Anxiety and irritability are the norm of modern society
In todays fast paced life it is but natural for people to get irritable and depressed. It is quite common to see people getting anxious not only when facing up death of near and dear or loss of a job, but also to see many irritated with small events in life like being caught in a traffic jam or paying a monthly bill.
Irritabilitycould cause depression, overtiredness, muscle tension and increase your pulse rate.
Irritability could find their remedies in selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs),benzodiazepines serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and
tricyclic antidepressants, medications that help reduce irritability and anger. Next Cognitive behavioral therapy has helped in removing anxiety symptoms and building up habits of positive thinking. Alternative treatments have been found in massages, yoga, meditation, acupuncture, music, and anger management therapies have helped manage anger and irritability symptoms in extreme cases. However the use of good herbal therapies to ward off irritability cannot be over ruled.
Good herbal remedies for irritability
Homeopathy closely observes the reason for the anger before prescribing a certain remedy.
1.The goodness of golu kola,a herb that has been known to the eastern world for thousands of years can be used to treat anxiety and irritability symptoms.This
herb has been used since long to treat wounds, respiratory problems and skin diseases. It has been well recognized that this herb contains triterpenoids that
helps when used in various forms as a dry leaf to a capsule to reduce your responses to anxiety and other stress conditions and to cure irritability. Taken in
the form of tea or capsules of 1000 to 1400mgs a day helps treat irritability symptoms.
2.The holy basil leaf that is used in worship in many Indian homes has been considered for its curative powers in various diseases. Known as ocimum sanctum, it
has been stated in a famous medical journal of Nepal as being very effective for treating irritable symptoms in generalized anxiety disorders(GAD). Most of us
know the taste and flavor of tea prepared by adding the holy basil leaf that is fresh or dried. Basil leaf can be used as an effective home herbal remedy for
anxiety and can be grown in pots to be used fresh.
3.Going onto cold regions like Russia, Scandinavia and the Rocky Mountains of the United States, you would surely find Rhodiola rosea an herb that has proved
the herb for treating depression, nervous disorders and irritability. The “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” carried a study done in early
2008 that confirms that the use of this herb has contributed to significant elimination of anxiety and irritability symptoms. A dose of 340 milligrams of this
herb per day taken for 2 months and 2 weeks showed significant improvement in irritability symptoms.
4.There is no dearth of herbal remedies for irritability. Ladies would benefit with taking herbs like Burdock and Skull cap. Burdock that acts as a traditional
tonic for the liver stimulates the liver and helps get over irritability due to premenstrual syndrome, while Skull cap proves very relaxing and nourishes all
parts of the nervous system helping greatly to bring down irritability that is caused with hormonal changes predominant in menopause and premenstrual syndrome.
5.Camomile is yet another effective herb that plays the role of a relaxer and toner of the nervous system, helping to ease the digestive system and muscles and
relieve the irritability caused. Again the effect of Vervain cannot be overlooked, as it not only helps the liver that could be stressed and damaged, but also helps to calm and soothe the nervous system and address irritability, anxiety and depression symptoms.
You could be sure that some of these herbal remedies for irritability would surely work for you.