You have trouble sleeping, unexplained mood swings, persistent migraines, a racing heart… And you wonder what puts you in such a state? When it occurs, stress can make your day-to-day life a real ordeal. Many factors can be linked to stress. Without treatment, you risk chronic stress.
In response to this distress, nature offers us effective solutions through alternative medicine or Phytotherapy. Discover 3 exceptional plants with proven efficacy in the treatment of stress and anxiety.
Ginseng to treat stress and anxiety
Renowned for its invigorating effect. Asian ginseng is one of the best natural treatments for anxiety. In herbal medicine, ginseng is used to restore our physical and emotional balance. It helps our organism to combat aggressions linked to various forms of stress, particularly emotional stress. As a result, Asian ginseng is used in alternative medicine to restore our psychological and physical balance.
In cases of high blood pressure, hormone-dependent cancer or for pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is recommended to avoid ginseng or to see a specialist before any treatment.
Tip
Boil 1 g to 2 g dried Ginseng root in 150 ml water for 10 to 15 minutes. You can drink this potion up to 3 times a day. In a 2-week to 1-month course of treatment, ginseng tones the body, improves resistance to stress and enhances concentration and general well-being.
Valerian for anxiety and stress
Formerly used to treat sleep disorders. Valerian is now recognized as an effective plant for the treatment of stress. It helps improve sleep quality by reducing nocturnal agitation. It is the ideal plant for people suffering from anxiety or nervousness.
A 2- to 4-week course of treatment is required to fully benefit from this plant.
Tip
For a relaxing bath, infuse 100 g of dried valerian root in 2 liters of boiling water, then add the concoction to the hot water in your bathtub. As a tea, infuse around 3 g of dried valerian root in 150 ml of boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes. You can consume this preparation up to 5 times a day.
Lavender for nervous disorders and insomnia
Lavender is highly recommended for people suffering from nervous disorders or insomnia. Once used by the Romans for its fragrance and therapeutic properties. Today, lavender is one of the most popular medicinal plants in phytotherapy. Particularly in the treatment of stress, anxiety, nervousness, digestive or joint disorders.
Lavender is not recommended for people taking anticoagulants. The same applies to pregnant women during the first three months of pregnancy.
Tip
Infuse around 1.5 g of dried lavender for at least 10 minutes in 150 ml of boiling water. You can drink this concoction up to 3 times a day, to combat insomnia, nervous disorders and stress.
The benefits of adaptogenic plants against stress
Our daily lives are not always easy, between work overload, relationship difficulties, financial problems and so on. Adaptogenic plants are real remedies for everyday stress. They encourage the body to adapt to the stress process. By generating a shield that allows the body to control it. In other words, these plants will be your best allies in combating anxiety or sleep disorders.
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