Anger is the inability of a person to deal with anxiety and stress. There are plenty of herbs (known as nerviness) that can be very beneficial for those who are quick tempered. However, herbal remedies alone cannot bring you the best results.
When it comes to anger management, exercise, yoga, meditation and other mind-relaxing techniques should also be used in combination with herbal remedies. Following are some of the most popularly used herbal treatments to control and manage anger.
Herbal Remedy For Anger
Verbena
Verbena is also referred to as Verbena Officinalis or simply vervain. Iridoide monoterpenes, caffeic acid derivatives and flavonoids are some of the major active components in this herb. All these natural ingredients can bring calming effects on your brain that should help you to control your anger.
St. John’s Wort
Medically termed as Hypericum Perforatum, St. John’s Wort has also been found to be very effective in easing tension, balancing moods and managing anger. The active ingredients in the leaves and the bright yellow flowers of this herb include volatile oils, xanthones, anthracene derivatives and flavonoids. All these substances can help you to control your anger more efficiently, especially if the anger is caused by mild to moderate depression.
Skullcap
Medically termed as Scutellaria Lateriflora, the flowers and leaves of the skullcap plant can be very useful in reducing hysteria and nervous tension. The active components in this herb include iridoids, tannins, volatile oils and flavonoids. The best way to use this remedy is to prepare a cup of herbal tea by mixing the crushed flowers and leaves of skullcap in one cup of boiling water.
Boil this mixture for 20 minutes. Then, filter the liquid. Sipping the resulting skullcap tea helps your brain to calm down. However, this herbal remedy for anger must be used after consulting an experienced herbal practitioner because it has some sedative features also. If you take it in higher dosage than required, it can cause adverse effects.
Oat Seeds
Medically termed as Avena Sativa, oat seeds contain steroid saponins, polysaccharides, silicic acid and flavonoids. If your anger burst is caused by mild anxiety, the tinctures of oat seeds can be very beneficial in controlling your temper. The herb relieves stress and brings great calming effects on your mind.
German Chamomile
Medically termed as Matricaria Recutita, German Chamomile is available in most health food stores in the US in the form of extracts, capsules and herbal tea. The major active ingredients in the aromatic flowers of German Chamomile include choline, cyanogenic glycosides, coumarins and flavonoids.
As per the Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicines, this herb, especially in the form of tea, can have a wonderful calming effect in your head, which will make it easier for you to manage your anger.
Passionflower
Passionflower is sold in the form of tea or tincture, which can be very helpful in controlling anger outbursts. Tinctures of this herb are more commonly available, but well-stocked health food stores also sell dried passionflower, which can be used to prepare a herbal tea for anger.
You can prepare this herbal tea by mixing one teaspoon of dried passionflower in one cup of boiling water. After mixing it thoroughly, filter the liquid. Drink this herbal tea whenever you feel heavily stressed or in bad mood.
Though the above herbal remedies are very popularly used to treat anger outbursts, it is important to keep in mind that there are not enough medical evidences to support their effectiveness. Therefore, talk to your doctor before trying any specific remedy to control your anger.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
