Herbs that can be used for 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.

6 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.

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is an herb commonly used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, and it has been shown to have potential benefits for a variety of health conditions, including depression. By controlling important brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, which are essential in mood regulation, it aids in easing the symptoms of depression. In addition, ashwagandha may aid in lowering the body's cortisol levels, which can aid in lowering stress and anxiety.

Use Ashwagandha Tincture at least 2-3 times daily as a complementary tool to support mental health and wellness. 

 

Passionflower

Passionflower

Passionflower serves as a traditional herbal remedy that supports the treatment of depression and anxiety. It elevates mood and reduces the symptoms of depression by regulating the levels of serotonin. It imparts calming effects on the nervous system and reduces stress levels.

Use Passionflower Tincture as a complementary tool with your lifestyle modifications to support the treatment of depression and other related disorders. 

 

Lavender

Lavender

Lavender is a popular herb that is often used for its calming and relaxing properties. The scent of lavender has been shown to have a calming effect on the nervous system, which can help to promote relaxation and improve mood.

Additionally, it helps to enhance sleep quality, which is frequently disturbed in depressed individuals. Use our Lavender Room Spray around you or take Lavender Flower Essence daily to support the treatment of depression.

You may also apply Sleepy Time Salve on your temples and behind your ears to amp up your bedtime experience. 

 

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