Panic attack is a sudden onset of intense fear that one can experience without any apparent cause or reason. During an episode of such attack, one can be under severe psychological pressure. Though, there is no easy answer to panic attacks, herbs have been used since centuries to treat irritated nervous system. It is suggested that some herbs, known as nervines, can turning off that part of our nervous system that can create feeling of fear or stress.
Herbs to Cure Panic Attack:
Listed below are some herbs that can cure panic attack:
- Lemon Balm: It is suggested that the presence of bioactive compounds in lemon balm can help in healing and restoring the nervous system. This may help in treating panic attack.
- German Chamomile: Experts suggest that chamomile can tone our nervous system and can soothe our muscles. This may help in treating panic attacks. Apart from these, chamomile can also have some mild sedative effects on our taut nerves.
- Skullcap: It is believed that skullcap can relax and tone our entire nervous system, thereby treating nervous attack. Its sedative property can induce sleeping while its mild anti-spasmodic property can relieve nervous spasms and can promote calmness of mind.
- Lavender: The constituents present in lavender can help in relieving nervous tension and can promote relaxation, thereby curing panic attack. In addition, the anti-inflammatory property of lavender can help in preventing cellular damage which can relieve neuralgia.
- Passion Flower: It is considered that passion flower can treat panic attack by calming and relaxing our central nervous system. Passion flower can also help in reducing tremors associated with panic attack. Apart from these, passion flower can treat anxiety-related sleep disorder, hysteria, restless, etc.
It is advisable to consult an expert before using any herb. This is because the sensitivity levels of people are not same or herbs can interfere with your current prescription drug.
Which Herbs are Used to Slow your Breathing Down?
Rapid breathing or fast deep breathing can be caused by anxiety or panic attacks. It is suggested that some herbs can slow down rapid breathing problem. Such herbs may include St. John’s Wort, passion flower, lemon balm, etc.
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October 24th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Hi,
Very interesting and informative. Herbal medicine is a great way to treat many disorders but as informed on this site, one needs to obtain professional advice, and like lots of things, it does not work over night, acessing a professional counselor or psychotherapist would also help in the process of combating ones panic attacks.
Good Luck and take care
Regards
Dawn Pugh