Healthy & Happy Herbs for Depression

St Johns Wort

St. John's wort has a long history of folk use. Dioscorides, the foremost physician of ancient Greece, as well as Pliny [in ancient Rome] and Hippocrates [the father of medicine], administered St. John's wort in the treatment of many illnesses.

In folk medicine, St. John's wort has been used in the treatment of wounds (it has powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties), kidney and lung ailments, and what we would now call depression
Catnip

Leaves of this mint herb were used in a tea by the early Europeans for cramps, aches, fevers and fits. They also chewed the leaf for headache relief. The Chinese used i for chest complaints. Castnip was the beverage of choice in Europe before tea was introduced from Asia.

Catnip tea

Damiana

It has proven to be a natural anti depressant. Is an excellent tonic for the kidneys and the nervous system, balancing the hormones and also the emotions.

Damiana Tea



Ginkgo Biloba

Increases oxygen and blood flow to the brain that improves memory. Improves mental clarity and inhibits free radicals.

Kola Nut

Kola nut is very useful for addictions. It has a calm energizing effect and anti depressant qualities it helps get through the psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Nettle

North American Indians used this to relieve the pain of gout and arthritis, and for skin disorders. Hippocrates used nettle for snakebite and scorpion stings and as an antidote for poisons. Early Europeans used it for asthma relief. And was taken on long voyages to prevent scurvy.

Passionflower

Brewed in tea by the Mayans and Incas. Will soothe nerves. Good for insomnia and nervous conditions. Passionflower is contained in many pharmaceutical preparations for sedative actions.

Sceltium
Has been used in South Aftrica since prehistoric times for mood enhancing . Encourages a positive mood and relaxes stress and anxiety.