Herbal Remedies for DepressionThere are many herbal remedies for depression and that’s a good thing because depression is certainly a common problem. At least one in six people will admit to feeling depressed at some point in their lives. There is no one single cause for depression. The cause varies from person to person and can be a combination of things. Often it is triggered by an unwelcome or traumatic event, such as the death of a loved one or a violent crime. On rare occasions it is caused by certain foods, poor nutrition, a lack of physical fitness, or an illness. Whatever the cause, there are several herbal treatments that are readily available to relieve the symptoms. I have one piece of advice before I go on. If you're currently taking any prescription medications for depression, talk to your doctor before trying any of the natural remedies for depression I recommend in this article. Symptoms of DepressionThe symptoms of depression are many and widely varied. Individual symptoms can be attributed to different diseases. It is when several of the symptoms are present that depression should be suspected. Here are some of the most common signs of depression: restlessness and agitation, sleeping problems, including waking up early and feeling tired, or sleeping endlessly, excessive smoking and/or drinking alcohol, poor appetite and weight loss, memory loss, feeling irritable or impatient, and getting no pleasure out of life, loss of libido(sex drive), low self esteem, preoccupation with negative thoughts, and feelings of emptiness and despair, cutting yourself off from others emotionally, thought of suicide. This is not meant to be an all inclusive list of possible sign and symptoms, but it is a very near complete one.Natural Remedies for Depression - Treatment GoalBefore we discuss the various herbal and natural remedies for depression, let's talk about treatment goals. The overall goal is to establish the cause and severity of the depression, then to identify and avoid the triggers to relieve the symptoms. Mild cases may benefit from lifestyle changes while the most severe may require long-term psychological treatment.Herbal Remedies for DepressionTraditionally, Chinese medicine views depression as both a cause and a result of illness. Treatment varies, as do the patients physical conditions. The patient’s condition can be defined as either excessive or deficient. The following herbal remedies for depression are decoctions. To make a decoction you need to combine the herbs of either formula in a ceramic or glass pot and add 3 cups of water, bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and drink 1 cup twice daily. To treat excessive depression( feeling irritable and angry, tightness in the chest, bitter taste in the mouth, and sighing) mix 12g of Chai Hu(hare’s ear root), 15g of Bai Shao(white peony), 10g of Zhi Zi(Cape Jasmine fruit), 12g of Dang Gui(Chinese angelica root), 12g of Xiang Fu(nut grass rhizome), 12g of Fuling(poria), and 5g of Gan Cao)licorice). To treat deficient depression(fatigue, sleeplessness, decreased memory, and low motivation) mix 12g of Huang Qi(milk-vetch root), 10g of Ren Shen(ginseng), 12g of Bai Zhu(white atractylodes rhizome), 12g of Fu Shen(poria spirit), 12g of Yuan Zhi(Chinese senega root), 12g of Suan Zhao Ren(sour Chinese jujube seed) and five pieces of Da Zhoa( Chinese jujube).Dietary ChangesEither of these herbal remedies for depression is helped by acupuncture, acupressure, and changing your diet. The best ways to change your diet is to eat foods that help you sleep and have calming effects. Some of these are chamomile tea, peppermint, rice porridge or mandarin oranges. The most important part is to eat a balanced diet and regular meals and to eat plenty of fresh vegetable to promote regular bowel movements. |
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