The frequency of depression is increasing with the every passing day and it is intensifying at a phenomenal rate. Fortunately, now-a-days people are not feeling stigmatized by confessing that they are having problems. Since, now most of the people have that awareness, so it becoming easier to treat depression.

Common Symptoms of Depression

Depression is an illness that is generally caused by a disparity of brain chemicals accompanied by several factors.

The symptoms of depression can be of various types including feelings of overpowering sadness, a sharp decline in concentration and delight in routine activities, varying appetite and noticeable weight loss or gain , lack of sleep, fall in self esteem, and sometimes feelings of guilt, hopelessness, helplessness, anxiety, or fear.

The treatment of depression seems to be more effective if it is done through natural herbal remedies because herbs and herbal remedies don’t leave any side effect on your physical and mental health.

Herbs to Treat Depression

There are several herbs those prove to be beneficial in treating depression. Few herbs are listed below those are generally used to treat depression or it can at least minimize the effects related to depression.

• Licorice
• St. John’s Wort
• Balm
• Basil
• Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba)
• Siberian ginseng
• Clove
• Damiana
• Black Hellebore
• Borage
• Kava kava
• Oat straw
• Fo-ti-tieng
• Ginger
• Purslane
• Rosemary
• Yohimbine
• Sage
• Hyme

Herbal Remedies Effective To Treat Depression

Frequently it is seen that a combination of different kinds of herbs appear to be more effective for the treatment of depression.

The remedies or herbal tonics are usually prepared with particular consideration by neutralizing the normal side effects that can be caused by one. Moreover the specific situation of the particular individual is also taken care of while preparing the herbal tonic.

We have discussed some of the preparations of the herbal tonics which you can go for but for better results you are always suggested to consult a doctor before beginning any herbal therapy. You also need to check with your doctor whether you are taking any prescribed medication that can interact with the herbal remedies.

• Chop gentian root and poplar bark finely, take ½ ounce of each and steep them in water for 15 minutes. Then boil it and add ½ ounce each of centaury and agrimony. Again boil it for 10 minutes, allow it to be cool and then strain. You can also add some honey to it as a sweetener. Take 3 tablespoons before meals.
• Add 1 teaspoon of rosemary and sage in two cups of water, boil it for five minutes and strain. You need to drink it daily.
• Mix 1 teaspoon of the leaf of Saint-John’s-wort with ½ teaspoon tinctures of ginseng root, licorice root and lemon balm leaf. Take the 1 dropperful of the herbal tonic thrice a day
• To handle mild depression you can crush cloves and add that to sage, peppermint or chamomile tea along with ginseng powder.
• You can also make a blend of St. John’s-wort. Take 2 parts St. John’s-wort ,1 part oat straw,1 part lavender and 1 part mugwort leaf and make a tincture of these ingredients. You can take this tincture thrice a day.
• Take equal parts of lemon balm, kava, St. John’s wort and valerian root. Mix 1 cup boiled water with 1 teaspoon of this herb mix. Take 1 cup of this mixture thrice a day 1hour after your meal.