| Generalized anxiety disorder or GAD is characterized | | | | Below are some common herbs used in anxiety |
| by excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about | | | | disorder treatment. |
| everyday life events. People with symptoms of | | | | - Passion Flower |
| generalized anxiety disorder tend to always expect | | | | This is a natural plant that is used to treat anxiety, |
| disaster and can't stop worrying about health, money, | | | | amongst other ailments. Its has unique calming |
| family, work or school. In people with GAD, the worry | | | | properties, and can also reduce body tremors from |
| often is unrealistic or out of proportion for the situation. | | | | fear. It promotes better sleep, and can act as a |
| Daily life becomes a constant state of worry, fear and | | | | painkiller. It also contains anti depressants, and is used |
| dread. | | | | for high blood pressure and epilepsy. |
| Generalized anxiety disorder often begins at an early | | | | - Lavender |
| age, and the symptoms may develop more slowly | | | | This is a more popular alternative than the passion |
| than in other anxiety disorders. Many people with | | | | flower, and is also known for its calming properties. It is |
| generalized anxiety disorder can't recall when they last | | | | also one of the more effective treatments for panic |
| felt relaxed or at ease. | | | | attacks, and is a tonic for the nervous system. |
| You may find it impossible to banish your fears and | | | | - Lemon Balm |
| worries, even when you're trying to relax or unwind. | | | | This is used to calm the digestive and nervous system, |
| This anxiety can go on for months and months. You | | | | and also reduces blood pressure. It is uncertain if used |
| may feel you've lost control over managing it. And it | | | | alone, lemon balm is effective for treating anxiety |
| may interfere with your ability to carry out daily | | | | attacks. It is usually taken with Valerian, Chamomile or |
| routines. You may feel anxious and worried about | | | | Passion flower. |
| things both large and small. | | | | - Kava |
| People who suffer from anxiety disorder seldom seek | | | | It is an effective tranquilizer, and whilst it is not an |
| help as they either feel embarrassed about their | | | | addictive substance, research suggests that it may be |
| problem, or they are unaware of even having a | | | | linked to liver problems. |
| problem. Safe to say, if you are reading this article | | | | - Valerian |
| then you probably have an idea that you need help, | | | | This is another natural plant used for treating anxiety. It |
| and that there is help available. There are many | | | | also promotes better sleep, allowing for the body to |
| symptoms that people who suffer from anxiety | | | | rest and recuperate. |
| disorder experience, ranging from the physical to the | | | | - Chamomile |
| psychological. | | | | Chamomile flower leaves are used to make tea, and |
| It is important to understand as much as you can | | | | is a natural alternative for treating anxiety. It also |
| about your problem, and the possible treatment and | | | | reduces fever, encourages sleep and enhances the |
| cure before you speak to your doctor or health care | | | | body’s metabolism. |
| provider. This will help you to ask the right questions | | | | - Dandelion |
| and understand the treatment options that are at your | | | | The roots and leaves are used to treat the body’s |
| disposal. Anxiety disorder is a serious problem as it | | | | internal systems, and through it, provide relief for some |
| can affect your life. | | | | of the symptoms of anxiety. It is commonly used in |
| Natural herbs are less costly than medication, and | | | | salads and tea, and can also be used as a substitute |
| consist of herbs, vitamins and botanicals. | | | | for coffee. |