The stress represents today one of the most common and most impact among the population’s psychological conditions.
We are those people whose mind goes faster than life and who also lacks adequate strategies to better manage their emotions. Thus, dimensions such as anguish, excessive worry or mental exhaustion have a direct impact on our health.
Coping with these situations better is not easy. We need a broad, holistic and multidisciplinary approach.
Thus, it is necessary that we always have good professional help, which, combined with better lifestyle habits and changes in our diet, will undoubtedly generate a positive change in our well-being.
Likewise, we cannot neglect the benefits that nature always makes available to us. There are very suitable medicinal herbs to reduce fatigue and promote relaxation.
Knowing these plants is one more advantage that we can use to our advantage. However, we should not hesitate to consult with our doctor about the convenience or not of using certain natural proposals.
In case we already take any medication it is mandatory to have professional advice.
The importance of managing our stress
It is interesting to know that women receive the impact of stress to a greater degree than men. Thus, from the American Psychological Association (APA) they indicate that the female gender is more sensitive to these states.
However, this entity ensures that they have an advantage over men: they can better deal with it, react earlier and often take the first step in seeking help or social support. Men, for their part, sometimes carry these states in a chronic and silent way without daring to take the step, ask for help or make changes.
Therefore, it is essential that whatever our gender, work or age, we have a very clear aspect: taking care of emotions is taking care of our health. Neglecting today’s concern means that this discomfort will be greater tomorrow. Let us, therefore, consider these dimensions.
- We must learn to prioritize. Health, calm and well-being is a priority.
- Think that life is very short and that you should live it with quality.
- It is important to have your own time and your own personal space.
- Surround yourself with positive and meaningful people. Enriching profiles that do not bring you worries.
- Do you play any sport.
- Practice yoga or mindfulness, they are very suitable to combat stress.
- Take care of your diet.
What medicinal herbs can help me reduce stress?
In the medical journal Nutrition Journal, we have an interesting study where they tell us about the benefits of certain plants and food supplements, to combat stress and anxiety states.
Thus, of a sample of 2,619 people, 71% showed a very positive improvement after undergoing this type of complementary approach.
Let us see therefore which medicinal plants can help us.
1. The infusion of rosemary
Rosemary is a calming plant, a sedative, and an essential plant to deflate. When we suffer stress it is very common, for example, that we suffer digestive problems such as stomach pain, poor digestion, diarrhea, gas and even irritable colon.
All these processes can be alleviated if we take one or two rosemary infusions a day. What’s more, from the Christine E Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University, they conducted a study that demonstrated their effectiveness in relieving stress.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (5 g)
- 1 teaspoon of honey (5 g)
- 1 glass of water (200 ml)
Preparation
Bring that tablespoon of dried rosemary to a boil. Allow it to be on the fire for 15 minutes and rest for another 10. Sweeten with honey and drink after meals.
2. Infusion of lavender and lemon balm
A delicate, aromatic and delicious infusion for your senses, your nerves and your body. Do not hesitate to try it combined. As you already know, lavender is a relaxing medicinal plant par excellence, it favors rest and relaxation, according to studies. Used together with lemon balm, it enhances the effects, taking care of our digestive system and also relieves headaches.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of lemon balm or lemon balm (5 g)
- 1 teaspoon of lavender (5 g)
- 1 teaspoon of honey (5g)
- 1 glass of water (200 ml)
Preparation
You can have two to three cups a day. Just put a glass of water to a boil and include two sprigs of lavender and three lemon balm leaves in each shot. Let it come to a boil and rest, then add a little honey. It is delicious.
3. Valerian and linden
We make a subtle combination again to find greater and delicious effects. You can take this infusion of valerian and lime in the morning and at night before going to sleep. They are two very common infusions used above all to relax, calm and rest.
From the journal Psychopharmacology Research, they explain in a study its usefulness to treat not only stress states, it is also useful in occasional insomnia.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of valerian root (10 g)
- 1 tablespoon of lime (10 g)
- 1 cup of water (250 ml)
Preparation
- Heat the water until it boils.
- Add the valerian and the lime and leave it to cook for 10 minutes.
- Let stand 10 minutes.
- Strain and drink (up to 3 cups a day)
4. The Passionflower or passionflower
You can find it in natural stores. It is undoubtedly one of the most widely used plants to treat stress processes, for depression and to relieve headaches.
Passionflower treatment
- 3 infusions a day with half a teaspoon of the plant (2.5 g) in a glass of water (200 ml)
- Liquid extracts: 10 to 30 drops, 3 times a day.
- Tinctures: 10 to 60 drops, 3 times a day.
5. chamomile
Chamomile or chamomile has a long healing tradition. Used since ancient times, it continues without losing its throne in medicinal herbs: it is digestive, improves rest, reduces inflammation, calms sore throats…
Thus, in a study carried out at the University of Cleveland, in Ohio, up to 13 of its benefits were demonstrated, among which was the reduction of stress and anxiety.
Introducing chamomile in our diet can undoubtedly be one of the best choices for our physical and psychological health.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of chamomile (10 g)
- 1 cup of water (250 ml)
- 1 tablespoon of honey (5g)
Preparation
- Heat the water until it boils.
- Add the chamomile let it be 10 minutes on the fire
- Let stand 10 minutes.
- Strain and drink (up to 3 cups a day)
To conclude, medicinal herbs can be an ideal complement for the treatment of stress. However, we do not hesitate to consult a specialized professional in case this state extends over time. Health is first.