HERBAL STRESS RELIEFHerbal Stress Relief uses plants to restore calm and strengthen the body, enabling it to recover more easily.
In fact, the physical healing properties of herbs are well known and herbs are an important part of the healing tradition.
So, Back to Mother Nature!
Despite the move in recent times in the West to the use of sophisticated drugs to cure disease and treat ailments, many people still make use of traditional plant remedies. They are especially important nowadays as we seek for more holistic gentle ways to deal with stress and healing. Indeed, herbs are a precious gift to us from the earth to be used for relaxation and healing... When we look at the shamans, the medicine men and women of indigenous people, we can see how important and even sacred herbs are in their healing traditions. For the shamans, a journey to find herbs is accompanied by prayer and, as each herb is picked, great care is taken not to destroy the plant and often a gift of cornmeal or tobacco is left as a way of giving thanks... If only we had such respect and gratitude for the gifts of the earth! I do believe that most of our stress related illnesses would subside if we had more contact and connection to nature... Herbal stress relief works on many levels! As we look to healing our stress with herbs, we should cultivate a mindfulness of the connection between ourselves and our planet and renew an appreciation for the simple remedies that it offers for the stress-filled life that has become our lot...But enough philosophizing, let us get on with Herbal Stress Relief! How do herbal remedies work? Plants take up substances from the earth and convert them into vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates, proteins and fats that can be used in our bodies for healing and nourishment. Most herbs have several healing aspects but one in particular will dominate. Combinations of herbs can benefit us by the synergistic way in which they work... So, be creative and make your own blends based on what you need the herbs to do for you! For example, a mixture of valerian, passion flower and hops can be taken for sleeping difficulties...valerian is a muscle relaxant, passion flower aids with sleep and hops has a sedating effect on the nervous system...a great herbal stress relief blend! Herbs are natural stress relievers with little or no side effects and are a popular option to synthetic medications. Valerian is said to be the oldest stress relieving herb and Kava Kava the newest addition to the list...Click here to see my list of favourite stress relieving herbs. Have a look at more of my favourite herbs for more about which herbs can be used for everyday natural health.
You don’t just have to “drink” herbs! Herbs can be used as
infusions, tinctures and decoctions.
They can also be made into ointments, massage oils and creams to rub into the skin, and added to hot or cold compresses. I think it is part of the stress relief "exercise" to grow and pick your own herbs, but herbal preparations can be bought. Be careful to buy from a reputable supplier. There are many excellent websites that sell herbal stress relief supplements. Click here for simple methods of preserving herbs - how to dry, freeze and store your herbs!
Herbal Stress Relief is effective, simple and satisfying...
Have you heard of the stress relief benefits of ashwagandha?
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