List of herbs that can help with anxiety and stress relief
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There are very few mental health problems that are more stigmatized than psychosis. Although the term psychosis is broad one, it covers some of the most frightening and debilitating psychological symptoms. A person suffering from a psychotic break will often see and hear things that aren’t there, have delusions of grandeur or fear that they …
Skullcap/Scullcap is a little blue flower with big benefits. It’s proven to fight inflammation and anxiety, and promotes a heart-healthy lifestyle by reducing cholesterol. It even has applications for people with severe allergies or who suffer from anxiety. If you’re looking for a new herb to add in to your daily regimen, Skullcap could be …
There are many herbs out there to help relieve anxiety, ease restlessness, and soothe stomach pains, but none are as beneficial as passion flower. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, high blood pressure, or other problems, then consider adding passion flower extract or capsules to your daily herbal regimen. It’s a cheap and easy …
Feeling anxious? Stressing about a particular work assignment? Everyone can relate. But there’s no need for prescription medication. There are plenty of herbal remedies out there for you. They’re all natural, with added benefits, and a low cost. Here are several that might do the trick. Chamomile Chamomile is one of the most common ingredients …
Marijuana is the single most popular recreational drug in use today around the world. For hundreds of years, consumers of cannabis have used this weedy flowering plant to relieve stress, entertain themselves, heighten experiences and just generally have a good time. Smokeable Herbs is proud to present a 3 part exhaustive list of marijuana extracts, …
Marijuana is one of the most popular herbal medicines in the world. When smoked or eaten, marijuana relieves stress and anxiety, causes a pleasant tingling sensation, can help with insomnia, promote weight gain and appetite, and even treat cancer. Marijuana is commonly found either as dried and cured flower buds, or as one of many different types of extract.
Dried flower buds and leaves of the marihuanilla plant are used in Eastern medicine as a way to cleanse toxins from the blood and fight infection. It also increases circulation, lowers blood pressure, and can help with clotting issues. Marihuanilla is also mildly intoxicating, reduces anxiety, and causes feelings of relaxation.
Gotu Kola is typically smoked or brewed into a tea that helps with depression and nervousness. It reduces blood pressure and instills a sense of calm, along with a peaceful body high. Gotu Kola has also been used to increase memory and as a learning aid.
As one of the most popularly used herbal remedies, St. John’s Wort is very effective. It’s used almost exclusively to help with mood disorders. Scientific studies have been done proving that long-term use helps to eliminate depression and anxiety, and is sometimes smoked for mental clarity.
The dried and ground kanna plant is used by itself or to potentiate other herbs, like marijuana. Kanna is a mood enhancer, relieves anxiety, and increases tactile sensations. It’s also been used as part of aphrodisiac blends, and can help to make its users more relaxed and outgoing.
The dried rhizome of the calamus plant has been used for hundreds of years as a natural stimulant. Calamus root also reduces anxiety, promotes calm, and provides mental clarity and focus.