Natural Fear
Remedies
Cloves
An old Indian remedy for fear and stress is to suck
on a clove. The clove can have a calming effect on
fear.
Passion Flower
Research conducted by the Maryland University and
Medical Center shows the Passion Flower can work
as well as benzodiazepine medications that are frequently prescribed for treating anxiety. Studies revealed that the Passion Flower worked more quickly
than prescribed medication and while another study
showed that there was a reduction in anxiety, irritability, agitation and depression in test subjects.
Passion Flower can be used in extract form or drunk
in a tea.
Lavender
Using Lavender essential oils on your
temples, in a bath, and on your pillow can
help to soothe your anxiety. Lavender is
effective because the aromatic molecules
can cross blood/brain barrier which allows
the scent to have a direct effect on the
part of the brain which controls stress,
anxiety, depression and fear.
Lemon Balm
Soothes the nervous system and can induce
sleep when you want to it but it does not
impair concentration or impair mental abilities.
Taken as a tea or in a lozenge.
Chamomile
Chamomile contains natural compounds that have a calming and sedating action which helps relieve insomnia.
Chamomile can be ingested via a tincture or drunk as a tea
when you are feeling fearful.
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