Herbs that can be used for Digestive DepressioN

What is Depression?

Depression is a serious mood disorder that keeps the person doomed under the heavy feeling of persistent sadness due to loss or certain life’s challenges. It is also termed clinical depression or major depressive disorder and can last for several days, weeks, or even months, depending on the magnitude of loss and the person’s capacity of dealing with it. It can interfere with your daily activities, the way you think and behave, and brings a whole ocean of emotional, mental, and physical complications if not dealt with meticulously.

Symptoms of Depression

Depression poses a large variety of symptoms, including:

  • Feelings of sadness, emptiness, and hopelessness
  • Disturbance in sleep pattern (insomnia or sleeping too much)
  • Lack of energy
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Inability to think, focus, decide, or remember things
  • Reduced libido
  • Recurrent suicidal thoughts
  • Inexplicable headache and back pain.

3 Herbs Recommended for Depression

St. John's Wort

St. John's Wort

St. John’s Wort is one of the safest remedies for supporting the treatment of mild to moderate depression. In various scientific studies, it has been shown to act as an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor), i.e. often prescribed to cure depression. Take half to a full dropper of St. John’s Wort Tincture up to 3 times a day in water or tea for alleviating depressive mood.

White Pine

White Pine

White pine is celebrated as an excellent mood elevator to relieve stress and reduce depression. Its foliage contains anti-depressive potential that helps in upregulating the game of respiration and imparts oxygen to the brain to mobilize your stagnant thoughts. Its sweet woody, uplifting aroma is utilized in clinical aromatherapy to waver decongestion, improve mental clarity, and enhance concentration. Take half to a full dropper of White Pine Tincture up to 3 times a day in water or tea.

Mugwort

Mugwort

Mugwort works phenomenally against depression when used in combination with sage. Thi ethereal combination wipes out the negative energy and makes way for the positive vibes to keep the blissful energy flowing. Spritz some Mugwort Sage Smudge Spray around you to purify your aura, improve intuition and mood, and reduce stress.

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