If your anxiety constantly hinders you from full enjoyment of your daily activities, talk with your doctor about treating it with natural, herbal teas. Anxiety can cause irritability, restlessness, excess sweating, tension, body aches and fatigue. These symptoms can get in the way of relationships and proper performance at work. Physical activity, a nutritious diet and teas can help naturally alleviate symptoms associated with anxiety.
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile has been used for thousands of years, originally by the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. These cultures used chamomile to treat anxiety, insomnia, soar throats and acne, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Today, chamomile tea is generally used at night just before bed because it can help calm your nerves from the day and make you feel relaxed. If you use chamomile tea in small doses, it may help treat your anxiety symptoms, such as tension. At high doses, chamomile may help you get to sleep if you experience the symptoms of insomnia that are associated with anxiety.
Valerian Tea
Valerian was popular in Europe in the 17th century. Valerian tea is a mild sedative, which will help treat nervous restlessness, insomnia and tension associated with anxiety. The University of Maryland says that scientists believe that gamma aminobutyric acid gets produced in the brain by the valerian. GABA helps maintain balanced nerve cells and helps calm symptoms of anxiety.
Kava Kava Tea
Kava kava is an herbal tea that helps relax you and soothe your feelings of anxiety without causing a sedating or drowsy effect. However, if you drink high doses of it without building a tolerance, it may cause you to feel groggy and lethargic. Kava kava tea is made from the kava root and the freshness of the root is important in the potency of the tea. If the tea is made from old roots, it may not be as effective.
Warning
Kava kava tea is difficult on the liver and may be unsafe for people with liver damage or who frequently drink alcohol or coffee. Teas with sedating effects may make it unsafe to drive or operate machinery. Consult your doctor before treating your anxiety with herbal teas, as they may interact with certain medications.
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