Natural Anti-Anxiety Options

All About Albizia
Albizia, sometimes called the "happiness herb," is a flower with a head shaped like a lady's fan. Originally a Chinese sleep aid, people across the globe now turn to the natural sedative for relief. Available as a supplement, an extract or in tea form, some prefer to make their own tea with Albizia flowers themselves. This is merely performed by seeping about 10 to 14 grams of Albizia flowers in hot water for five to 10 minutes. Albizia should not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding unless a doctor is first consulted.

All About Chamomile
This is probably the most widely used and recognized anti-anxiety remedy offered today. Chamomile, sometimes called "camomile," is probably seen as the gentlest anti-anxiety due the friendly nature of the flower's bright yellow center and white petals from which teas, liquid extracts, and dietary supplements are made. Because of its availability and the soothing nature of drinking tea, chamomile is most commonly ingested in tea form. Like Albizia users, many drinking chamomile tea choose to make their own by seeping 2 or 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers in hot water for about five minutes. Pregnant women are advised not to ingest any form of chamomile, as it is thought to cause miscarriages. For anyone else, though, chamomile is a safe natural anti-anxiety treatment.

All About Damiana
Damiana, sometimes known as "old woman's broom," is a plant from which bright yellow flowers grow. Supplements and tea using the plant's natural anti-anxiety properties are sold, and homemade tea may be made by seeping about 5 grams in hot water for about five minutes. However, it should be noted that although many have reported positive effects from using Damiana as a natural anti-anxiety remedy, the FDA has yet to give it's verdict on its anti-anxiety properties.

All About Mulungu
The strange name may deter you from trying this natural anti-anxiety. Moreover, unlike the other natural anti-anxiety remedies mentioned, mulungu does not grow sweet looking flowers, but is a Brazilian ornament tree. As such, mulungu is not widely used in North America, as an anti-anxiety treatment or otherwise. However, tinctures are available, and some prefer making their own tea by infusing mulungu bark in hot water. It should be warned that mulungu has a much hugher potency than other natural anti-anxiety treatments and, while reportedly effective, should be used with caution.

WORKS CITED
Fiedler, Chrystle. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Natural Remedies . New York: Alpha, 2008. Print.