“What is the best natural herb for anxiety?”

The best natural substance for anxiety is Theanine. It is an amino acid and harmless, can take 2 caps 2-3x a day.

VALERIAN, PASSIFLORA, HOPS.

There are several commonly used herbs that may have supportive use when used properly for mild anxiety issues. What is best and what is good for your unique need is up to good professional advice. Common herbs include Valerian, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Lavender, Chamomile. Another helpful tool for anxiety is acupuncture, we find ear acupuncture to be quite simple and efffective for mild to moderate anxiety.

Ashwaghandha

You can find the answer here: https://philaholisticclinic.com/natural-treatment-for-anxiety/

Anxiety can be debilitating and present with many signs and symptoms such as nervousness, restlessness, increased heart rate, rapid breathing, feeling tired or weak, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping, gastrointestinal problems, and difficulty controlling worry to list a few. Each patient's case is unique and their presentation coupled with their history aid the doctor in deciding which pharmaceutical or nutraceutical/supplement is ideal for helping with anxiety. To give you a better understanding, pharmaceuticals normally have one active component which often has been synthesized from a natural source. Botanical nutraceuticals/supplements on the other hand could have hundreds of active components or phytochemicals and these are unique to that botanical. When a patient comes in presenting with anxiety and their presentation is trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping, and gastrointestinal issues the doctor may prescribe one natural herb while another patient who may present with increased heart rate, nervousness, and rapid breathing a completely different natural herb. This is why it is so important to visit a Naturopathic Physician to help in pairing you with the most beneficial natural herb. With that being said, some beneficial natural herbs for anxiety are ashwagandha, chamomile, valerian, lavender, galphimia g., passionflower, and kava kava.

***The information presented is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical or professional advice. It should not be used for diagnosing and/or treating a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional medical care or advice. If you have or suspect you might have any health problems, please consult a physician.***

Dear Patient,

Initially, I suggest getting a medical workup as there are a number of medical issues that could cause anxiety. If you are considering a natural approach, then the possibilities are many including Valerian, Chamomile, Lavender, and also CBD oil. All of these have side effects and interactions, so be very careful. They should not be taken if a patient is on any agent for mental illness. There is no such thing as the best approach for anxiety, as it needs to be a targeted, personalized plan. 

Mark Roby,ND,PA-C