Herbs have been used for centuries to for natural depression treatment.

Herbs for Natural Depression Treatment

Herbs used to treat depression naturally include:

1. St John’s Wort

St. John’s Wort’s botanical name is Hypericum perforatum and its street names include klamathweed, Tipton’s weed, rosin rose and goatweed.

St. John’s Wort has been medically proven to be effective for the treatment of mild to moderate depression.

To make your homemade antidepressant, simply steep 1 teaspoon of the dried herb in 2 cups of boiling water for 20 – 30 minutes. Strain the herb, sweeten with honey if you so desire and drink to your hearts desire.

Do not use St John’s Wort to treat your depression if you are already taking prescription antidepressants like the serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) which include citalopram, fluoxetine and sertraline.

2. Rosemary

Rosemary’s botanical name is Rosemarinus officinalis and her street name is old man.

Rosemary is used to manage depression since it contains a compound which stimulates the nervous system.

It also has an uplifting aroma that can help counter the lethargy of depression.

Make your own uplifting rosemary tea by steeping a three inch fresh sprig or one teaspoon of dried leaves in two cups of boiling water for 10 – 30 minutes.

3. Saffron

Saffron’s botanical name is Crocus sativus and her street names include Autumn crocus, azafron, kashmira, croci stigma and zafran.

Saffron is an exotic Persian spice which is also very expensive with one pound retailing at more than $1500. This is partly due to the fact that only the stigmas of the flower are used to make the spice.

Studies have shown that saffron is effective for managing depression. Therefore add a stigma or two to your herbal teas to fight the stigma of depression.

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