Herbal Depression Medicine
The neurotransmitter serotonin is the body's natural
antidepressant. Its circulation in the brain serves to control
the depressive mood. Many antidepressant prescriptions work by
boosting the activity of serotonin in the brain. This compound
is also found in some natural food sources and herbs. Ice cream
(which usually contains serotonin), for example, is known to
many people as a mood alleviator. Similarly, herbs and herbal
formulas can be used as depression medicine.
Famous Herbs for Depression
Some of the more well known herbs used as depression medicine
include Siberian ginseng, licorice, oat straw, ginkgo, thyme,
basil, spearmint, clove, rosemary, and so on. Before using any
of these herbs for treating the depressed mood, remember to get
information on the method of use, safety, and dosage etc.
Herbal Tonics for Depression
Using a single herb is not that effectual in alleviating
depressive symptoms as using a herbal tonic containing a
combination of herbs. The point in combining herbs is to
prevent the possible side effects that result from a single
herb. A herbal tonic used as depression medicine is therefore
more balanced. Some common herbal preparations are easy to make
and you can try these, though not without the approval of an
experienced expert in herbal treatments.
Antidepressant Tincture
Take one-half teaspoon tincture of each of the ingredients:
ginseng root, licorice root, lemon balm leaf, ashwaganda leaf.
Combine these with a teaspoon tincture of Saint-John's-wort
leaf and use three times daily by taking one dropper at a time.
You can also buy glycerites to use instead of tincture, which
contains alcohol.
Gentian Root Tea
This is a tasty herbal depression medicine, easy to prepare at
home. Take one-half ounce of well-chopped poplar bark and
gentian root. Put these in two pints of water and leave for 15
minutes. Bring to boil, and then add one-half ounce of agrimony
and the same quantity of centaury. Simmer the tea for about ten
minutes. Allow to cool and strain. It is fine to add a bit of
honey as sweetener. Use this tea three to four tablespoon
before taking meal.
Rosemary-Sage Tea
A readily prepared herbal depression medicine is the
rosemary-sage tea. Put one teaspoon of rosemary and one of sage
in two cups of water. Boil the mixture and allow steeping for
five minutes. Drink daily for a lighter mood.
Clove Tea
Clove tea is a good solution for lifting mild depression. Crush
some cloves. Add them to sage, camomile or peppermint tea along
with a dash of ginseng powder. Use daily twice or three
times.
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