3 Natural Remedies to Fight Anxiety

Natural remedies for anxiety, nervousness and stress are usually made with herbs or soothing properties, like the teas of lemongrass, chamomile and St. John's wort.

These herbs work in the central nervous system, providing a feeling of tranquility and welfare which relaxes and takes away anxiety.

Here's how to prepare these 3 Natural Remedies To Fight Anxiety:

1. Lemon balm tea, also known as Melissa:

   • Ingredients:

     • 2 tablespoons of lemon balm;
     • 150 ml (1 cup of tea) boiling water.
   • How to make and take:
     • Add the lemon balm to the boiling water;
     • Turn off the heat and cover for 10 minutes;
     • Strain the tea and drink a cup of lemon balm 3 times a day;
   • Contraindications and side effects: It should not be used in cases of hypothyroidism or low blood pressure.
2. Chamomile tea:
   • Ingredients:
     • 1 liter of boiling water;
     • 1 tablespoon of chamomile;
   • How to make and take:
     • Put the chamomile in the boiling water;
     • Turn off the heat and cover for 10 minutes;
     • Strain the tea and drink a cup of chamomile tea 3 to 4 times a day.
   • Contraindications and side effects: In excess, it can cause nausea;
3. Herbal tea:
   • Ingredients:
     • 20g of St. John's wort;
     • Half liter (500 ml) of water.
   • How to make and take:
     • Put the sage and water in a pan;
     • Let it boil for 10 minutes;
     • Coe and drink 3 cups of St. John's wort tea per day;
   • Contraindications and side effects: It is contraindicated in case of pregnancy and for women taking contraceptives; can cause side effects such as fatigue, dry mouth, lack of orgasm, increased sweating and urinary frequency.

These natural remedies help control and combat mild cases of anxiety. If symptoms persist, consult a general practitioner, GP, or go directly to a psychiatrist. There are specific medications and other types of anxiety treatment that may be needed, as the case may be.