Treatment folk remedies

Against anxiety and depression.

Against anxiety and depression. Among the causes of anxiety and depression are stress at work, domestic disputes, constant fear and worries about loved ones, social isolation and a lack of friendly contacts.

The risk of developing problems with the nervous system is also increased by replacing real communication with social networks and continuous access to information media, where an imbalance is usually observed — and it is not in favor of good news.

PHYTOTHERAPY OF ANXIETY-DEPRESSIVE CONDITIONS.

CHAMOMILE

Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs used for nervous tension, irritability and sleep disturbances. Chamomile teas and infusions restore the nervous system, help calm and relax after an emotionally intense day. This effect is achieved thanks to the powerful bioflavonoid apigenin.

A phyto bath with chamomile, sage and mint has a positive effect on the nervous system. To do this, take 2 tbsp. l. raw materials, mix it and pour 2 liters of boiling water. Insist for an hour. The filtered infusion is poured into a previously prepared bath, which is recommended for 15–20 minutes.

MELISSA

Lemon balm leaves contain a large amount of essential oil, the sedative and analgesic effect of which is determined by its active components monoterpenes. Drinking lemon balm tea reduces nervous tension, reduces irritability and improves sleep.

For lemon balm infusion, you will need 2 tbsp. l. dried chopped leaves. Pour raw materials with two cups of boiling water and let stand until cooled. In this case, the vessel is covered with a lid or saucer. You need to drink the infusion during the day, divided into several small portions. To use lemon balm to be effective, it is treated with a course of 3-4 weeks.

LAVENDER

Lavender flowers are used for chronic stress conditions, anxiety, irritability, depression. Due to the significant content of essential oil, they improve overall well-being, reduce aggressiveness, help focus, improve efficiency, and normalize sleep.

Applying lavender flowers is convenient, effective and enjoyable through aromatherapy. It can be arranged in various ways: put a lavender bouquet in the bedroom, add a few drops of lavender oil to an aroma lamp, or place a bag of plant flowers under a pillow.

BEAST

John’s wort herb is topical to use to combat anxiety, depression and during nervous exhaustion. It contains biologically active substances of various groups:

condensed anthracene derivatives (hypericin);
phloroglucinol derivatives (hyperforin);
flavonoids;
tannins.
The antidepressant effect of hypericin is explained by the inhibition of monoamine oxidase, which allows not to destroy the «happiness hormone» — serotonin; as well as the effect on dopaminergic structures by inhibiting dopamine-beta-hydroxylase, which, accordingly, blocks the conversion of dopamine to norepinephrine.

St. John’s wort helps with a bad mood, has a positive effect on mental and physical abilities and increases performance in case of chronic fatigue, emotional exhaustion and feelings of exhaustion.
St. John’s wort is especially soothing when combined with mint.

THOUSAND LEEDER

Yarrow helps well with depression and nervous disorders, and also normalizes sleep. Infusions and decoctions from this plant are especially effective for hysteria and hypochondria. Most often, yarrow is used in herbal collections, which include chamomile, St. John’s wort, and peppermint.

To make tea, pour 1-2 small spoons of yarrow into a cup and pour 150 ml of boiling water over the raw material. Leave to infuse, and strain after 10-15 minutes. Consume no more than three cups a day.