| By reading this entire article, you will learn the names | | | | The second popular herbal remedy for panic attacks is |
| of the two herbs that have been used most | | | | Kava Kava. This herb, which comes from the South |
| successfully in treating anxiety panic attacks, and you | | | | Pacific islands, has proved to be good for both stress |
| will learn about six others that have been used with | | | | and anxiety, as well as social anxiety. However, Kava |
| success by some anxiety sufferers. Because of all | | | | should not be used more than three times weekly. It is |
| this helpful information, you will want to read this article | | | | also recommended that you take a full week off after |
| from this point to the end. | | | | every two weeks of use. Also, Kava is not |
| Prescription medications | | | | recommended for children or teenagers, but only for |
| There are numerous prescription medications available | | | | those adults who do not have liver problems. |
| to treat anxiety panic attack. Four of the most | | | | Other herbs for anxiety panic attack |
| popular"families" of medications used in anxiety and | | | | There are other herbal supplements that have helped |
| treatments are Benzodiazepine, Selective Serotonin | | | | some panic attack sufferers. The first of these is |
| Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Tricyclic Antidepressants | | | | called 5-HTP. It is said to reduce anxiety by increasing |
| and Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors [MAOI]. | | | | levels of serotonin. One study has shown that 5-HTP |
| While you may not recognize these "families" of drugs, | | | | can be helpful in panic attacks and is a good anxiety |
| you would probably recognize them by their brand | | | | treatment for people who suffer anxiety and |
| names, which includes such familiar names as Xanax, | | | | depression. along with restlessness or racing thoughts. |
| Paxil, Elavil, Valium, and Zoloft. | | | | Passonflower and Valerian |
| Herbs for anxiety panic attack | | | | If you if your anxiety attacks are only mild to |
| There are two herbs that have proved to be very | | | | moderate, passionflower may help calm your nerves. |
| effective for some anxiety attack sufferers. | | | | Valerian has also been shown to reduce anxiety in a |
| However, before you take either of these herbs or | | | | few studies. |
| any other supplements, be sure to discuss this with | | | | Other supplements that have been used with success |
| your doctor to make sure they would not cause | | | | by some anxiety sufferers include Tryptophan which is |
| problems with any other medications you may be | | | | an amino acid, fish oils and GABA. |
| taking. | | | | Fish oils have helped some people stabilize their moods |
| The first of these is St. John's Wort. Anxiety sufferers | | | | but it does take several days of high doses to have |
| who have used this Herb have reported that in low | | | | an effect. The amino acid GABA is a neurotransmitter |
| doses it actually works within days, but that high doses | | | | supplement that has helped some people although it |
| can cause restlessness. | | | | has not been tested exhaustively. |
| Kava Kava | | | | |