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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