74.How to treat Anxiety with Herbalism and Essential Oils

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Clinical Anxiety Disorders affect over 40 million adult Americans while only a third of them receive treatment. Anxiety affects the rest of us in some form periodically throughout life. For Anxiety sufferers, the world of plant medicines can offer relief. Today, we’ll talk about natural treatment options for anxiety.

Herbs we mentioned

Essential oils we mentioned

Flower Essences we mentioned

Homeopathic remedies we mentioned

  • Kali
  • Hypericum
  • Chamomila

Books we mentioned

For further information on Anxiety, search The Practical Herbalist using the search term “Anxiety,” or read our article entitled, “Anxiety: Natural Treatment Options,” or search the Anxiety and Depression Association of America online.

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