Herbs are medicinal plants which had been long used for treatment of various ailments and disease. It is interesting to note that these medicinal plants can now be used to treat anxiety. Is the use of herbs safe? There is a degree of safety and danger depending on how you use herbs. Many people now use herbs to treat anxiety. Herbs as compared to drugs are natural ways of treatment and are even less expensive with no side effects at all. You may even want to grow them at your own backyard.

Brewing and drinking chamomile tea helps your body relax and tone the nervous system. In this way, anxiety attack is prevented.

The Valerian tincture may be taken in every 2 hours when there is a severe anxiety attack. It works on the nervous system as it controls and relaxes muscle movements. However, be careful of its drowsiness effect as it may take you to fall asleep. There are some who even use this as sleeping aid.

The lemon balm can be boiled as a tea and helps in lowering down blood pressure and calm the digestive tract.

A hot bath with a few drops of lavender essential oil makes the body relaxed and renewed thus, preventing any anxiety attack. It gives you an uplifted feeling and free from any worry or anxiety.

Using herbs to treat anxiety is healthy and well accepted. However, if you are taking in anti-depression medications, it will be better to consult first your physician before trying herbal treatment. Do not self medicate just because you want to try it and you have heard it from a friend. Your doctor can be the best person to give you an advice especially if it is a chronic and advanced stage of anxiety disorder.

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