- How to make a soothing tea
- Natural tranquilizers in tablets
- Natural options for pregnant women
- Natural options for babies
An excellent natural tranquilizer is the passionflower incarnata also known as passion fruit flower because this plant, besides being easy to find, has strong sedative properties that help to calm anxiety and favor sleep, leaving the person more calm, serene and peaceful.
However, there are many other plants that also have similar actions, reducing anxiety and nervousness. Other examples include:
- Valerian: its root has a calming and stimulating sleep action, so it is very indicated in cases of agitation, insomnia, phobia or anxiety; St. John's wort or St. John's wort: it is a good restorative for the nervous and anti-depressive system, and can be used to treat depression, anxiety and nervous agitation; Chamomile: it has a soothing action of the digestive and nervous system, creating a feeling of harmony, which helps to calm down in states of agitation and nervousness; Linden: has calming properties, helping to treat nervous system disorders such as excessive stress, anxiety and hysteria; Melissa or lemon balm: has a calming action and can be used in case of sleep disorders, nervousness and anxiety; Lavender: it is rich in coumarin and essential oils that have calming and relaxing properties acting against nervous tension.
It is possible to make tea from all these plants, however, there are also dietary supplements in the form of pills for sale in health food stores, supermarkets and some pharmacies. Generally, supplements should be indicated by a herbalist or nutritionist to find out the most suitable dose. Supplements work well to relieve symptoms in the long term, reducing the onset of anxiety attacks, for example.
How to make a soothing tea
To make the tea, one must select one of the plants with a calming effect and then add 1 sachet, or 20 grams of the plant, in 1 cup of boiling water for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Afterwards, tea can be taken 2 to 3 times throughout the day or before situations that cause more stress.
In case you need a tranquilizer to sleep, the most suitable tea is valerian tea, as it increases the levels of melatonin, important to induce sleep. In this case, tea should be taken 15 to 30 minutes before going to sleep, and during this period, one should avoid watching television or using another electronic device, such as a cell phone. See all the tips to treat insomnia and sleep better.
The main advantage in relation to tranquilizers sold in the pharmacy is the fact that they do not cause side effects or addiction. However, and although they can be purchased without a prescription, they should only be used under the guidance of a doctor or herbalist, especially regarding their dosage, as some of these herbs when consumed in excess can be toxic.
Natural tranquilizers in tablets
Some examples of natural pill tranquilizers are the following herbal remedies:
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Passiflora incarnata L. |
Maracugina |
Sintocalmy |
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Passiflorine |
Recalm |
Calman |
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Pasalix |
Serenus |
Ansiopax |
These herbal medicines, despite being composed of natural substances, should only be used under medical advice or from a herbalist or nutritionist although they can be purchased without a prescription. They have calming properties that act on the brain, calming the individual due to its sedative action.
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Natural options for pregnant women
The natural tranquilizers for pregnant women can only be used under the guidance of the obstetrician who is performing prenatal care and in case of extreme need, as they can cause side effects or are not safe for the baby. A good natural tranquilizer that can be used by pregnant women and that has no contraindications is the natural passion fruit juice.
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Natural options for babies
A good natural tranquilizer for babies is chamomile tea with fennel, which in addition to calming, promotes sleep and helps fight the gases that cause colic, especially in the first months of a child's life.
There is a food supplement called funchicória that contains these medicinal plants and can be used as a natural tranquilizer for babies and newborns, but although it can be purchased without a prescription it should only be used with the knowledge of the child's pediatrician.
Another natural calming option for babies over 6 months old, who have already started a diversified diet is the natural passion fruit juice. Just beat in a blender the pulp of 1 passion fruit with 1 glass of water, strain and then offer the baby or child about half a glass.
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