Being emotional and worrisome about tidbits in your life is natural.

But if you are suffering from anxiety, can’t optimize mood swings or unable to clarify the cloud of mental stress, then this could lead to a major reason for depression.

Above all these emotional outbreaks turn into a dysfunction and other serious psychological illnesses.

According to numerous researchers based on distress, mental health problems cost you financially, socially and emotionally.

But surprisingly, there are more organic ways to minimize the psychological stress from your life than to walk into a psychiatrist’s clinic.

We often opt for quick remedies like painkillers, antidepressants or anti-insomnia medicine to suppress the agony we feel.

But little do we know that our daily diet, physical activity, sugar intake, alcohol consumption and numerous other factors play a vital role in maintaining the mental balance and throwing the outburst of negative emotions.

Adding greens to your diet, properly hydrating yourself, cutting down on sugar, smoking, and alcohol and incorporating moderate exercise regime can benefit you immensely to overcome the stresses.

Above, we have discussed the natural ways to optimize our lifestyle.

Thankfully, a wide variety of God gifted herbs are also present to save us from insomnia, herbs for mood swings, nervousness, anxiety or pain.

These herbs can do wonders by calming the nervous system and stimulating neurons in the brain to feel happy, relaxed and loosen up the mental stress.

Kava Kava

Kava KavaThe wonder plant all the way from South Pacific Islands have numerous benefits.

It has been used in ceremonies and as medicine for centuries.

Kava plant shows visible calming effects such as its deals with restlessness, anxiety, sleeplessness, and pain.

It also aids in relieving stress-related symptoms like muscle tension and spasm.

For insomnia patients, it often shows a great result in stimulating deep sleep without disturbing restful REM sleep.

Usage: Traditionally kava is used as a tea, kava root is often available in dietary supplements as powder and tincture.

Side effects

  • Kava should not be used with psychotropic medicine (a medicine used to treat psychiatric disorders)
  • Long-term use of kava can lead to liver damage
  • Alcohol aggravates the kava’s sedating effects. It is advised not to drive or use heavy machinery while the effect is ongoing.

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)For centuries, this flowering plant, St. John’s Wort has been used in Europe to treat depression and mood disorders.

This herbal medicine is best for treating numerous kind of disorders such as anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), severe depression and seasonal affective disorder.

Therefore it is one of the most widely used herbs for mood and emotional distresses.

Usage: The standard dose for adults suffering from depression is 300mg of St. John’s wort (of 0.3% hypericin extract) three times a day.

Side effects

  • John’s wort should not be used with antidepressants, birth control pills, the blood thinner, HIV and cancer medications.
  • Uncommon side effects are dizziness, headache, anxiety, stomach upset, sexual problems and fatigue.

Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)

Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)The everlasting calming herb belonging from the mint family is a highly used lemon balm.

Many people have benefitted and stated for its high calming effects such as it is used to relieve anxiety, restlessness and sleep problems.

Lemon balm is also beneficial in treating digestive problems, upset stomach, menstrual cramps, vomiting and psychological disorders including, hysteria, melancholia, and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

Due to its visible effects, many doctors suggest its usage for Alzheimer’s disease and autoimmune disorder involving the thyroid (Graves’ disease), high blood pressure, sores and insect bites.

Usage: Lemon balm leaves are often dried to make tea. It can be applied on the skin to treat cold sores and It is also used as aromatherapy for Alzheimer’s patients.

Side effects

  • There are no visible side effects associated with lemon balm, however, when taken raw it showed minor side effects like nausea and vomiting in some of its users.
  • It is suggested for pregnant and breastfeeding women to avoid taking lemon balm although there are no evident side effects.

Damiana

DamianaSimilar to rose, the wild shrub naturally grows in Mexico and Central America.

Damiana has natural chemicals which help in maintaining mental balance and calming the nerves.

Traditionally the leaf and stem of damiana are used to make medicine to treat a headache, depression, bedwetting, boosting mental and physical stamina.

Usage: The appropriate dose of damiana is based on different factors such as user’s health, age, and several other conditions.

It is required to consult physician or herbalist for proper guidance and Damianausage.

Side effects

  • Damiana is likely safe when taken in an appropriate amount.
  • It often shows side effects in patients suffering from diabetes.
    As it affects the glucose level in the blood (hypoglycemia), therefore it is advised to monitor diabetes if you are an active user of damiana.

Passionflower

PassionflowerPassiflora is a plant consist of chemicals which have sleep-inducing, muscle relaxing, calming and relieving effects.

The above ground part of the plant is used to make medicine to treat sleep problems (insomnia), general anxiety disorder and nervousness.

Passionflower is often used in combination with other herbal products to induce sedation to promote calmness and relaxation.

