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4 Herbal Remedies for Stress – Finding Relief from Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

8:06 am by Seeking Joyful Simplicity 38 Comments

4 Herbal Remedies for Stress – Finding Relief from Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

 

Worn Out and Overwhelmed

Constantly tired, exhausted, and overwhelmed, we find ourselves with too much to do, and too little time to do it. With long hours at work, we scramble to keep up with our household and family responsibilities. Money is always tight, and daily we hear horrific stories in the news of violence, death, and pending economic and environmental catastrophe.

This is modern life. In the middle of all this we are supposed to be making healthy lifestyle choices for ourselves and our families. But there is only so much time, energy, and motivation, and it’s hard to make good choices when we are living with constant stress, anxiety, and depression.

Years ago I suffered from overwhelming stress. In desperation, I began exploring natural remedies for anxiety and depression. After years of struggling, I finally connected with an herbalist. She became my mentor and teacher, and the herbal remedies for stress that she suggested changed my life in so many ways.

I quickly found relief from my chronic stress, began sleeping better, felt more calm and focused, and was able to start making positive changes in my life.

I want to share four of the simple, all natural remedies for managing stress that helped me. These herbs had profound effects on my life, and I believe they can help you too.

 

Constantly tired, exhausted, and overwhelmed, we find ourselves with too much to do, and too little time to do it. This is modern life and many of us are suffering with chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. These are the best herbal remedies for stress, anxiety, and depression. These herbs had a profound effect on my life, and I believe they can help you too.

Let me introduce you to the herbs and the benefits they offer, then I will explain how easy it is to include them as part of your daily routine.

But first, let’s talk about the elephant in the room – adrenal fatigue.

Adrenal Fatigue

Many people are talking about Adrenal Fatigue – the condition where the adrenals function below optimal levels. The adrenal glands, along with the hypothalamus and the pituitary glands form the HPA axis (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis).

This system is essentially the control center for many important functions in the body, and works to regulate heart rate, the immune system, energy storage, digestive processes, and sleep-wake cycles (among many others).

What does all of this have to do with managing stress, anxiety, and depression?

Think about it, if you are stressed and anxious, you have trouble sleeping, might suffer from indigestion, tend to become ill more frequently and probably feel pretty worn down and exhausted.

I will tell you adrenal fatigue is not currently a medically recognized condition. But in my humble opinion, a formal diagnosis is not necessary for us to understand when the situations in our life are wreaking havoc on our health. We suffer the consequences, diagnosis or not.

The wonderful thing about these herbal remedies for stress is that they work to support the adrenals. Using natural remedies for managing stress, we not only eliminate the symptoms of stress, but actually go deeper and support our health.

Simple All-Natural Remedies for Stress

There are many medicinal herbs to choose from, but the four herbs I suggest offer many benefits, are specific to stress and adrenal function, are not over-harvested or endangered, and have a long history of use prior to the over-commercialization so common today.

I typically use these herbs as teas and infusions, but you can also infuse them in alcohol for a very effective and convenient herbal tincture for stress-relief. I have instructions for making your own herbal stress-relief tincture – all you need is fresh or dried herbs, 80-proof alcohol, and a strainer.

Drinking herbal teas and infusions is a simple and inexpensive way to bring herbal medicine into your life. A handful of dried herbs and a kettle of hot water is all you need to enjoy the benefits of plant medicines.

Yet there is a difference between a simple tea and a medicinal infusion and for a long time I didn’t understand this.

Teas are typically beverages for pleasure – a cup of herbal tea with honey to warm, relax, or stimulate us. The aroma is often part of the experience – my five-year old enjoys an evening cup of chamomile tea, sometimes blended with lavender. She enjoys the taste as well as the floral scent, and it helps relax and soothe her as she prepares for sleep at night.

Herbal Infusions

If you want to extract more from your herbs and enjoy the greatest benefits, herbal infusions are best.

Infusions are made with loose herbs – leaves, flowers, roots, or stems, depending on the plant medicine you are seeking.

While a relaxing cup of tea can be made in just a few minutes, infusions should be allowed to steep for several hours, or even better, overnight. The purpose of infusing the plant material in water is to extract as much of the constituents – the plant chemicals – as you can. Some plants easily give up their medicines and are highly soluble in water. Others require more time and energy to remove significant amounts of their medicine. 

