Depression is a
normal response as part of our daily lives such as the loss of a job,
the death of a loved one, or illness. Over 30 million Americans suffer
from depression and the amount is increasing in an alarming rate.
Depression may be a mental disorder that can affect the way you eat and
sleep, and the way you feel about yourself. In this article, we will
discuss how to treat depression with herbs.
1. St. John wortSt. John wort works like some antidepressant medication such as Prozac and Zoloft. Intake of St. john wort helps to increase appetite, more interest in life, greater self-esteem and restoration of normal sleeping patterns.
2. Skullcap
Skullcap helps to reduce the symptoms of mild to moderate depression by increasing
the amount of serotonin in the body by inhibiting the
reuptake of Serotonin, and inhibits two chemicals interleukin-6 and Cortisol known to cause anxiety and depression.
3. HopsHops are the flowers of humulus lupulus. They have been used widely to relieve insomnia and help in promoting positive support for occasional anxious feelings, restlessness, nervousness, tension and symptoms of depression.
4. Passionflower Passionflower
contains flavonoids and monoflavonoids that help to promote emotional
balance through relaxation of the nervous system. It also acts as an
anxiolytic aiding relaxation, relief from occasional anxiety and
panic resulting from stress, and to ease tension.
5. Calamus root
Calamus
root has been used for centuries in strengthening immune system,
relieve pain, and preventing inflammation. It also helps to ward off
fatigue, increase body's energy, reduce stress, anxiety and depression.
6. Schizandra berry
Schizandra
berry is a creeping vine with small red berries native to Northern
China. Traditionally schizandra berry has been used widely to stimulate
immune defense, balance body functions, normalizing physical activity
and boosting energy. Recent study shows that it also helps to increase
the body's resistance to stress, anxiety, mood swing and depression.
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