Herbal Remedies for Depression
Depression is an emotional state marked by prolonged sadness, discouragement, and loss of self-worth. Depression can result from prolonged stress and a weakened adrenal system, as well as a general deficiency of the adrenal, nervous and digestive systems.
An herbal program can include herbal antidepressants and tonic herbs and formulas for any weakened systems.
Herbs Used To Treat Depression
| Herb |
Treatment Support |
Application |
| Damiana |
mild antidepressant |
tincture, tea |
| Kava Kava |
mild antidepressant |
tablet, tincture |
| Kola |
mild antidepressant |
capsule, tea |
| Lavender |
antidepressant |
oil (to inhale), tea internally |
| St. John's Wort |
antidepressant, nerve tonic |
tincture, tablet |
| Yerba Mate |
mild antidepressant |
tea |
Herbs Used To Treat Specific Depression Related Conditions
| Condition |
Herb |
Application |
| Mild Chronic Depression |
Wild Oats |
tincture, tea, capsule |
| Mild Depression After Distress |
St. John's Wort |
tincture, tablet, capsule |