And some plants are most soluble in alcohol, vinegar, or oil, and that’s where tinctures, vinegars, and oils are used. You can read about the five best herbs for better sleep and how easy it is to make a wonderful herbal tincture for better sleep. 

An herbal infusion can be a single plant, such as nettles, or can be a combination of herbs. I am going to share some of the herbs I use and the reasons I include them in my daily wellness routine. For this I create my own Daily Wellness Blend.

Nettles – Urtica dioica

 

Constantly tired, exhausted, and overwhelmed. Too much to do, and too little time to do it. With long hours at work, we scramble to keep up with our household and family responsibilities. Money is always tight, and daily we hear horrific stories in the news of violence, corruption, and death. Managing stress has become part of our culture, and even our children are suffering from chronic stress. Did you know there are many herbs that are very effective at relieving stress, overwhelm, and adrenal fatigue? I want to share four herbs for stress and ways you can use them.

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Although fresh nettle has tiny hairs on the stems and leaves that contain formic acid – causing an unpleasant stinging sensation, drying and cooking nettle deactivates the formic acid.

Why the big fuss over such a plant? Because they are full of nutrition! If you drink a strong infusion of nettles, you will notice the mineral taste. Nettles contain the highest plant source of iron, and an abundance of amino acids.

Nettles act as a gentle diuretic, helping to remove wastes and uric acid from the body, and are often used to support kidney health.

But most importantly, nettle is known as a trophorestorative for the adrenals. Trophorestoratives are herbs, plants, or food substances that have a specific affinity for a particular organ in the body, provide important nourishment, help repair and heal, and can be taken for a long time without causing harm.

Nettles are also considered an alterative. An alterative literally alters the body. This means when used consistently for several months, nettles cause a lasting improvement in tissues or functions, even when you stop using the nettle.

Nettles are considered a tonic – meaning they are mild and nourishing, and are best taken long-term and consistently. They have no contraindications or side effects (other than good health!)

Southwest herbalist Michael Moore puts it well:

Every year we see some new harebrained food supplement derived from weird sources, containing new stuff we didn’t know we needed (or even existed), and which we can now obtain… usually at great expense. Nettle is something you can gather yourself in places that you trust, and you can add it to smoothies and salad dressings, put it in bread, and add it to your tea, home beer and so forth. It is green food that your body recognizes and can help build blood, tissue and self-empowerment.

I make an infusion every evening, allowing the nettle (in combination with other herbs) to steep overnight. In the morning, I strain off the plant and drink my infusion throughout the day. Nettles have a strong taste, one I describe as “minerally”, “green” and slightly reminiscent of mushroom.

I recommend combining nettle with other herbs to improve the taste of your infusion. More on that later.

You can buy dried nettle here

Dosing: 8-ounces boiling water added to 1 tablespoon dried leaves. Allow to steep at least four hours.

Contraindications: NONE

 

Milky Oats and Dried Oatstraw – Avena sativa

 

Constantly tired, exhausted, and overwhelmed. Too much to do, and too little time to do it. With long hours at work, we scramble to keep up with our household and family responsibilities. Money is always tight, and daily we hear horrific stories in the news of violence, corruption, and death. Managing stress has become part of our culture, and even our children are suffering from chronic stress. Did you know there are many herbs that are very effective at relieving stress, overwhelm, and adrenal fatigue? I want to share four herbs for stress and ways you can use them.

 

Avena sativa – oats, are the indeed the same oats we enjoy in our breakfast cereal. Herbalists have long used preparations of oats for treating nervous conditions. There are two forms of oats used – milky oats and the dried oatstraw. Each provides similar benefits to our nervous systems, but work in slightly different ways.

Milky oats are harvested at an early stage in development. When the seed tops reach their milky stage, you can squeeze the small seeds and they will exude a white, “milky” substance. These milky oats are then immediately used to make an alcohol-based tincture to extract the important constituents. 

Oatstraw is harvested later and includes the green stems. The dried oatstraw is used to make an infusion or decotion in hot water.

Milky oats tend to provide a more immediate effect, while the oatstraw works more slowly with consistent use.

So what is so special about these milky oats?

In Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, Volume 53, Issue 2, 2013, Avena sativa is summarized as:

Oat possesses different pharmacological activities like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, anticholesterolaemic, etc. A wide spectrum of biological activities indicates that oat is a potential therapeutic agent.

In other words, oats help us function at our best, protect us from oxidative damage, lower elevated blood sugar, lower high cholesterol levels, and generally keep us healthy.

Oats act on the nervous system by gently calming the mind and strengthening the adrenal systems. Experienced herbalists recommend oats for people with nervous exhaustion – feeling exhausted but unable to relax due to the nagging sense they should be getting things done. And for people who have difficulty focusing, and feel overwhelmed and unable to complete simple tasks. 

I don’t know about you, but I certainly find myself quite frequently feeling overwhelmed, tired, and anxious. Milky oats has helped me get through some difficult and stressful times, and maybe they will help you too.

You can purchase yours here – Starwest Botanicals Organic American Oatstraw Herb Loose Tea Cut and Sifted

Dosing: Add 8-ounces boiled water to 1 tablespoon oat tops and allow to steep for at least four hours.

Contraindications: NONE

Holy Basil (Tulsi) – Ocimum sanctum

 

Constantly tired, exhausted, and overwhelmed. Too much to do, and too little time to do it. With long hours at work, we scramble to keep up with our household and family responsibilities. Money is always tight, and daily we hear horrific stories in the news of violence, corruption, and death. Managing stress has become part of our culture, and even our children are suffering from chronic stress. Did you know there are many herbs that are very effective at relieving stress, overwhelm, and adrenal fatigue? I want to share four herbs for stress and ways you can use them.

 

Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, has a long history in India as a sacred plant, for both its spiritual and medicinal properties. There are at least three varieties of Tulsi – Rama Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi, and Vana Tulsi. All three have similar medicinal properties, but the Rama Tulsi is the most commonly used.

Although similar to our culinary basil, Tulsi is a different species.

Spiritually and emotionally, Tulsi is said to help us relax, focus, and find clarity.

Physiologically, Tulsi offers a host of benefits, including:

  • studies have shown that it helps control blood sugar levels (both hyper and hypoglycemia)
  • strengthens the adrenals and helps regulate cortisol levels
  • acts as a COX-2 inhibitor, similar to many pain-relieving medications, making it useful for arthritis and other inflammatory conditions
  • strengthens the immune system

Dosing: Add 8-ounces boiled water to 1 tablespoon dried or fresh leaves and allow to steep. Tulsi can be steeped less than the other herbs, as little as 10 minutes covered will provide the healing aromatic oils.

Contraindications: A trusted herbalist, Rosalee de la Foret suggests Tulsi can lower fertility and should not be used by women and men trying to conceive, or by pregnant women.

Because Tulsi can cause blood thinning it should not be taken by those who are currently taking warfarin. Those who are taking insulin to control their diabetes may need to adjust their insulin levels while taking Tulsi.

You can purchase dried tulsi here

Licorice Root

Licorice root offers excellent support for the adrenals. It is only needed in small quantities and adds a pleasant sweetness. Although I despise the taste of licorice candy, I find licorice root to be quite pleasant.

Licorice root is frequently added to herb blends for its general medicinal qualities, flavor, and its ability to help the other medicines work synergistically. It is one of the most common herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Because licorice root stimulates the antidiuretic hormone, it causes the body to hold more water, which can raise blood pressure. Licorice should be used with caution for people being treated for high blood pressure; however, problems have typically occurred in cases where people were consuming large doses of licorice over long periods of time.

I avoid this problem by only using licorice root in small quantities intermittently.

Dosing: 1/2 teaspoon dried root steeped in 16-ounces of water for at least four hours. Use only 2-3 times a week.

Contraindications: See above.

You can buy dried licorice root here

 

How to Make Your Daily Wellness Blend

I create my own blend of the dried herbs, using a combination of Nettle, Milky Oats, and Tulsi. I usually add other herbs for their flavor or benefits – for example, I might add some mint leaves, cinnamon sticks, or a bit of fresh ginger for flavor. My “recipe” varies depending on mood and the season.

To make your own blend of dried herbs, use a quart-sized jar and fill 1/3 with dried Nettle, 1/3 Milky Oats, and 1/3 with dried Tulsi.

