7 Natural Remedies For Nervous Anxiety

Work, financial problems, obligations, emotional relationships … All these dimensions demand a lot from us and sometimes we lose control. When life faster than the mind, nervous anxiety or generalized anxiety disorder can appear, which, as this research carried out by the Mayo Clinic assures, is characterized by restlessness, obsessive thoughts and certain physiological symptoms that hinder the rhythm of our life.

There are many mechanisms to handle this state. At our disposal we have adequate psychological techniques and even Mindfulness, very suitable for learning to focus on the here and now and connect with our own needs. However, this time we want to delve into natural remedies.

Nature, always wise, puts at our disposal highly recommended proposals to better manage nervous anxiety. Let’s see how.

Nervous anxiety: when? why?

Feeling anxious and nervous is very common in these times. Although this does not mean that it is right, the truth is that consultations are frequent in relation to this consequence of contemporary life.

All people have problems of different kinds. However, some are affected more than others and to different degrees. The most common symptoms of nervous anxiety are:

• Insomnia, trouble falling asleep.
• Elevated blood pressure, tachycardia and palpitations. This is stated in this study carried out by the National Health Library (Honduras).
• Tension, irritability, bad mood. This usually occurs, especially during the menopause processes, as stated in this research carried out by the Social Service of the University of Sonora (Mexico).

• Inability to concentrate, make decisions, or stay still.
• Tingling sensation in the extremities, shortness of breath, dizziness and tremors, according to this study carried out by the Complutense University of Madrid.

Nervous anxiety is more common in certain stages of life.

It appears in the body as a reaction to a supposed danger; It puts us on alert, waiting for an adverse situation and that is why we cannot rest and our heart beats at a thousand per hour.

In everyday events such as a job interview, an exam, a wedding or a move, it is normal to feel anxious or nervous.

However, when pressures and problems continually overwhelm us, we can suffer more serious nervous anxiety.

Natural remedies to reduce nervous anxiety

Breathing deeply, taking a nap or meditating can be very good options to calm down, we know. However, as explained by the doctor   Karen F. Vieira  in the   Nutrition Journal  L os natural remedies, defined as those plants whose active ingredients are known and controlled rise as appropriate to combat anxiety states and stress support.

We can also take advantage of the benefits of the home remedies that we tell you below:

1. Melissa tea

It is very effective in treating anxiety and “slowing down” after a very difficult day. In fact, studies such as the one we can read in the  Mediterranean Nutrition Magazine , and carried out by the University of Avignon, France, show us that lemon balm is effective in the treatment of mild anxiety and moderate insomnia.

We recommend consuming it at night to sleep better.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of lemon balm or lemon balm (10 g)

Preparation

• Put the water in a saucepan and heat until it boils.
• Remove from the heat and add the lemon balm.
• Let stand a few minutes, filter and drink (if you wish, you can sweeten with honey).

2. Yarrow infusion

This herb is a natural relaxant and can be found in naturopathic homes. Its benefits (in rodents, yes) can be observed in this study carried out by the Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (Iran).

Ingredients

• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of yarrow (10 g)

Preparation

• Boil the water for 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add the herb
• Cover and cool for 10 minutes.
• Strain and drink, if you want, sweetened with honey.
• Consume twice a day for a month in a row.

3. Hop tea

This home remedy is effective for people who feel nervous anxiety and binge-eating episodes. This is stated in this study from the University of Extremadura (Spain). The maximum recommended is 3 cups a day when symptoms appear.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of water (125 ml)
• 1 teaspoon of hop flowers (5 g)

Preparation

• Boil the water and remove 5 minutes after boiling.
• Add the hop flowers and heat for another 3 minutes.

• After that time, let it rest for 5 minutes.
• Strain and drink as hot as possible.

4. Hot apple smoothie

This smoothie provides all the benefits of the apple and at the same time comforts when drinking hot. However, there is not enough scientific evidence linking it to anxiety disorder.

Ingredients

• 2 apples
• ½ cup of water (125 ml)
• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

• Wash and peel the apples.
• Chop and place in the blender glass next to the water.
• Process well and put in a saucepan.
• Boil 5 minutes and add the salt.
• Stir well and consume before it cools.

5. Valerian tea

Valerian is one of the most “famous” plants for fighting nervous anxiety. At our disposal we have this study by the Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos (Portugal), where its sedative effect is endorsed, and its usefulness to treat anxiety states. The root of this plant is relaxing if consumed before bed. Thus, it is perfect to avoid insomnia or nightmares.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of valerian root (10 g)

Preparation

• Place the water and the valerian root in a saucepan.
• Heat until boiling. Let the decoction take place for 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
• Filter, sweeten to taste and sip.

6. Lettuce tea

Lettuce is a plant with many relaxing properties. For example, it is used for bathing the baby when he is not getting enough sleep. Likewise, studies such as the one carried out at the University of Alexandria, in Egypt, demonstrate the effectiveness of lettuce oil to promote night rest.

In this way, consumed as an infusion helps people with sleep disorders or nervousness.

Ingredients

• ½ lettuce head
• 4 cups of water (1 liter)

Preparation

• Wash the lettuce leaves well and place in a large saucepan.
• Add the water and heat until it boils.
• Cook 10 minutes, remove from heat and let it cool down.

• Filter and drink up to 2 cups per day (one of them at night).

7. Relaxing herbal tea

If the picture of nervous anxiety is very deep, prepare this infusion that combines the main calming herbs.

It is recommended to consume it after the main meals.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of lavender (20 g). According to this study conducted by the Western University of Health Sciences (California), it is beneficial for treating anxiety.
• 2 tablespoon of valerian (20 g)
• 2 tablespoon of lemon balm (20 g). According to this research carried out by the University Hospital of San Martino (Italy) and in support of the one mentioned in the first remedy, it can reduce the symptoms of anxiety and help to fall asleep.
• 4 cups of water (1 liter)

Preparation

• In a container add all the herbs and mix them well.
• Extract 4 tablespoons (the rest can be used closed for the next day) and mix with the water in a saucepan.
• Heat the water and, once it boils, cook for 10 minutes.

• Strain and drink a cup while it’s still warm.
• This amount makes 4 cups, so it can be made for 2 days and stored in the fridge.

Let us not hesitate to include any of these natural proposals in our day to day to benefit from its effect.