Natural Remedies For Depression

Herbs For Depression

Depression Herbs Listed Alphabetically: Ashwaganda: Ashwaganda has been used in India for thousands of years in ayurvedic (ancient) medicine as a depression and anxiety remedy. University and medical researchers have been studying Ashwaganda since at least the early 1960s. Chemical analysis shows that Ashwaganda contains compounds thought to have anti-stress properties. Ashwaganda works by suppressing dopamine receptors in the brain. It helps the body adapt to stress by both calming and rebuilding the nervous system. Further, it helps stimulate respiratory function and smooth muscle relaxations. Ashwaganda also has immune supportive properties and helps support the thyroid gland. Balm: A member of the mint ...

So What Is Depression Anyway?

What Is Depression? Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a couple of days. When a person has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder and those who care about him or her. Depression is a common but serious illness, and most who experience it need treatment to get better. Many people with a depressive illness never seek treatment. But the vast majority, even those with the most severe depression, can get better with treatment. Intensive research into the illness has ...