Anxiolytic/Anti-anxiety

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Used to treat anxiety, stress, tension, irritation. May have sedative effect.  

Herbs with anti-anxiety properties effect the central nervous system, may depress or slow down.   

Excessive use may cause fatigue and drowsiness.  

 Herbs with anti-anxiety properties:

• Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)

• California poppy  

• Cedarwood, Atlas (Cedrus atlantica)

• Celery seed (Apium graveolens)

• Ginkgo biloba (Gingko biloba)

• Hops (Humulus lupulus)

• Jamaican dogwood  

• Kava kava (Piper methysticum)

• Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

• Motherwort  

• Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

• Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium)

• St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

• Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

• Rose (Rosa damascena) 

Sincerely,

Emilee Wright

A Mercurial Consciousness