When you are ready to make your infusion, measure 2 tablespoons of your blend for a 16-ounce infusion, or 4 tablespoons for quart-sized infusion. Add boiling water, cover, and allow to steep for at least 4 hours. (I leave mine overnight.)

Two or three times a week I add a teaspoon of licorice to my infusion.

Strain the herbs and drink room temperature, chilled, or warmed, depending on your preference.

I enjoy these herbs 4-5 days each week.

Constantly tired, exhausted, and overwhelmed. Too much to do, and too little time to do it. With long hours at work, we scramble to keep up with our household and family responsibilities. Money is always tight, and daily we hear horrific stories in the news of violence, corruption, and death. Managing stress has become part of our culture, and even our children are suffering from chronic stress. Did you know there are many herbs that are very effective at relieving stress, overwhelm, and adrenal fatigue? I want to share four herbs for stress and ways you can use them.

 

Stress and Lifestyle

Of course, there is more to recovering from stress and exhaustion than simply using herbs. But starting with the herbs brought more peace and clarity in my thinking, better sleep, and more energy. This allowed me to focus on supporting my health in other ways, including nutrition and exercise. Each small step toward better health leads to the ability to make further changes, eventually bringing us to a place of greater health and well-being.

Wishing you health and wellness,
~ Michelle

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Comments

  1. BeeHappee says

    at 11:19 am

    This is such an informative post. Thank you Michelle!!

    Reply
  2. Karen says

    at 2:26 pm

    Hi Michelle. I’m just learning about the medicinal value of herbs and have two of Rosemary Gladstar’s books checked out from the library. Valuable info. that has stood the test of time. Wishing you courage on the path you are contemplating. I think you should definitely go for it.

    Food for thought…
    “I’ve noticed that as we grow older, there is a resistance to remembering certain details and facts,.. I wonder if this isn’t a natural process meant to draw us into ourselves, away from the mundane, into the inner journey of knowing. Perhaps our inner clock is telling us it’s time to forget those details that seem so important to the world, and to get on to the more important quests of life…
    R. Gladstar

    Reply
    • Seeking Joyful Simplicity says

      at 3:45 pm

      I love Rosemary’s practical approach to bringing the herbs into our homes. And her books are beautiful too. I hope you have some fun with them.
      If you like Rosemary, you will like Rosalee too – she has a very practical approach, and a beautiful website full of great information…http://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/herbal-recipes.html

      Thank you for sharing the quote, I keep thinking about it, and the many ways it applies to my current life, both obvious and subtle.
      M

      Reply
  3. Stefani @ The Crafty Christian says

    at 8:51 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing this at Simply Natural Saturdays! I’ve been working on healing my own adrenal fatigue for the past year now, and my last hormone test showed that they are at least producing cortisol again, which is amazing 🙂 I’ll have to give these herbs a try to get things going a little quicker!

    Reply
    • Seeking Joyful Simplicity says

      at 9:05 am

      I’m glad to hear you are improving. Herbal medicine is a gift – wishing you health and happiness!

      Reply
  4. Next to Natural says

    at 1:04 pm

    This is a super interesting post! I don’t know much about herbs and their healing benefits but I am slowly learning. Thanks for sharing with us at Simply Natural Saturdays!

    Reply
    • Seeking Joyful Simplicity says

      at 2:01 pm

      I’m glad you found it interesting!

      Reply
  5. notsomodernblog says

    at 9:47 am

    Sounds like I need to order some of these herbs. These are actually ones I hadn’t tried yet. That’s really interesting about seeping herbal teas overnight. I’ll have to try that.

    Thank you for sharing on the Homestead Blog Hop.

    Reply
    • Seeking Joyful Simplicity says

      at 10:26 am

      Thanks for stopping by, and I do hope you give the herbs a try, they are wonderful.

      Reply
  6. Susannah ~ HealthyGreenSavvy.com says

    at 11:05 am

    Wonderful post — I’m going to try this! Thanks so much for the helpful and thorough information. Pinning and sharing!

    Reply
    • Seeking Joyful Simplicity says

      at 10:34 am

      Thank you for visiting!

