Many of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants on the market today work by keeping serotonin, the neurotransmitter, circulating in the brain. Herbs for depression such as licorice, Siberian Ginseng and Saint-John’s Wort also increase the amount of serotonin in the brain, but without all those unwanted side effects.

Siberian ginseng, one of the natural herbs for depression, has time and again proven to be helpful for people who suffer from depression or have other very serious emotional problems. Licorice has been found to be more effective than one of the more commonly prescribed MAQ inhibitors. Other natural herbs for depression include the following: basil, lemon balm, spearmint, rose petals, marjoram, ginseng, thyme, lavender, peppermint, gingko, purslane and lemon verbena.

St. John’s Wort is one of the most popular herbal products. Here is one way of taking it. Take one to two teaspoons of dried St. John’s Wort in a cup of boiling water and let it steep for about ten minutes. It seems to be most effective when you drink one to two cups of tea daily for a period of four to six weeks. St. John’s Wort is composed of different chemical compounds that work together in order to relieve mild depression. When taken in this way, St. John’s Wort will result in fewer side effects.

When depression sets in, a lot of people tend to eat. You will be able to help your depression by eating the right foods. Foods that are rich in potassium and magnesium have been shown to help depression. Purslane, which is very rich in these two minerals, is high in other constituents that have antidepressant value. These include calcium, folate and lithium. Purslane contains up to 16% of antidepressant compounds when it is calculated on a dry-weight basis.

Rosemary is another one of the natural herbs for depression that you may be familiar with. It is not only a great spice for recipes, but it is excellent in herbal baths and sleep pillows. It has been found to rekindle energy and will make you feel happy. If you are a tea drinker, you can prepare an effective rosemary tea when you use a pinch of valerian.

Sage is another herbal product that may ring a bell to you. It is a member of the mint family and has been used both cosmetically and medicinally since ancient times. In order to help calm jittery nerves, you can make a tea with this dried herb, strain and drink.

Thyme is also one of the mint family. It is very easy to grow this herb in your own herb garden. You can not only add this spice to your favorite dishes but you can also use in to make herbal sachets in order to lift a melancholy mood.

Yohimbine is also one of the natural herbs for depression that has been used for decades to treat male impotence or a diminished sexual drive. Recent research that has been conducted on yohimbine has been shown to improve the effectiveness of regular antidepressant medications. In some cases, this herb can be used alone to relieve mild depression and to stimulate sexual functioning in men. There is a caution to be noted with this herb. It can cause uncomfortable cardiac stimulation and increased anxiety. This herb should only be taken when you are under the supervision of your health professional.

So if you don’t want the nasty side effects of prescription medicines ( and yes I’ve tried a number of them ), then you will want to consider herbs for depression and the benefits to be gained from them. It just might give you a new life!

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