In the case of anxiety and panic attacks, herbal nerve tonics (nervines) can strengthen and nourish the tissues of the nervous system directly. In this way when the appropriate herbs are taken there is no need to resort to tranquillizers or other drugs to ease anxiety and panic attacks.
One of the best and also one of the most common herbal remedies for panic attacks and anxiety is oats. Oats can be taken in a number of ways including herbal extracts, pills as well as being eaten in the form of porridge. If you are wanting to use oats in this way do not use instant oatmeal.
Lemon Balm is another herb that is traditionally used for all complaints resulting from the disordered state within the nervous system. Recent research has shown that Lemon Balm has a profoundly calming effect and sedative action on the nervous system. This research backs up the traditional usage of Lemon Balm as a herb that can be used in all forms of anxiety and depression and their accompanying symptoms such as headache, palpitations and insomnia.
Passionflower is a commonly used herb in the treatment of all nervous complaints including anxiety, panic attacks as well as nervous complaints of the stomach and heart (gastric cramping and palpitations for example) Passionflower’s strongest action and most commonly used application is as a natural sedative and as such is an excellent remedy for insomnia.
Skullcap is a very useful herbal remedy for treating anxiety that works on two levels. Firstly it has a gentle sedative action to relax and calm an agitated nervous system. Secondly it has a tonifying action that can strengthen and support an exhausted and debilitated nervous system that can often lead to various states of anxiety and depression. Get some more information from overcome panic directory<
Herbal remedies for panic attacks can be very effective, but should always be used with care, and dosage requirements should be followed precisely. If you are taking any prescription medication you should consult your physician and pharmacist before using herbal remedies. Some prescription medications (such as MAOIs like Nardil, Parnate, and Marplan) can react unfavorably with some herbs, foods, pain relievers, or other over-the-counter medications.
