10 NATURAL HERBAL ALTERNATIVES TO PROZAC AND SLEEP MEDICATIONS
By healthy-holistic-living.com
Tylenol and Advil are the big ones: the names everyone knows. We don’t call it Ibuprofen, we say Advil. But we’re only turning to these drugs because of Big Pharma’s deep pockets and relentless attitude to keep us sick while they make a buck.
Pills vs. Herbs
Most of these herbal remedies can be found in pill form. They, however, are usually just the herb in a capsule free of scientifically developed chemical ingredients and potential toxins that harm your body more than they help.
And when you’re looking to calm down and feel at ease enough to get some sleep you don’t want side effects.
Big Pharma doesn’t want you knowing about these herbal remedies because they’re actually useful. Some of these herbal remedies have been used for centuries in Ancient asian remedies. Others have medicinal properties that are just being revealed.
Top 10 Herbal Sleep Remedies
Always talk to your health care professional before starting any new treatment. Many of the herbs on this list are emmenagogues meaning they stimulate blood flow to the pelvic region, and should not be taken while pregnant.
Ashwaganda
Voted “Best Herb of 2007” by our friends at Kitchen Table Medicine this adaptogenic herb is a great stress reliever. Most of the herbs on this list are known for their easing and sleep-inducing properties, but Ashwaganda – taken as a tea or capsulated form of the organic root – can be used to calm aggravated minds during stressful days.
Schisandra
Referred to as “Chinese Prozac” Schisandra is commonly underused and underappreciated in Western herbal medicine circles. Another adaptogenic herb, Schisandra is a terrific day time herb but is also a powerful stress-easing night-time medicine.
A cup of Schisandra tea in the morning and afternoon, or a capsule with breakfast and lunch can calm a worried mind and will prepare you for sleep as the day closes. The berries of this plant can be used to enhance blood flow and libido.
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