Mar

Herbal Remedies For Treating Panic Attacks

I’m the type of person that I don’t like to be on doctor prescribed medication. Not sure why, guess it just makes me feel old, or, not in control and I don’t like either feeling. Anyway, I have done some research on different natural herbal remedies that work for panic attacks. The following are the ones that are traditionally used:

CATNIP - the tea has a soothing effect, relieves anxiety
FENNEL - the tea relieves gastrointestinal upset
KAVA - Tincture or capsules help minimize anxiousness
HOPS - Relaxing effect on nervous system
MOTHERWORT - Tincture helps stabilize emotions has calming effect
PASSIONFLOWER - Used in tea or as tincture to promote relaxation and calm
SKULLCAP - Tincture or capsules help relax and nourish nervous system and induce sleep
ST. JOHN’S WART - Tincture helps restore emotional stability and ease depression
VALERIAN - Tincture or capsules aid sleep

I myself used Valerian and think it worked for me. Make sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any herbal supplements to make sure they don’t counteract with any prescribed medication you might be on.

Another thing that people like to use is aromatherapy oils. Here are some that are traditionally used:

Bergamot is said to be refreshing and uplifting. It has a sweet and spicy scent. Its properties are antidepressant, antiseptic, and antispasmodic.

Cedarwood is said to be soothing and strengthening. It has a woody scent. Its properties are antifungal, antiseptic, astringent, and expectorant, sedative.

Geranium effects are comforting and healing. It has a floral, sweet, earthy scent. Its properties are antifungal, antiseptic, and antispasmodic, diuretic.

Lavender is said to be calming and therapeutic. It has a floral, sweet, woody, herbal scent. Its properties are analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, insecticide, sedative.

Lemon is said to be refreshing and stimulating. It has a fresh, sharp citrus scent. Its properties are antiseptic, astringent, antiviral, and stimulant.

Neroli is said to be relaxing. It has a refreshing floral scent. Its properties are antidepressant, antiseptic, and antispasmodic, sedative.

Patchouli is said to be relaxing. It has a sweet, spicy, woody scent to it. Its properties are antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, and diuretic, sedative.

Sandalwood is said to be warming and relaxing. It has a woody, sweet and exotic scent to it. Its properties are anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, and sedative.

Sweet Marjoram is said to be soothing and warming. It has a warm, spicy scent. Its properties are analgesic, antiseptic, and antispasmodic, diuretic.

I hope this gives you some information on the different herbal options that are available for Panic Attacks. I’m sure there are many more, these are just the ones I know about at this time.

I think it’s nice to know that there are other natural options available to help ease the symptoms of panic attacks besides taking prescription medication. I’ve found this website that has most of these herbal remedies, check it out: Click Here

Please come back soon and feel free to leave comments.

Striving for Life Without Panic Attacks,
Shawnna
http://www.helpwithpanicattack.com/free/index.htm

Share and Enjoy: