Did you know that you don’t need to take expensive narcotics just to cure the unwanted feeling of anxiety if you only know the right herbal remedies for anxiety? Yes, you may have a stock of medicinal herbs in your backyard garden and not even be fully aware of it. Not only will you save time by going to the nearest drug store, but you will also save a great deal of money if you use herbs instead of commercially prepared anxiety medications. So now that you’re interested, what are herbal remedies for anxiety that you can comfortably use at home?

First of all there is the “Kava Kava” or simply Kava. When ingested, its leaves are said to reduce anxiety. If you have this in your backyard, you can boil its leaves and drink it. Otherwise, they are commercially available but still affordable products of this herb. You can serve it in the form of tea or in capsules. There is also the herb Humulus lupulus or “Hops”. It is from the marijuana family, although it does not contain as much addictive substance. The positive thing about this herb is that it works in a similar way to cannabis (a typical marijuana herb) when it comes to calming the nervous system. However, keep in mind that since it comes from the marijuana family, excessive use of this herb could damage the nervous system.

In addition, there is the Leonurus cardiaco or simply Motherwort. This herb comes from the mint family and has the same tingly flavor if you prepare it properly. This herb is particularly known to be used by women, especially for periods of hormonal imbalance, such as during menstrual cycles, pregnancy, childbirth, and afterbirth. It has a proven effect in stabilizing emotions and calming the whole body.

The best thing about these herbal remedies for anxiety is that they are also effective in treating extensive anxiety effects. For example, some people who have anxious arousal or excessive panic when worried also end up having insomnia. Due to the general calming effects of these herbs, they are also efficient in inducing easy and restful sleep for users. In some herbs, depression can also be prevented. So if you are experiencing a lot of disturbances in your quality of life, just take these herbal remedies for anxiety.