Due to their antispasmodic, anxiolytic, and sedative properties, some plants have benefits in treating or reducing symptoms of depression.
St. John’s Wort
St. John’s wort is an excellent antidepressant plant. Many clinical studies have effectively highlighted its active ingredients (hypericin and hypericin) and their role in recapturing certain neurotransmitters that play a major role in depression: serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine white. Serotonin promotes relaxation and sleep. Dopamine is associated with alertness and pleasure seeking. As for norepinephrine, it controls appetite and libido.
chamomile
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In 2009, an American study showed that real chamomile has a soothing effect on people experiencing high levels of stress or anxiety. Promotes relaxation, soothes muscle tension from worries and promotes sleep. Its sedative properties are widely used as an evening bedtime infusion to improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia.
The essential oil of Roman chamomile or noble chamomile (chamomilla nobile) is especially relaxing, reduces stress, and works well during nervous shock. It can be applied to the skin or taken orally with a little honey.
Saffron
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Known around the world for its rich flavor, saffron is a colorful spice. However, it may also have antidepressant properties by inhibiting the retake of serotonin, just like St. John’s worth.
Griffon
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Griffonia is a legume climbing plant found in Africa. It is known for its green flowers and black pods. Its high concentration of 5-hydroxytryptophan, an amino acid, promotes the reuptake of serotonin.
rhodiola
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Also known as rosea or rhodiola, rhodiola is a root with a scent reminiscent of roses.
ginseng
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Ginseng is a plant known for boosting the immune system and providing a boost when fatigued or out of balance.
Linden tree
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Linden reduces symptoms of neurological disorders such as cramps, tachycardia, migraines, muscle pain, anxiety, and fatigue. It also has a regulatory effect on the occurrence of high blood pressure.
valerian
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Valerian is a plant often used in combination with hawthorn and passionflower to treat depression. It reduces anxiety, tension, sleep disturbances, cramps and nerve pain, and relieves joint and muscle pain caused by stress.
passion fruit
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Passiflora, nicknamed Passionflower, is known for its gorgeous flowers and their beneficial effects on depressed states. It slows general activity, lowers body temperature and relieves muscle tension, which promotes sleep.
hawthorn
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Hawthorn is a well-recognized heart-healthy plant. In cases of tachycardia or palpitations associated with emotional states, it acts as a responsibilities of the heart.
