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    Kratom can be addictive to some people and is not without risks; check out https://www.google.com.au/search?cli...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 such as:

    https://www.erowid.org/plants/kratom/kratom.shtml which provides factual and unbiased information. Kindly contribute a little, if helped, as they rely on donations to maintain the website.

    Alternatives:

    There is a proprietary product, containing only natural ingredients, available by internet order at: http://seredyn.com/order.html 30 - 60 doses (less per unit if purchased in bulk, but I advise trying a small order first). I have no information on its efficacy.

    At http://www.anxiety-and-depression-solutions.com/ a number of proprietary medications, and treatments, are available. Arctic root was recommended, and St. John's Wort is a popular herbal treatment, but it can affect some medications that you may be taking, and takes a fair while to become effective with some people; up to 2 months, and should not be used by women taking contraceptive (birth control) pills, (see http://www.drweil.com/ :Herbs. There are websites devoted to that herb;
    http://hypericum.com & http://sjw.info

    It acts to thin the blood, so should be discontinued 2 weeks before surgical procedures ( as with aspirin, and garlic ). I suggest taking it with a meal, to reduce further the slight risk of stomach upsets.

    Many brands contain insufficient hyperforin to balance the hypericum content, but Perika, Jarsin, and Kira have been recommended; Google supplies.

    Other herbs used for anxiety include PassionFlower (Passiflora Incarnata), Lemon Balm, Lavender (tea) Hops, Verbena, Skullcap, and Reishi. Nettle tea, which is recommended by some for panic attacks, may also help, but some people are allergic to it. As with all herbal teas, use sweetening, if desired, BUT NO MILK OR CREAM!

    (FROM: www.drweil.com "there are natural substances that you may want to try. Spearmint and chamomile teas are both mildly relaxing, and you can drink as much of them as you want. A stronger remedy is passionflower, made from a plant (Passiflora incarnata) native to southeastern United States. Passionflower products are available at herb and health food stores. The dose is one dropperful of the tincture in a little water or two capsules of a standardized extract up to four times a day as needed. Passionflower is not sedating." Note that from my reading of books about herbal remedies, spearmint should be avoided by women who are pregnant, trying to be, or breastfeeding. Always Google the hazards of any treatment being considered.

    KavaKava is sometimes recommended, but see the warning at http://www.erowid.org/plants/kava/kava.shtml , first. View http://www.mind.org.uk/ & http://www.kickbackwithkava.com/ Always tell your doctor/health practicioner/therapist what herbal remedies and dietary supplements you are taking. Discontinue use if stomach upsets result. Google: "anxiety; herbal remedies; compare", then select your choice, and Google: " ....... ; supplies" View: http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/cond.../a/Anxiety.htm and I strongly advise checking out ALL INGREDIENTS in any herbal/supplement product. At the very least, Google that product, together with CONTRAINDICATIONS, such as: "peppermint herbal tea; contraindications"

    Sceletium Tortuosum (Kanna) also has anxiolytic effects, as well as inducing mild euphoria; check out https://www.google.com.au/search?cli...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

    Also consider sacred lotus (actually a lily); check out https://www.google.com.au/search?cli...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

    JUST BECAUSE SOMETHING IS NATURAL DOESN'T MEAN IT'S SAFE!

    This advice applies particularly to pregnant, or breast feeding women, those about to undergo surgery, and those intending to do something potentially dangerous, such as going out on the roads.
    Last edited by Nowuccas; 09-02-2016 at 10:52 AM.

 

 

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