      Reply
  7. Alicia Owen says

    at 4:29 pm

    Thanks for stopping by the Farm Fridays link up! I have been meaning for a long time to study up on herbs and their uses and benefits for a long time, so I love coming across posts like this. I have heard so many good things about stinging nettle!

    Reply
    • Seeking Joyful Simplicity says

      at 5:02 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Alicia!

      Reply
  8. Rosevine Cottage Girls says

    at 9:27 am

    Pinning! Thank you for sharing! Found you on Our Simple Homestead Blog Hop.

    Reply
    • Seeking Joyful Simplicity says

      at 4:51 pm

      I’m enjoying the blog hop, thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. Anne In the Kitchen says

    at 4:23 am

    This was very interesting! I have a medicinal herb garden, but it is great to learn about some that are new to me! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Patrina De Pillars says

    at 11:34 pm

    This is amazing! I have been struggling with my health for the last three years with different diagnosis from multiple doctors. Recently I found out what has actually been going on. I have hormone producing tumor on my petuitary gland, and it’s causing Cushing disease/syndrome along with reproductive issues and ovarian cysts. This explains why I am constantly stressed and overwhelmed and can never sleep and suffer from intense pain that knocks me on my butt all day. I have read a few of your posts about different herbs, but do can you recommend the best herbs for my situation? Also I have found Oregon’s Wils Harvest has many of these herbs in capsule form which I think would be more convenient, is there a huge difference between steeping a tea or taking capsules? Thank you so much for this information!

    Reply
    • Seeking Joyful Simplicity says

      at 9:59 am

      Patrina, first, I am so glad you were able to receive a correct diagnosis! Secondly, I’m sorry you are experiencing something so devastating. Now, more than ever, you need to make your health a priority. This means focusing on a well-balanced diet, sleep, and gentle movement. Limiting inflammatory foods like simple sugars, processed foods, caffeine, alcohol, and unhealthy fats. Including plenty of vegetables, and fruits – real, wholesome, nourishing foods are your primary medicine! Choose healthy fats like coconut and high-quality olive oil, grass-fed butter, avocado. Don’t worry about calories, just reasonable portion sizes. Can you make your own bone broth? A whole organic chicken, cooked in the slow cooker over 8 hours will give you plenty of high-quality protein, collagen, calcium, magnesium and more. Organic chickens are expensive, but that one purchase will give you plenty of meals and broth for making soups. Make sure you are moving your body – light exercise such as walking and yoga will help reduce stress and cortisol levels naturally. Focus on sleep – I imagine you have struggled for quite a while with poor sleep! Try to make time for resting as much as life allows. Practice deep breathing. When I can’t sleep, I focus on my breath, and it helps so much to bring me to a more relaxed state. Don’t underestimate the power of focusing on your breath! While there are plenty of herbs you can take (in teas, capsules, and tinctures), if you are taking medications, you need to be cautious. The adaptogen herbs are generally safe, but there can be interactions, and everyone responds differently to herbs. Nettle is a wonderfully nourishing herb and one my teachers always recommend. I use both whole dried herbs and capsules. I am not familiar with the brand you mention, I generally use and trust Mountain Rose Herbs, Gaia Herbs, Frontier Herbs, and Nature’s Way brands, not to say others aren’t quality. For more information on Cushing’s disease and adaptogen herbs, Dr. Axe has an in-depth article. https://draxe.com/cushings-disease/ Please feel free to email me at seekingjoyfulsimplicity@gmail.com if you have more questions.

      Reply
  11. Niki says

    at 8:00 am

    Hi….can I mix Maca Root & Shatavari together in nut butter or yogurt to help with Menopause…hot flashes?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Seeking Joyful Simplicity says

      at 8:42 am

      So sorry I missed your question Niki! Yes, absolutely you can combine those two herbs. I like to mix a variety of the adaptogen herbs in my “Women of Power” balls (using almond butter and a little honey for sweetener.)
      https://seekingjoyfulsimplicity.com/herbal-zoom-balls-herbal-health-treats/

      Reply
  12. Aika says

    at 8:23 pm

    Such a great read! This is very informative. I’ve learned a lot about herbs, especially the ones I’ve never heard before, and their health benefits through your post. We all suffer from stress, anxiety, or depression but what makes us different is how we handle it. I’m glad to hear that you’re able to overcome it thanks to these four herbs and I’m sure a lot of people will after reading this.

