An herbal cure for anxiety disorders

An herbal cure for anxiety disorders

Below you see 10 medicinal plants to cure anxiety disorders naturally.
I hope you will enjoy discovering the healing power of medicinal plants.
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1. Ferula asafoetida

Ferula asafoetida - An anxiolytic medicinal plant
Ferula asafoetida ia a traditional culinary spice
with versatile pharmacological activities.
Ferula asafoetida has been used for centuries
to help calm the nerves and reduce anxiety.
It is known to ease anxiety due to its sedative qualities
therefore it shows to be very effective in treatment of anxiety disorders.
The oil of Ferula asafoetida helps in cases of sleeplessness and anxiety.
Ferula asafoetida also has sedative, analgesic, antiepileptic, antispasmodic,
anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic and antidepressant properties.
sources

http://ijfas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/453-475.pdf http://oaji.net/articles/2014/215-1397880645.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3459456/ http://isca.in/rjrs/archive/v4/iIVC-2015/4.ISCA-IVC-2015-13PCS-003.pdf https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271041716_Anxiolytic_effect_of_Ferula_assafoetida_L_in_rodents http://www.ijptonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/15974-15979.pdf http://www.wjpr.net/dashboard/abstract_id/1303 https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asafoetida#Traditional_medicine

2. Lavandula officinalis

Lavandula officinalis - An anxiolytic phytopharmaceutical
Lavender (Lavandula officinalis, Lavandula angustifolia)
is a medicinal plant of the Traditional European Medicine (TEM)
The native land of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is France.
Especially in the south of the country, in Provence,
the beautiful fragrant plants grow on fields up to the horizon.
Lavender has many health benefits.
There are more than 2000 ingredients in lavender,
of which only a small part has been scientifically researched.
From a health point of view,
at least 300 to 400 of these ingredients are relevant for health.
The main health applications for Lavandula officinalis are
anxiety, stress, sleep disorders and anxiety related depressive feelings.
Lavender oil aromatherapy has been shown to be effective
in the management of anxiety and depression.
sources

http://www.livingwithanxiety.com/articles/anxiety/how-to-use-lavender-to-treat-anxiety https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3612440/ https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/681304/#B14 https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/2012-02/lavender-oil-anxiety-and-depression-0 http://impactfactor.org/PDF/IJPPR/6/IJPPR,Vol6,Issue4,Article34.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19962288 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23361848 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26293583 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21170695 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23808618 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20512042 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22475718

3. Cassia siamea

Cassia siamea - An herbal cure for anxiety
The native land of Cassia siamea is Thailand.
Cassia siamea is a small, evergreen and yellow flowering tree
with plumed and green leaves.
It is a traditional medicinal plant of the Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM),
which is 5000 years old. In traditional Thai medicine,
this medicinal plant has been used successfully over thousands of years
to treat anxiety disorders, mild panic attacks, stress- and sleep disorders.
The leaves and flowers of this herbal remedy are used for
medicinal purposes.
The ingredients have anxiolytic, sedative and stress relieving effects.
With prolonged use, it can replace both:
Pharmaceutical psychotropic drugs and chemical sleeping pills.
Cassia siamea has a similiar effect like a psychopharmaceutical,
but unlike to its pharmaceutical counterparts,
Cassia siamea does not produce toxicity or side effects
and does not lead to addiction.
sources

http://www.phytopharmajournal.com/Vol3_Issue1_09.pdf https://www.siamheilkraeuter.de/heilkraeuter/cassia-siamea.php https://www.thaivita.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=79 http://www.siamherba.net/heilkraeuter-und-heilpflanzen/heilpflanze-a-bis-g/cassia-siamea/index.html http://raincure.com/product/cassia-siamea/ https://thai-voyage.com/en/celebnye-tovary/kapsuly-i-lechebnye-sredstva/capsuly-khi-leg-tv001205.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8866982 http://www.siam-vital.at/pdf/Cassia-siamea.pdf

4. Rhodiola rosea

Rhodiola rosea - A remedy for anxiety relief
The roseroot (Rhodiola rosea) is a perennial,
water-retaining (succulent) plant
from the family of thick-leaved plants (Crassulaceae).
She is native in Siberia (Russia).
The plant has very fleshy, juicy stems and leaves.
In traditional Russian medicine Rhodiola rosea
has been successfully used for centuries
in stress, anxiety, fatigue, forgetfulness,
weakness, burnout and depression therapy.
The roots of this herbal remedy are used for medicinal purposes.
Rhodiola rosea is a first-class, stress-relieving medicinal plant.
sources

https://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-rhodiola.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26502953 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28367055 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27059687 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22228617 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17072830 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11410073 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17990195 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25837277 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27013349

