If stress is not handled properly, more serious illnesses may result. Some herbs known to help with stress relief by supporting the adrenal glands, brain and metabolism to over come the accumulation of biological stress. Most herb should be taken for a number of months for optimal resistance-building effects. Herbal treatment always has a significant chunk of followers. Herbs are natural stress relievers with little or no side effects. Herbs are used as single herb product or a combination product in the stress management therapy. Herbal therapy has been known to reduce and in some instances eliminate the symptoms of stress. Herb usages in conjunction with behavior and lifestyle modification can resolve the symptoms of physical, as well as psychological stress. Natural therapies have been around for centuries and continue to be gentle, natural, effective and safe.

Herbs for stress relief

The following different herbs have medicinal values in the treatment of stress:

• Kava Kava or simply Kava is the latest sensation in the stress management therapy. It is a derivative of the pepper family ‘Piper methysticum’.
• Valerian is said to be the oldest among the herbal stress relievers. It is mentioned even in Ayurvedic literature. It is akin to the drug ‘Diazepam’ which is used to calm down a person.
• Scull Cap is used as a nerve tonic. It stabilizes the mood during the period of stress.