    Reply
    • Seeking Joyful Simplicity says

      at 10:12 am

      Thank you for your kind feedback.

      Reply

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How to stop comfort and stress eating

How to Stop Stress Eating Breaking the Pattern

Not just for pesto and pasta, let’s talk about how to use fresh basil to make lime basil fizz, basil herb butter, basil vinegar, and more.

7 Things to Do With Basil Beyond Pesto

Sweet, delicious honey. Herbal infused honey is a delightful way to enjoy the many health benefits of herbs and raw honey, and is a wonderful way to give herbal medicine to our children. Let me show you how to make herbal infused honey and some of my favorite herbal infused honey combinations for both health and flavor.

How to Make Herbal Infused Honey – Flavorful, Medicinal

The humble garlic offers powerful health benefits including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties to combat colds and flu, and much more. Fermenting garlic adds healthy probiotics and offers even greater protective benefits. Making fermented garlic is really simple and here are five easy and delicious recipes for using your homemade, probiotic-rich garlic..

Easy Fermented Garlic and 5 Recipes

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Insect bites, bee stings, sunburn relief. Only four ingredients and using easy-to-find herbs like plantain and dandelion, you can make your own highly effective, all-natural DIY skin salve

DIY Summer Skin Salve – All Natural Relief for Summer Skin

Warm breezes and sunny days, summer is the time for outdoor activities. But along with the summer fun comes summer skin irritations like sunburn, blisters, insect bites, and the dreaded poison ivy. You can buy over-the-counter products to treat all of these, but you will also be getting the added chemicals and preservatives. Why not take a little time to make your own […]

Roses excel at cooling and soothing hot inflamed skin, and a homemade rose and aloe cooling lotion is a wonderful way to treat skin irritations like acne, rashes, eczema, sunburn, and insect bites.

Make Your Own Rose and Aloe Cooling Lotion and Spray

  All-Natural Rose and Aloe Cooling Lotion and Spray Roses are alluring and beautiful, and despite their delicate appearance, they offer some pretty amazing health benefits. Combining the anti-inflammatory and cooling property of rose petals with soothing aloe, we can create a simple, all-natural rose and aloe cooling lotion. This post contains affiliate links. If you […]

Homemade herbal gifts are a delightful way to share our love for everything herbal. Instead of joining the holiday shopping rush, we can take the time to slow down and enjoy the creative process of making simple gifts for those we love. Homemade herbal gifts for friends and family are a great way to spread love and good health. Enjoy this list of 20 inspiring ideas for the holidays.

Homemade Herbal Gifts – 25 Inspiring Ideas for the Holidays

Homemade herbal gifts are a delightful way to share our love for everything herbal. Instead of joining the holiday shopping rush, we can take the time to slow down and enjoy the creative process of making simple gifts for those we love. Homemade herbal gifts for friends and family are a great way to spread love […]

Sweet, delicious honey. Herbal infused honey is a delightful way to enjoy the many health benefits of herbs and raw honey, and is a wonderful way to give herbal medicine to our children. Let me show you how to make herbal infused honey and some of my favorite herbal infused honey combinations for both health and flavor.

How to Make Herbal Infused Honey – Flavorful, Medicinal

  Sweet, delicious honey. Herbal infused honey is a delightful way to enjoy the many health benefits of herbs and raw honey. Let me show you how easy it is to make herbal infused honey and some of my favorite herbal infused honey combinations for both health and flavor.   The content on this site may contain […]

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The information provided here is not intended to replace professional medical advice and care. It is simply my perspective for you to consider as you make good choices for you and your family’s health. The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and maintaining health. Herbs, however, can trigger side effects and can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, you should take herbs with care. The information provided has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to diagnose any disease, nor is it intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Seek the support and care of a physician and/or complementary care practitioner you trust, and above all, listen to and trust in yourself. Be well!

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Please Note: the information provided here is not intended to replace professional medical advice and care. It is simply my perspective for you to consider as you make good choices for you and your family's health. The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and maintaining health. Herbs, however, can trigger side effects and can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, you should take herbs with care. The information provided has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to diagnose any disease, nor is it intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Seek the support and care of a physician and/or complementary care practitioner you trust, and above all, listen to and trust in yourself. Be well!

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