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Are there any herbal stress relievers?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Many, but check with: Doc before using since some of them have significant interactions with prescription drugs, viz. St john's wort is a mild MAO inhibitor & will interact with anti-depressants. See following for more: http://www.Selfgrowth.Com/articles/11_best_herbs_for_stress_relief.Html vitamin b complex + vitamin c are also good for stress.

Answered 12/17/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please discuss use : Of herbals or supplements before adding to your regimen. Passion flower, valerian & chamomile may help. Although kava kava may help it has potential to cause liver damage. There a # of ways to address stress. Talk about your feelings & address problems rather than avoiding them. Aim to get 7.5 to 8 hours of quality sleep per night. Daily physical activity is optimal, especially in a green space.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Many good options: Many herbs can help anxiety, including tulsi (holy basil), passionflower, ashwagandha rhodiola, valerian ; cannabis. Some will work better for you than others. Amino acids like theanine ; tryptophan, b vitamins, inositol ; magnesium can also help. Also consider meditation, exercise, counseling, acupuncture ; homeopathy. Make sure you get enough rest ; a healthy diet.Consider eft (see eftuniverse.Com).

Answered 6/24/2014

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