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Anti-Anxiety Remedies

Anxiety disorders result in nervous feelings and panic, and can often be painful, uncomfortable and even debilitating for patients who suffer from them. If you suffer from anxiety and do not wish to take traditional medicines, consider the following herbal and homeopathic remedies, which are reported to reduce the frequency and severity of anxiety.

  1. Use Jasmine and Sandalwood Oils

    • Sandalwood and jasmine natural oils have been reported to have a calming effect that can relax the mind and reduce feelings of anxiety. Available in most health food stores, the oils can be placed in different areas of the home or applied directly to the skin. When using the oils, refrain from strenuous mental activity, and turn off any electronics, including televisions, radios and cellphones, to reduce noise. Focus on your breathing, and inhale and exhale deeply to reduce anxiety and lower blood pressure.

    Use Passionflower

    • Passionflower is considered by many to be a natural anti-anxiety supplement and is available in a pill form at most health food stores. The herb has natural heath properties that lower blood pressure and reduce hyperactivity and nervous tension. Side effects are rare, but they include drowsiness, headache, mild stomach discomfort and tachycardia, or a faster heart rate. Homeopathic experts recommend patients take 200-300 mg of Passionflower extract twice a day for best results.

    Take Proper Care Of Yourself

    • The most important steps patients can take to reduce the frequency or severity of anxiety are often the most basic, and include warm baths, exercise and eating right. Patients who suffer from a panic attack or severe feelings of anxiety should immediately calm their body and mind with a warm bath, and daily exercise is also known to reduce the frequency of anxious feelings. In addition, patients should consume diets that are low in carbohydrates and fat and high in nutrients. High levels of sugar may also cause hyperactivity, which can result in feelings of anxiety, and should therefore be avoided.

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