Nature has taken care of our health.
Psychologists never tire of repeating that stress is the number one disease of our time. Every year more and more people suffer from it, it is a basic consequence of the hectic life in the big city.
Anxiety, traffic jams, economic problems, and the diaries full of challenges, fast food, the need for continuous hyperconcentration, trouble sleeping… All of this contributes to the appearance of stress.
Now this disease is divided into two types: “traditional” stress (as it should be some way to call it) and “chronic” stress.
The effects of both destructive for our body. The difference lies in the level of stress to which we are exposed, and how long we are in this state, and how it’s hard for us to cope with it.
One of the most serious effects of stress is the weakening of the immune system, we become vulnerable to all kinds of diseases including the common cold.
In addition, many people with high stress level are at increased risk of heart attack.
Also, stress causes headaches, gastritis, insomnia, muscle pain (especially in the neck), obesity, irritability, problems with vision.
Meanwhile, there are natural remedies that will help combat stress. Medicinal plants can reduce the symptoms and consequences of chronic stress. They have a calming effect when things don’t go as expected, and help to lead a more healthy and balanced life.
How to heal stress with natural remedies?
If you suffer from stress or feel that lately, too stressed or are in a permanent state of anxiety, consider using these herbs.
Daisy
It is a plant that grows almost everywhere, has many useful properties. For many centuries, chamomile is used to treat: fever, indigestion, headache, stomach problems, nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, aging.
As for stress, it has the ability to relax and gives us feeling of well-being.
Drink 2 cups of chamomile tea a day (better if it is prepared from the fresh flowers, but you can use ready-made tea bags) – and you will see the result!
Tarragon
This plant can be very useful for people who are under stress experience pain in the muscles, especially in the neck, shoulders and back.
But that its beneficial properties not end there — tarragon is used to balance the appetite (when we feel stress, we eat more and mostly junk food) and calm returns.
It is recommended, for example, students before the exam.
Rosemary
This is a shrub with a distinctive aroma that is used extensively in cooking. It takes on the flavor of meats, sauces and soups.
The Greeks used rosemary for wreaths, which they decorated his head, as he thought that rosemary helps to think more clearly.
Here are just some of the properties of this plant are: relaxes muscles, improves blood flow to the brain, is struggling with stress.
Rosemary is rich in minerals and vitamins.
In addition to the beneficial properties, the great advantage of rosemary is that you can easily find it in any store, on a shelf with spices and it will come in handy for cooking.
Sage
Since ancient times sage has been used for the treatment of various diseases. Currently, studies show that this plant is very useful for those who suffer from stress.
So, sage: stimulates, relaxes, has antioxidant action, gives a sense of comfort.
It serves to clear the mind and maintain emotional balance. Of course, this is particularly useful during episodes of chronic stress, which we from time to time exposed.
St. John’s wort
One of its main advantages is that it helps to beat depression, which can develop as a result of stress.
Substances that contains St. John’s wort are used to: reduce the level of stress-enhancing hormones, increase the production of hormones responsible for the feeling of joy, calm the body and soul.
Dill
If the stress you suffer from stomach problems such as heartburn or upset stomach, soon enjoy the benefits of fennel. It is very useful and in severe attacks of gastritis.
Since ancient times this plant is used to relax the stomach and ease spasms in the digestion.
In what form is better to use these plants to overcome the stress?
For this, it is best to use herbs in tea:
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of herbs that you like; 1 Cup of water (250 ml).
Cooking
Bring the water to a boil.
Pour it in the grass that you have selected.
Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Strain and drink.
You can also take advantage of these plants by adding them to the water when bathing.
Prepare the broth according to the instructions above, but instead of drink, pour it into a tub of warm water and soak in it for a few minutes.
In addition, you can use a herbal tonic rich in vitamins and mineral substances that elevate mood, relieve nervous tension, helps with stress and depression.
Tonic decoction for strengthening the nervous system
Requires: 1 tbsp. l. flowers and leaves of fireweed, grass thoroughwax gold, 1 tbsp herbs of the primrose, 4 tbsp of black leaf bergenia, 2 tbsp of the roots of Hedysarum forgotten, 0.4 l of water.
Cooking. All plant components individually rinse under running water, dry, then chop. Take 1 tbsp. l. crushed rhizomes of a mixture of Golden root, pour them with hot water, put on weak fire, bring to boil, to withstand the heat for another 3-5 minutes. Then add the broth, 1 tbsp mixture of chopped bergenia, dried flowers and leaves of fireweed, volodushki, primrose. Infuse in a warm for 30 minutes. Drain.
Application. Drink as regular tea. The taste bouquet is rich, the color and flavor it is excellent. Multilateral action: strengthens the Central nervous system, and also serves as an anti-inflammatory.
Tea for energy
Requires: 1 tbsp roots of Golden root, 1 tablespoon of wild rose petals, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp of Linden flower, 3 tbsp of Apple peel, a 0,5 l water.
Cooking. All components to wash, dry, chop and mix. Take 2 tbsp. l. mixture, pour boiling water, put the drink on low heat for 5 minutes, then infuse for 20 minutes and strain.
Application. To drink with honey as a tea to soothe shattered nerves. The drink is a good thirst quencher and relieves fatigue.
