Home remedies for effective respite from anxiety symptoms
Anxiety is one of the most rapidly increasing and common mental health disorders today. However, while dealing with it can be a challenge, it is still manageable with lifestyle changes, psychotherapy, and medication. Even some natural and home remedies can mitigate your symptoms including heart palpitations, digestive issues, and muscle tension that you may experience during an anxiety attack. Check out these five.
Lavender
Lavender has been used to treat multiple symptoms of anxiety for a long time. Experts say that it has over 100 active ingredients including linalool and linalyl acetate, which could offer respite when sniffed. All you have to do is add a few drops of lavender essential oil to a diffuser or rub it on your wrist and inhale the aroma.
Saffron
Inhaling the potent aroma of saffron can also help you calm down during episodes of anxiety attacks. Research has indicated its potential as an antidepressant and anxiolytic; so you can consume it any time, with or without food or water, to promote well-being. However, it is best to steep a few saffron strands in boiling water, filter, and then drink the infusion.
Chamomile
Studies suggest that long-term use of chamomile has been found effective in alleviating moderate to severe symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Chamomile is known for its sedative properties, which can help relax muscles and senses and promote better sleep. Boil water and add dried chamomile flowers. Allow it to steep for a while, then filter and sip before bedtime or as needed.
Kava
Another anxiety reliever is kava as it brings feelings of relaxation and euphoria. It can help you fall asleep if anxiety is keeping you awake. Several clinical studies have found kava to be effective in treating symptoms associated with anxiety. Make a paste of Piper methysticum plant roots, boil it in a cup of water, cool it down, and consume the kava beverage.
Passionflower
If the major symptoms of your anxiety include insomnia and random but sharp pains in the body, passionflower can lower them. Experts have it that passionflower increases the levels of a chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which lowers the activity of some brain cells and helps you relax. Dry a passionflower, make its powder, steep in boiling water, filter, and drink.
