Natural Treatments For Depression

Millions of people around the world have depression and majority of them are not aware that they are suffering from it.‭ ‬Depression is curable although most of the people suffering from depression do not seek medical help.‭ ‬However,‭ ‬there are several natural treatments for depression.‭ ‬It is important though to consult your doctor particularly if you are using  doctor prescribed medication.‭

St. John's Wort - A Proven Natural Treatment for Depression
Results of over‭ ‬20‭ ‬clinical trials suggest that the herb St.‭ ‬John‭’‬s Wort is effective in treating mild to moderate depression.‭ ‬It has long been used in folk medicine to treat sadness,‭ ‬worry,‭ ‬nervousness and poor sleep.‭ ‬It may take‭ ‬4‭ ‬to‭ ‬6‭ ‬weeks before results are seen.‭

‬Side effects may include dizziness,‭ ‬dry mouth,‭ ‬indigestion and fatigue.‭ ‬Although St.‭ ‬John‭’‬s Wort is safe to take,‭ ‬it may interfere with the effectiveness of prescription drugs being taken at the same time.‭ ‬The herb is not recommended for pregnant and nursing women,‭ ‬children or people with bipolar disorder and those with liver or kidney disease.‭ ‬St.‭ ‬John‭’‬s Wort is available in drug stores and online in the form of capsules,‭ ‬tablets,‭ ‬liquid extracts,‭ ‬or tea.‭

Other Treatments For Depression
Another natural treatment for depression is green tea.‭ ‬A recent Japanese study suggests that green tea may be effective in fighting depression particularly in older men and women.‭  ‬Researched discovered that people over the age of‭ ‬70‭ ‬who drank more than‭ ‬4‭ ‬cups of green tea a day are less likely to have depression than people the same age who drank less than the said amount.‭

‬It is worth noting‭ ‬that green tea‭’‬s cousins‭ ‬– oolong and black tea‭ ‬– do not have the anti-depression effect as green tea.‭ ‬This is because,‭ ‬although harvested from the same plant,‭ ‬both oolong and black tea do not have theanine which is present in green tea.‭ ‬Theanine is an amino acid similar to glutamate which,‭ ‬according to scientists,‭ ‬has a calming effect on the brain.‭ ‬This apparently is the reason why green tea is an effective natural anti-depressant.‭

Rose Petals For Depression
There are‭ ‬other‭ ‬various kinds of teas which‭ ‬have anti-depressant benefits.‭ ‬Rose petals are believed to be effective in reducing depression symptoms.‭ ‬Prepare the tea by adding rose petals to‭ ‬boiling water.‭ ‬Let the mixture stand and cool.‭ ‬Take it‭ ‬2-3‭ ‬times daily.‭ ‬Add sugar as necessary.‭ ‬One can drink this whenever feeling depressed.‭ ‬

Licorice Tea
‬Licorice Tea is also recommended because Licorice‭ ‬helps in depression treatment.‭ ‬It is ideal to have at least three cups of Licorice Tea per day.‭ ‬A tea made of holy basil‭ ‬and sage should also be tried.‭ ‬The tea is made by adding‭ ¼‬ teaspoon of holy basil and‭ ½‬ teaspoon of sage to a hot cup of water.‭ ‬The said tea can be taken up to a couple of cups each day.‭

Chamomile
‬For something even simpler than this,‭ ‬try infusing a teaspoon of chamomile in a cup of boiling water.‭

Treating Depression Naturally With Herbal remedies
Herbs are also used to treat depression.‭ Some very effective and commonly used herbal remedies for depression are:

• ‬Ashwagandha. Another common herb which is very effective in relieving stress and depression-related symptoms is ashwagandha.‭ ‬Its properties help remove negative thoughts from the mind.‭
• Brahmi. A common herb used is Brahmi. ‬Its oil has a soothing and relaxing effect on the mind.‭ ‬Using it regularly can help prevent a person from feeling depressed.
• ‬Cardamom is also used to reduce stress and depression.‭ ‬Its pleasing odor helps relax the mind and body.‭ ‬Cardamom can be taken by putting it in your tea.‭ ‬
• Other herbs which have soothing properties and help treat depression are gugul,‭ ‬jatamansi and turmeric.

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