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Wednesday, December 09 2009 @ 02:22 AM Central Standard Time
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Depression is a common affliction in the modern society. Especially now that we are facing the toughest economic downturn since the Great Depression, more and more people are finding it hard to cope with everyday struggles and challenges. To make matters worse, even health care is tremendously expensive. Fortunately, alternative medicine has been around for centuries and herbal remedies that fight depression are affordable and effective, even.
Siberian Ginseng
Siberian ginseng is one of the most popular herbal remedies that affect the central nervous system. Siberian ginseng helps promote a balance in several integral neurotransmitters found in the brain, including dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and epinephrine. Standard, exact dosages of 400 mg of Siberian ginseng three times each day can help people with depression achieve an improved sense of well-being.
Purslane
Depression is often accompanied by eating binges. This is the most common effect of the psychological condition, which, if taken lightly, can cause other adverse health risks. Taking herbal remedies that have antidepressant effects is greatly advised. One of these is Purslane, which is rich in potassium and magnesium, two minerals that are effective in battling depression.
Borage
Like purslane, borage is also an effective antidepressant due to its naturally high potassium content. The leaves and blossoms of the borage plant are generally used. The extracted juice from borage has great stimulating effects on the glandular system, which is essentially the area that can promote efficient recovery from the condition. The seeds, when used alongside the leaves, are also effective in treating melancholy and sadness.
Damiana and Black Hellebore
Another nervous system stimulant is damiana. If you're feeling down, simply taking damiana can help improve the mood.
Black hellebore, on the other hand, works differently from damiana. The plant, also known as Christmas rose, is known as a helpful restorative for people suffering from mania and melancholy. However, the juice and dried rhizome from the plant, which is the most effective and suggested form of intake, should be used only in small quantities.
Sage and Rosemary
These two are popularly used in the kitchen, but they are great for fighting depression and other nervous-related conditions as well.
Sage, for instance, is one of the most effective herbal remedies that have been used for centuries both cosmetically and medicinally. Nowadays, sage is a popular remedy for jittery nerves. Taking a decoction from dried sage is effective in promoting calmness. Rosemary, on the other hand, is useful in providing a much-needed joie de vivre and joyfulness.
Mark Michael Ferrer
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