Treating Anxiety With Herbs

Many people suffer with anxiety because of all the stress and strains of life. Anxiety can steel the joy from life and ruin relationships. Families with members who suffer from anxiety will all suffer. Children of parents who suffer from anxiety are likely to also be anxious. Finding a cure for the anxiety in ones life should be a priority for anyone who finds the anxiety becoming uncontrollable and unbearable.

There are some natural remedies for anxiety including several anxiety herbs that have been found to have a positive affect. People can take these anxiety relieving herbs, find relief and avoid having to take prescription medications prescribed by a doctor. Of course a person who is having severe anxiety should consult their physician for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Also people who take prescription medications should consult their physician or pharmacist before they take any other herbal or homeopathic medications to avoid adverse interactions.

Some Common Herbs For Anxiety

Valerian is a common herb for anxiety and insomnia that is taken around the world. This root when taken at bed time will induce sleep and prevent anxiety attacks in the night. This herb works well for short term use but has not been studied for long term treatment. When taken, valerian extract works rapidly to reduce anxiety usually having an effect within thirty to sixty minutes.

L-theanine a derivative of Green Tea has also been proven to be an anti-anxiety herb.
This herb is not habit forming or addictive and does not have limits on how long it should be taken. This herb is often found in low doses in many herbal supplements but for true anxiety relief will need to be taken in a larger dose.

Kava Kava is another herb for anxiety that can be used during the day or in a stronger dose at night. The active ingredient kavalactone should not be taken for more than four months consecutively. One recommended way to take Kava Kava is to take it only three times a week and to skip one week out of every month. This seems to prevent any problems with dependency or decreased effectiveness.

There are many other herbs for anxiety that can easily be found by looking in herbal remedy books, online, or inquiring at herbal remedy stores. Along with these herbs are some mixtures of herbs that can be put into teas and tonic. A nice cup of anti-anxiety herb tea sipped before bedtime will be a great benefit for relief of anxiety and as a sleep aid.