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Herbal remedies for depression

Safe, effective herbs for depression

Specific herbal remedies for depression have been shown to be as effective as high priced prescriptions that come with many side effects.

Herbs for depression are convenient, reasonably priced & like many other herbs, impart many benefits apart from relieving depression.

Below are a links to other resources & list of top herbs with descriptions, dosage & precautions.

Herbal remedies for depression Of course, if depression is long lasting or leading to thoughts of harming self or others, you must seek medical attention.

For mild to moderate depression, herbs may be the way to go but we suggest you use all the available resources to attack this sometimes paralyzing condition.

Our sister sites detail the benefits of water with salt & exercise on health, useful info that complements suggestions on this page. Click on them for some great tips for managing depression.

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List of herbal remedies for depression

Herbs for depression include licorice root LICORICE: Natural remedy for depression has numerous antidepressant ingredients. Add licorice root to other herbal teas, 3x daily, to help relieve symptoms.

ST. JOHN’S-WORT: This herbal remedy for depression may be more powerful than prescriptions Elavil & Tofranil, with fewer, or no, side effects. Appears to help in 70% of the cases. Should also improve sleep quality. May help in tea form: 2 tsps dried herb & c. hot water. Take capsules as directed or tincture, 1 tsp 2 - 3x daily. Takes several weeks for effect.

GINGER: Has a long history of use for mild depression. As tea or extract, use as directed.

LAVENDER: One of the herbal remedies that relaxes & invigorates, promotes sleep also. Add to bath, drink as tea, ½ tsp tincture 2 - 3x daily.

Natural remedy for depression: Oats OATS: Natural remedy for depression is good for depression & anxiety. Tea: steep 1 tbls seeds, c. hot water, 15 minutes. Tincture: 1 - ½ tsp, 3x daily.

PURSLANE: This herbal remedy for depression is a food that is great in salads. May work because of the beneficial effect of magnesium & potassium on depression.

ROSEMARY: One of the herbal remedies for depression in the form of essential oils. Add to vegetable oil or lotions & use as mood lifting massage lotion.

Other helpful essential oils include:
Herbal remedy for depression Bergamot

Basil

Chamomile

Clary sage

Jasmine

Lavender

Neroli.

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