavender is used to reduce stress and is also known for its sedative effect. It helps to ease fear and creates inner strength.