5. Jasminum officinale

Jasminum officinale - An anxiolytic healing plant
Jasminum officinale (Jasminum officinale var. grandiflorum) is a shrub.
It is a species of white flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae.
Jasminum officinale is native to tropical and warm temperate regions
and cultivated in France, Italy, China, Japan, India, Morocco, and Egypt.
Jasmine is the national plant of Tunisia and Pakistan.
In Ayurvedic & Chinese folk medicine Jasminum officinale
is widely used for its calming and sedative effects.
Jasmine is highly regarded for its medicinal benefits
and use as an herbal remedy.
The dried flowers of Jasminum officinale
are widely consumed as infusion
and used in traditional medicine for psychiatric disorders.
The fragrance of Jasmine has a calming effect on body and mind.
Applications in sedation, anxiety, excitement,
aggression relieving treatment
and sleep induction therapy are highly recommendable.
sources

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25847780 https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-jasmine-essential-oil.html http://www.aetherische-oele.net/aetherische-oele/jasmin.html https://healthjournal.life/jasmine-oil-mood-booster-and-stress-buster/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17125945 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3807994/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/7881819/Smell-of-jasmine-as-calming-as-valium.html https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232048280_Effects_ofJasminum_officinale_Flowers_on_the_Central_Nervous_System_of_the_Mouse https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15976995 http://www.similasan.ch/de/heilmittel/einzelmittel/gelsemium.html

6. Valeriana officinalis

Valeriana officinalis - An herbal sedative
This medicinal plant was already known
to the Greek and Roman doctors of the ancient times.
Valerian has been used for centuries
in Traditional European Medicine (TEM)
and is nowadays recognized in pharmaceutical science.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a widespread
herbal sedative and sleeping remedy.
Valerian has been scientifically proven
having calming & stress relieving effects.
Therefore it has a soothing effect on the following complaints:
sleep disorders (insomnia),
anxiety & stress-related diseases,
restless legs syndrome (RLS),
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),
convulsions & epilepsy and depressive symptoms.
sources

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7122669 http://cms.herbalgram.org/ABCGuide/GuidePDFs/Valerian_Studies.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19284179 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12410546 http://www.journalijdr.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/9934.pdf http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3092575 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276729262_A_pilot_study_on_the_efficacy_of_Valeriana_officinalis_mother_tincture_and_Valeriana_officinalis_3X_in_the_treatment_of_attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder https://bmccomplementalternmed.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s12906-015-0731-3?site=bmccomplementalternmed.biomedcentral.com https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0944711304703487 http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3983753 http://happybynature.com/plant_research/valeriana-officinalis/

7. Humulus lupulus

Humulus lupulus - An herbal tranquilizer
Humulus lupulus is an herb of the Traditional European Medicine (TEM).
Humulus lupulus has a history of use in the treatment
of symptoms like agitation, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia,
nervous tension, and irritability.
Modern use has employed this medicinal plant
in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder / ADHD.
Humulus lupulus has been scientifically proven
having calming & stress relieving effects.
As a result, it has a positive effect on the following complaints:
sleeplessness (insomnia)
restlessness, stress & anxiety
feelings of depression
convulsions & spasms
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder / ADHD
female endocrine disturbances
sources

http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/medwelljournals/javaa/2012/2570-2575.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22815680 https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Sedating+effects+of+Humulus+lupulus+L.+extracts.-a0153402767 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22849837 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16860977 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25183509 http://www.sleepaidsreviews.com/hops.html http://www.naturalhealthresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Hops-Humulus-lupulus-L.-Dry-Extract-May-Help-Alleviate-Anxiety-Depression-and-Stress.pdf http://www.innerpath.com.au/matmed/herbs/Humulus_lupulus.htm http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4103727 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/250879531_Hopfen_scheint_einige_Symptome_der_Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitatsstorung_ADHS_zu_verbessern

