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Are there herbs that can be used to combat depression with anxiety?
I have anxiety periodically but am depressed lately. I don't like to go shopping, too many people and too much noise. I've lost interest in things and my whole body hurts inside plus I'm not sleeping. But I do not do medication of any kind...I'm 57 and have never had to take medication except for a little while when I could not control the panic attacks. I control it now but need something to keep edge off when I do have to go out. On top of that I just don't feel like myself anymore!
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- JasonLv 49 years agoFavorite Answer
Stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia often occur together. A combination of St. John's wort and passionflower is thought to have a synergistic action in relieving anxiety associated with depression.
Source(s): 1.) St Johns Wort for Anxiety and Depression http://www.herbalanxietyremedies.org/2011/09/st-jo... 2.) Passionflower for Anxiety and Sleep Difficulties http://www.herbalanxietyremedies.org/2011/01/passi... 3.) Herbal Remedies for Anxiety and Related Complaints http://www.herbalanxietyremedies.org/ 4.) Herbs for Anxiety, Insomnia, and Related Complaints http://www.herbalanxietyremedies.org/p/herbs-for-a... 5.) Herbal Remedies for Anxiety - Is Little Knowledge Dangerous? http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-a... - Anonymous9 years ago
You might want to look into Black Cohosh. There are a number of herbs that treat depression and anxiety, but there effectiveness depends on the cause of the imbalance. At 57 and the combination of your symptoms (insomnia, sensitivity to stimulation, achiness), plus not feeling like yourself, I would consider a hormone balancer for menopause like Cohosh. It treats anxiety, insomnia, moodiness, and menopausal achiness.
Passionflower can also be successful for depression that accompanies anxiety as can an ayurvedic herb called Shankhapushpi. Valerian might help with the insomnia, but I would not depend on it alone to help with the depression. St. John's Wart can be good for depression, but I have not found it helpful for anxiety. Honestly, I would try the Black Cohosh first.
- neetLv 69 years ago
Kava kava, is used to relieve anxiety. St. John's Wort is used for depression. Valerian is used for insomnia.
Source(s): http://nccam.nih.gov/health/stjohnswort http://search2.google.cit.nih.gov/search?q=valeria... http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/news/20090514/k... - Anonymous5 years ago
You have two good answers here, I can't do any better, sorry.
