Quit cannabis, what is the best herbal remedy for depression/anxiety/unwell... so i dont need anti depressant!
Question: Looking for good natural suplements to beat the anxiety/stress and genral panic and feeling of uneasyness from quitting cannabis. I am taking a multi vitamin and green tea's.. how good is st john wort in comparison to anti depressants? Is there anything else i can try for the better on my body? plz reply with serious answers only :D
Answers: Looking for good natural suplements to beat the anxiety/stress and genral panic and feeling of uneasyness from quitting cannabis. I am taking a multi vitamin and green tea's.. how good is st john wort in comparison to anti depressants? Is there anything else i can try for the better on my body? plz reply with serious answers only :D
St John's Wort relaxes me like crazy. There are other herbs though...Chamomile, lemon balm and linden flowers are all considered mild relaxants and tranquilizers. Lemon balm is particularly good for digestive problems linked to anxiety. Skullcap is somewhat stronger, while valerian, hops (humulus lupulus), and passionflower all have an even stronger effect on the central nervous system. These three help with insomnia and can be combined to advantage. However, hops should not be used with marked depression, and valerian-to be effective- must be used in fairly high dosage (1/2 to 1 tsp of the tincture). If the anxiety is associated with palpitations, use motherwort. If it is connected to high blood pressure, use cramp bark (Viburnum opulus) and linden blossoms. For all herbs, make an infusion by pouring boiling water over 1 to 3 tsp of the dried herbs or a handful of fresh herbs. Steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Take a small cupful three or four times a day. You can buy the tincture of any of these herbs in a health food store; follow the directions on the bottle. Glad you quit. Real life is pretty cool once you get used to it. Good luck and Godspeed.
St. John's wart has been shown to be effective in improving mood. However, it probably isn't as effective as prescribed antidepressants. It is helpful for more mild symptoms. A B-complex vitamin can be added too along with your multivitamin. That helps to improve energy and mood. I don't know if you are on any meds, but St. John's can interfere with some of them...such as birth control pills.
Chamomile tea. chamomile is a muscle relaxer.
depression, anxiety etc are organic problems (you have a neurotransmitter problem) and medications are the best for resolving these problems. Herbal is great, but they will not give you a compound that will directly address your specific needs but may only give you a little symptom relief. Just my two cents from someone who suffers from depression/anxiety
fish oils also combat depression
St. John's Wort, B-12 and Choline.