6 Herbs For Bipolar Disorder

Herbal remedies can be employed for the purpose of treating almost any sort of disease, yes even bipolar. The effect and symptoms of bipolar disorder can be cured and discarded if the herbal remedies are used with caution and regularly taken. Most herbs take time to settle in and thus even though the relief is sought early on, it is obtained much later.

Therefore it is requested that when dealing with herbs patients and loved ones should be patient and with dedication implement the herbal remedies for effective cure. Given below are the six best herbal remedies for treating bipolar disorder.

Beneficial Herbs For Bipolar Disorder

Licorice:

Licorice is very useful in treating bipolar disorder’s most common symptom, which is depression. It helps in inducing the production of many hormones which can improve the brain activities and reduce digestive troubles. Bipolar patients suffer from depression and thus many drink licorice tea which calms the nerves and reduces depression. Therefore, this herb is a very suitable remedy for healing the ailment.

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Ginseng:

People suffering from depression, lethargy and fatigue can get relief by using this herb. Ginseng can help in producing energy in the body of the person experiencing fatigue and thus reduce lethargy. It is used by many patients and has studies have proved it benefits for bipolar patients. The functionalism of the brain improves by regular use of this herb and therefore treatment of the ailment with this herb will prove very beneficial.

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Valerian Root:

This is a good remedy for treating symptoms of bipolar. Valerian root has sedative properties and thus helps induce sleep and reduce headaches.

This herb successfully calms down the mind and reduces restlessness and anxiety. Mood swing is a major symptom of bipolar disorder. This herb therefore can be used effectively for treating nervous tension.

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Black cohosh:

This is used by many patients suffering from bipolar disorder. It is also known as black snakeroot and squaw root in many places. It works as an anti depressant and soothes the nervous system thereby treating bipolar disorder.

It also has anti inflammatory properties and therefore, it is used by many persons with auto-immune conditions. The herb must be taken with caution as it induces hormonal activities.

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Omega 3:

This is rather a fatty acid than an herb but it is brilliantly effective in terms of brain improvement. Fish oil can have no replacement when it comes to treating bipolar disorder.

Doctors suggest patients suffering from bipolar to regularly consume fish oil to improve brain functions and reduce depression and anxiety. I personally recommend not going for supplements of omega 3 but eating fish like salmon which are rich in omega 3 fatty acids.

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St. John’s Wort:

This herb is very effective to treat mild depression and should not be combined with other anti depressant drug. The only side effect that this drug has is the fact that it increases a person’s sensitivity to light.

Therefore, when using this herb for remedial purposes, one should apply a good sunscreen when walking out in the sun. It is quite a technical herb thus; one should consult their herbalists and doctors before they begin using it.