Hops for Sleep and Anxiety Hops (Humulus lupulus) is a member of the Cannabaceae family that has been used in traditional European medicine as a mild sedative for the treatment of anxiety, nervousness, and insomnia. In one study of hops and insomnia, scientists determined that the compounds ethanolic and CO2 extracts in the hops increased […]
Peruvian Ginseng for Stress
Maca (Lepidium meyenii walp) is sometimes called the “Peruvian Ginseng.” Maca is native to the Andean mountain plateaus of Peru and grows where no other crops can survive, at altitudes of 14,000 feet in an extreme climate of freezing cold fierce winds and intense sunlight. Research with animals has suggested that maca can reduce the […]
Garlic Helps Addiction and Depression
Various garlic health benefits and medicinal properties have long been claimed and it has been used extensively in herbal medicine. It has a reputation in folklore for preventing everything from the common cold to releiving depression. Amongst other things, raw garlic is used by some to treat the symptoms of acne and there is some […]
St. John’s Wort and Depression
St. John’s Wort and Depression St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is frequently prescribed in Germany for the treatment of mild to moderate depression. Research has indicated that using St. John’s wort can significantly relieve the symptoms of depression, with people showing an improvement in mood and ability to carry out their daily routine. In addition, […]