Other usages of passionflower are for the treatment of seizures, hysteria, excitability, high blood pressure, asthma and pain relief.

Some people often use passion flower as topical medicine to treat inflammation, hemorrhoids, skin burns and pain.

Usage: According to scientific research for the usage of generalized anxiety disorder, 40 drops of passion flower liquid extract daily is beneficial. Passionflower is also available in the form of tablets or tea.

Side effects

  • Passion flower doesn’t show any side effect when taken in right amount as of normally found in food.
  • If taken in large amount it could show negative effects like high blood pressure, confusion, dizziness, irregular muscle action, altered consciousness, nausea, and vomiting.

Golden Root (Rhodiola Rosea)

Golden Root (Rhodiola Rosea)Golden root is also known as Aaron’s rod is a flowering plant, commonly found in cold regions.

For centuries, golden root has been used by people to deal problems with extreme cold.

It is an adaptogen plant which has natural chemicals to reduce stress and optimize the power of the mind.

Its active ingredients help influence neurotransmitters as well as hormones that control mental performances.

Golden root is also an endurance level controller due to which it has high regards among bodybuilders.

It has various other benefits like optimizing physical performance, stimulating happiness and hopefulness in mind.

Usage: Rhodiola tea is mainly used as it is also said: “people who drink Rhodiola tea lives for more than 100 years”.

Golden root extracts are also available in powdered supplement form. It is advised to take not more than 180 to 600mg per day.

Side effects

  • There are no visible adverse effects related to goldenrod however, it is advised not to exceed the given dosage.
  • Should not be used on people suffering from fluid retention (heart or kidney diseases).

Oatstraw (Avena sativa)

Oatstraw (Avena sativa)From calcium to several other mineral deficiencies, Oatstraw is used to combat insufficiencies in a human body.

Avena sativa is a favorite cereal grain used as breakfast in western parts of the world for centuries.

Oatstraw is beneficial nervine, sedative and nutritive.

It boosts the quality of mental health and enhances psychoactive effects for treating nervousness, anxiety, mood, and behavior.

It is also considered in treating migraines, shingles, and fatigue and skin inflammation.

It helps in relaxing spasmodic muscles and often recommended to pregnant women to combat nervous exhaustion.

Usage: Is adopted by people such as young milky oats as a fresh tincture. Dried Oatstraw as tea and bath. Oat grains in cereals there are several forms of Oatstraw which for breakfast.

Side effects

  • There is no evidence of adverse effects related to usage of Oatstraw. However, it can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, gas and bloating.
  • If you have a problem while swallowing (for example in stroke patients) or trouble chewing, it is advised to avoid eating oats as it can cause blockage of the intestine.

Kratom

KratomBinomial name for kratom is MitragynaspeciosaKorth which natively grows in the region of Southeast Asia.

This tropical evergreen plant belongs to a coffee family.

It has a number of visible effects in the human brain, such as it causes alertness, relief from depression, controls mental balance, boost energy levels, relief fatigue, improve concentration, focus and mental acuity.

A large dose can also cause sedation as well analgesic effects.

Other advantages associated with kratom include lowering blood sugar levels, control hypertension, antidiarrheal effects, also relief from cold and allergy symptoms.

Usage: Dosage prescribed is usually based on person’s age, body mass, and general tolerance, so it is required to start with low to moderate dose.

Kratom generally comes in powdered form which can be mixed with coffee, juice or milk. The moderate dose of kratom usually lasts for up to 4 hours.

Side effects

Ashwagandha (Indian ginseng)

Ashwagandha (Indian ginseng)Ashwagandha is also known as winter cherry. It is one of the well-known Ayurvedic and Unani medicines.

Benefits related to ashwagandha are called adaptogenic as it is used as a general tonic to treat daily stresses.

Some of the other optimistic effects are anxiety reliever, deals with insomnia, backache, high blood pressure and menstrual problems.

The famous Dr. Frank Lipman has called ashwagandha the “nature’s miracle anti-stress and fatigue fighter” because it promotes longevity, vitality, energy boost, endurance, stamina and combats the mental and physical exhaustion.

Usage: Specific dose is based on person’s health, age, and body mass. Although doctors prescribe doses of dried root range from 3-6 grams per day.

Side effects

  • Long-term use of ashwagandha might cause nausea, stomach upset and vomiting.
  • For diabetic patients, it is recommended to avoid Ashwagandha with any other diabetic medication as it lowers blood sugar level.

Conclusion

Naturally grown plants and herbs are god gifted organic medicine to treat a number of disorders.

However, it is advised to consult herbalist or healthcare professionals before using such herbs for mood as every human body reacts differently, and an incorrect amount of dose could lead to possible dangers.

It is often advised especially for patients suffering from other major diseases as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women to consult their physician for proper guidance.

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