Treatment for depression Blog

These days, holistic methods of healing are not to be overlooked.

Most do make use of herbs and other therapeutic methods of treatment and even an ailment such as depression is not to be overlooked in this regard.

To this effect, research has indicated that there are many herbs that are able to help lift the spirits, help a person to relax and relieve stress.

These herbs include:

• damiana,
• ginseng,
• lady's slipper.

Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca)

Damiana is a strengthener for the nervous system. It also has an ancient reputation as an aphrodisiac - this may or may not be true but it is a tonic for the central nervous and hormonal systems. The pharmacology of the plant suggests that it has a testosterone like action.

• Damiana is an anti-depressant and is considered a specific for anxiety and depression where there is a sexual factor.
• It can be used to strengthen the male sexual system.
• As a nerve tonic it is often used with oats and depending on the situation it combines well with kola or skullcap.

Ginseng (Panax Ginseng (Chinese/Korean/Japanese), panax quinquefolius (American) Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian)). It is also known as man root, life root and heal all.

Ginseng root protects the body and nervous system from stress, stimulates and increases metabolic function, enhances physical and mental efficiency by improving circulation. It also helps to keep balanced blood pressure and glucose levels, increase gastrointestinal movement, iron metabolism, and promote RNA synthesis.

Ginseng:

• stimulates the nervous system and boosts energy,
• stimulates hormone secretion,
• lowers blood cholesterol level,
• protects cells from damage due to radiation and exposure to toxins,
• enhances memory, concentration and learning,

Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium pubescens)

Lady's slipper is one of the most widely applicable nerviness available. It can be used in all stress reactions, emotional tension and anxiety states. It will help to elevate the mood -- especially where depression is present. It can help ease nervous pain -- though it is best used in combination with other herbs for this purpose. It can be used to treat anxiety that is associated with insomnia.

I will be quick to point out though, in no way should these herbs be seen as the end-all-be-all for treating depression.

Other methods such as positive thinking, exercise and even a healthier diet, do come into play as well as seeking uplifting company to keep the spirits up.

All in all, here’s to health and happiness.

Aje

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