Tonic drink
Required: 1 tsp leaf meadowsweet vyazolistny, raspberry and black currant, marjoram and volodushki, 1 tbsp overwintered leaves of bergenia, 1 tablespoons rhizomes maral root, 0.5 liters of water.
Cooking. Plant to dry and grind separately, then mix well. Pour 1 tbsp of hot water, put on fire, bring to a boil, but do not boil. Infuse for 1 hour.
Application. Drink warm for 1/2 Cup 3-4 times a day, you can drink honey with nervousness. The infusion has a tonic effect, helps with excessive fatigue and stress.
Infusion with irritability
Requires: 1 tbsp. l. herb motherwort, flowers of sunflower and clover, 0,5 l of boiling water.
Cooking. Dry mix plant ingredients, pour 1 tbsp of boiling water. Infuse 1 hour, drain.
Application. To take during the day 1/4 Cup before meals with excessive irritability and mental fatigue.
Sedative
Requires: 1 tbsp. l. chamomile flowers, 1 tablespoon of the herb Alchemilla vulgaris, 1 tbsp lemon balm leaves, peony angustifolia flowers, 1 liter of boiling water.
Cooking. Herbs to chop and mix. Pour 1 tablespoon collection boiling water, cover the container lid and leave for 10 minutes, drain.
Application. Make fresh drink a glass 2-4 times a day in small SIPS. You can add in a drink of honey or drink plain.
Tea to soothe
Requires: 1 tbsp. l. marjoram and Rue of the medicinal, 1 tsp of birch buds to 0.5 liters of boiling water.
Cooking. Marjoram and Rue stir, add birch buds. Mixture pour boiling water, to insist 1 hour.
Application. Drink 1/2 Cup 3-4 times a day instead of tea with nervousness and irritation.
Soothing balm
Requires: 1 tbsp. Valerian root and black cohosh 2 tablespoons chopped rosehips, 1 litre of boiling water.
Cooking. The roots and rhizomes to dry and grind and add purified from the seeds of rose hips. Collection pour boiling water, put in a water bath for 10 minutes. After removing from heat, pour into a thermos and leave for 3-5 hours.
Application. Drinking a useful tonic and sedative drink a glass 3-4 times a day.
Soothing herbal broth
Requires: 1 tbsp. l. chamomile flowers, horsetail and vervain 2 tablespoons of rose hips may, 1 l of water.
Cooking. Pour the crushed collecting water, heated in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. After removing from heat, to insist 1-2 hours in a thermos), before taking part strain.
Application. Drink the tea 1/2 Cup 3-4 times a day. The drink helps to increase vitality, relieve stress and irritation, relieves depression.
Healing herbal
Requires: 1 tbsp lemon balm leaves, rosemary, chamomile flowers, Valerian root and 1 liter of boiling water.
Cooking. Botanicals to dry, grind and mix. Pour herbal mixture of boiling water, to insist, to filter.
Application. Useful to drink a drink with honey 2-4 times a day.
Soothing herbal infusion
Requires: 1 tbsp. l. flowers of white dead-nettle and chamomile, 3 tablespoons herb Potentilla goose, 0,5 l of boiling water.
Cooking. Flowers and grass grind and mix. Pour 2 tablespoons collection boiling water, insist 15 minutes, drain.
Application. A warm beverage to drink 2 cups a day in small SIPS. You can divide the dose into convenient portions.
A restorative and soothing infusion
Requires: 1 tbsp. l. dried rose hips, the fruit of viburnum, Valerian root, 0.5 liters of water.
Cooking. To prepare rose hips to release the seeds, to connect with Kalina, add chopped Valerian roots. Pour 2 tbsp cold water. Boil in a water bath with the lid closed for 10 minutes, to insist night in a thermos, then strain. To this infusion you can add honey to taste or to consume the drink a bit of sugar.
Application. Drink 1/2 Cup 3 times a day. Keep the infusion should be in a cool place no more than 2 days. The drink increases endurance, accelerates recovery processes of mental and physical strength.
Healing sedative infusion
Required: 2 tablespoons of rose hips, rhizomes of Valerian, 1 tbsp. l. leaves of mistletoe white, grass clover medicinal, 0.2 l of water.
Cooking. To make a plant collection, pour 1 tablespoon of the resulting composition Cup boiling water, infuse for 30 minutes and strain.
Application. Take 1/4 Cup 3-4 times a day 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment up to 2 weeks.
A restorative and soothing drink
Requires: 1 tbsp. l. crushed fruits of a hawthorn, rose hips, motherwort leaves, calendula flowers, 0.5 liters of water.
Cooking. Botanicals to dry, grind and mix. Pour 2 tbsp. l. collection of hot water, put on fire, stand in a water bath for 10 minutes, cool, strain.
Application. Take 1/4 Cup 3 times a day after meals with vegetariano and tides. The drink helps with increased nervous excitability, hypertension, dizziness.
Some herbal medicine against depression
Required: 2 tbsp. l. fruits of hawthorn and wild rose, 1 tbsp herbs of nettle, 1 tablespoon of grass cudweed herb swamp, 0.5 liters of water.
Cooking. All the ingredients are dry, fill the thermos, pour boiling water, to insist 6 hours.
Application. Take 1/3 Cup 2-3 times a day as a means of relieving depression. Should not take drink after 7 PM.