8. Passiflora incarnata

Passiflora incarnata - An anxiolytic remedy
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
is used traditionally in America and in Europe
as a calming herb for anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria.
The effects of passionflower tend to be milder than other herbs
used to treat anxiety including valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
and kava (Piper methysticum).
The above-ground parts (flowers, leaves, and stems)
of the passionflower are used for medicinal purposes.
Passiflora incarnata has been scientifically proven
having anxiolytic, antispasmodic & stress relieving effects.
As a result, it has positive effects on the following complaints:
anxiety or stress
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
pre-surgical anxiety
sleep disorders
antispasmodic & seizure disorder
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
antidepressant-like effect
analgesic activity.
sources

http://naturalanxietymeds.com/passionflower/ http://cdn.naturaldispensary.com/downloads/A%20Research%20Review%20of%20Passionflower.pdf https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-871-passionflower.aspx?activeingredientid=871&activeingredientname=passionflower http://blattgolddrbecker.blogspot.ch/2015/11/passionsblume-bei-angst.html http://www.progressivehealth.com/try-passion-flower-for-insomnia-and-anxiety.htm https://supplementsinreview.com/sleep/passionflower-sleep/ http://medicalobserver.com/forschung/201108615/studie-mit-passionsblumenkraut-gegen-nervoese-Unruhe http://medicine.tums.ac.ir:803/files/article/4920/passiflora.pdf http://www.medicinaoral.com/pubmed/medoralv22_i1_p95.pdf https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00540-011-1265-6 http://www.pascoe.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Akhondzadeh_Future-Drugs_2005_Passiflora-ADHD.pdf http://www.herbmedpharmacol.com/PDF/JHP-3-41.pdf http://globalresearchonline.net/journalcontents/volume10issue1/Article-033.pdf https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Anticonvulsant-effects-of-aerial-parts-of-Passiflo-Nassiri-Asl-Shariati-Rad/5b41050ec3cfb7ca517b66acbe2118243a94fed3

9. Piper methysticum

Piper methysticum - A natural cure for anxiety
Kava or kava-kava is a small shrub grown in Pacific islands,
mainly Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, and Hawaii.
Islanders have used the kava plants
for centuries in social rituals, religious ceremonies
and for medicinal purposes.
For centuries, the root of kava (Piper methysticum)
has been used as a folk medicine
by South Pacific Islanders
to enhance relaxation and mood,
and to promote restful sleep.
Piper methysticum is nowadays widely spread used
as an anxiety-reliever and as a sedative.
More recently, research has confirmed the benefits,
safety and efficacy of Piper methysticum (Kava kava).
Caution:
According to the WHO report,
rare cases of liver toxicity (from 1990s - 2002)
have been reported.
The full WHO report on liver toxicity cases
is available at the following website:

Piper methysticum is widely spread used
as an anxiety-reliever and as a sedative.
Piper methysticum has healing effects
on the following complaints:
anxiety disorders & generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
anxiety accompanied by depression
stress & insomnia
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
epilepsy & convulsions.
sources

http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/43630/1/9789241595261_eng.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12369257 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19430766 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9065962 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1930344 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10653213 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23635869 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19430766 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12404572 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11536390 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090123213001112 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21827936 http://www.gaiaherbs.com/products/detail/269/Kava-Kava-Root

10. Eschscholzia californica

Eschscholzia californica - A relaxing medicinal plant
Eschscholzia californica is an annual or perennial herb
that is native to western North America.
California poppy is an attractive native wildﬂower
that can be grown in the garden.
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
is a sedative and sleep-promoting herb
used in a variety of herbal remedies
for relaxation and easing mild anxiety.
Because of its mild sedative and analgesic properties,
it’s often given to children.
It is similar in its effect to the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum)
but is much milder in its action
and does not depress the central nervous system.
The major health properties of the California poppy
are sedative, analgesic, mild narcotic and antispasmodic in action.
Eschscholzia californica has healing effects
on the following complaints:
mild-to-moderate anxiety disorders
stress & sleep disorders (insomnia)
antispasmodic & analgesic effect
mild narcotic / mild anesthetic.
sources

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14741074 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1680240 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1680240 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/11837026_Neurophysiological_Effects_of_an_Extract_ofEschscholzia_californica_ChamPapaveraceae https://herbalref.com/eschscholzia-california-poppy-eschscholziae-herba/ http://naturalmentalhealthcare.net/california-poppy-for-sleep-depression-and-anxiety/ https://progressiveherbalism.com/californian-poppy/ https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-104-CALIFORNIA+POPPY.aspx?activeIngredientId=104&activeIngredientName=CALIFORNIA+POPPY&source=0 https://thenaturopathicherbalist.com/herbs/d-f/eschscholzia-californica/ http://royalkava.com/california-poppy-and-kava-kava-liquid-extract-organic-california-poppy-eschscholzia-californica-and-kava-kava-piper-methysticum-tincture-2-oz/ https://bestnaturaltips.com/natural-remedies-for-adhd-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalifornischer_Mohn#Verwendung_als_Heilmittel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eschscholzia_californica#Uses