Fennel
(Foeniculum vulgare) - relieves gastrointestinal problems and
is used widely in Italy as an aromatic condiment and as a medicine.
Kava
- is an herbal remedy that helps minimize anxiety. Kava Tincture
or capsule is made from the dried roots and rhizome of a bush
of the pepper.
Hop
(Humulus lupulus) - has a bitter flavor and aroma. It is used
as a sedative and causes a relaxing effect on the nervous system.
Motherwort
(Leonurus) - has rather a pungent odor and a very bitter taste.
Nonetheless, it helps stabilize emotions and has a calming effect.
Skullcap
- is also called helmet flower for the shape of the flowers,
which look like a knight's helmet with the visor up. It's tincture
or capsules help relax and nourish the nervous system and induce
sleep.
Saint
John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) - commonly used as alternative
medicine for the treatment of mild depression. The flowers of
the plant have been used for centuries to heal skin wounds and
treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
Valerian
shrub (Valeriana officinalis) - is cultivated as an ornamental;
its roots are the source of a sedative drug. Its calming effect
helps anxiety and relieves people with insomnia.
Evidence
may differ depending on the supplement and the anxiety disorder;
however, the use of these herbal remedies for anxiety
can collaborate in developing dietary supplement strategies
that minimize health risks and maximize benefits to well-being.