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3 Best Herbs to Support Emotional Health

Hannah Healy

By Hannah Healy

Updated June 28, 2018

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This post on the best herbs to support emotional health is sponsored by iHerb, but I only recommend products and services that I have personally tried and believe are of value to my readers. All opinions in this post are my own.

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It’s important to support your mental and emotional health. Anyone who has been through a hard time emotionally knows that it can make everything else harder; work, sleep and even relationships.

A healthy diet, lifestyle and stress management are all great ways to help avoid feeling down. However, we can’t always avoid changes in mood and emotions, luckily there are natural herbs that we can take to support us through these times.

Herbs have been used successfully for centuries by ancient civilizations all the way to modern people all over the world. The powerful compounds present in plants can have a major effect in maintaining our health.

Below I’ve listed my top three picks of herbs that promote emotional health and a positive mood.

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3 Best Herbs to Support Emotional Health:

1. St John’s Wort

Herbs to Support Emotional Health St Johns Wort

St. John’s wort comes from a bright yellow flower that contains red pigment known as hypericin, one of the active constituents of this herb. Other properties that make this herb effective include hyperforin and flavonoids. It is interesting to note that when researchers tried to isolate these compounds, they were not as effective as they were when they worked in harmony together as part of the St. John’s wort plant. Just goes to show you that you can’t beat the wisdom of nature!

St. John’s wort has been used for centuries to support a positive mood and emotional health. Even ancient physicians such as Hippocrates and Dioscorides were known to be active users of it.

Studies have shown that St. John’s wort may help to promote serotonin, dopamine, GABA and norepinephrine, which are all neurotransmitters in the brain that help to maintain good moods and regulate stress.

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2. Passion Flower

Herbs to Support Emotional Health Passion Flower

I myself have used passion flower for years especially during busy times in my life. It comes from a climbing flowering vine that grow in the United States and parts of Europe. Certain flavonoids are thought to give this herb it’s relaxing qualities.

Passion flower users report that it can promote relaxation and calm without having any sedating effects, so it is safe to take during the day while working or doing other things. Another bonus to this plant is that is can help support good sleep without causing side-effects like drowsiness the next morning.

Make sure that you talk to your doctor before taking any new herbs or supplements. Many people find that taking 500mg of passion flower 2 or 3 times a day can help maintain calm. Some people react differently to it and may need other dosages, so it’s best to consult with a doctor, nutritionist or naturopathic doctor.

3. Black Cohosh

Herbs to Support Emotional Health Black Cohosh

Black cohosh comes from the dark roots of the snakeroot plant. It naturally contains the compound triterpene glycosides which are thought to give it its ability to maintain a healthy balance of hormones.

A hormonal imbalance in the endocrine system can lead to a myriad of other issues including an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters which are responsible for regulating mood and stress. That’s why when people are going through hormonal changes like menopause there are all kinds of other symptoms that come along with it like mood swings, crying spells, trouble sleeping, hot flashes and stress.

Black cohosh has been shown to promote a balanced endocrine system. By supporting the endocrine system you can then support the brain and emotional health as well.

It’s always best to talk to your doctor first before taking new herbs to make sure that it’s right for you. Most people do well by taking 1 capsule of black cohosh a day to support the endocrine system. Individuals may have different requirements, so consult with a naturopathic doctor or nutritionist for your needs.

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Sources:

  1. The Natural Physician’s Healing Therapies by Mark Stengler, ND
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92750/
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11679026
  4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17194961

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Hannah Healy is the founder of Healy Eats Real, a health and wellness website that provides healthy recipes and helpful information on wellness. Hannah is the published author of The Ultimate Paleo Cookbook. Her work has been featured on Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Redbook, fitness and MSN.

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