Herbal remedies for anxiety are one of the great treasures of herbal medicine. If you find yourself dealing with high levels of stress, suffering with thought swirling around in your head that won’t let you sleep, or high levels of anxiety, this episode is for you.
Herbs for anxiety work in different ways. Some help to calm the nervous system and induce a parasympathetic state (“rest and digest” mode) like Lobelia inflata. Others provide nutrients that help the nervous system to function better, like Milky Oats and Stinging Nettle. Each anxiety-relieving herb has its own “personality.” This episode will help you choose the one that’s right for you.
The herbal anxiety remedies I cover in today’s episode include:
- Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
- Kava kava (Piper methysticum)
- Scullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia)
- Lobelia (Lobelia inflata)
Remember—in order for an herbal preparation to be effective, it needs to be created responsibly. I recommend the following companies for your teas and tinctures:
- Mountain Rose Herbs (bulk herbs)
- Herb Pharm (tinctures and capsules)
- Gaia (tinctures)
Thanks so much for listening! And thank-you for sharing your feedback. I’m working on creating more detailed show notes to help you find the resources I mention in each episode. I hope this will help you to put this knowledge into practice more effectively. Remember—the herbs only work if you take them!
