What is an herbal remedy for anxiety?
Be careful of Kava Kava. Some types include the arial parts and not just the roots, and are thus harsh on your liver. Regarding the previous answer; St. John’s Wort is anti-depressant, and probably similar in action to Prozac (a selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor) although with fewer side effects. It is more ‘anti-depressant’ than ‘anti-anxiety.’ When I tried it, it caused anxiety (I’m not depressed). I think belladonna has some sedative effects (the family name solanacea comes from the word ‘comforter’), though that’s not an herb that I’d use. It’s easy to overdose and kill yourself if you don’t know what you’re doing. Chamomile is often touted as relaxing, though I don’t know if that’s a pharmocological claim. Lemon Balm is another name for the previously mentioned ‘melissa.’ Valerian is used as a sedative, though I’ve never tried it myself. B-vitamins + ascorbates (non acidic, sugar-free vitamin C) can be helpful. Don’t get the sugary stuff, or ascorbic acid that most places sel
