the following are some herbal suggestions
for stress control and amelioration:
1. Borage is used to relieve depression
and stress and is a mild diuretic.
2. Chamomile is a gentle herb used in tea
to soothe and relax the nervous system.
In stressful circumstances, chamomile is
used to soothe the digestive tract. It is
an anti-spasmodic and has
anti-inflammatory properties.
3. Chive is said to have some natural
antibiotic properties to help the immune
system under stress.
4. Echinacea is said to improve immune
function and stamina, specially the
body’s ability to fight off viruses and
colds, by boosting the power of white
blood cells to destroy invading organisms.
It has long been a popular remedy among
native american peoples.
5. Ginko biloba is said to increase blood
flow to the brain, improve
neurotransmitter function, and improve the
metabolism of brain fuels. It also is
said to scavenge free-radicals from the
circulation, thus helping to slow aging.
As such, it is being touted as helpful for
holding off symptoms of alzheimer’s
disease. For the healthy population, it
is used to increase alertness and
concentration.
And music and dance are great stress
relief factors.
