The war that broke out flooded all of us with difficult feelings, above all anxiety. Using herbs we can help reduce this anxiety and ease it. There are plants that are recommended for children as well as some for the adults among us. The head doctor of the general complementary medicine clinic chain with the full list
Therapeutic plants have been utilized by people for millennia. During these years it was possible to learn about their beneficial effect in various situations, and especially in dealing with stress and anxiety that affect the entire population here in Israel these days. The plants we have collected in this video are available and easy to obtain in natural stores and from qualified therapists who will give a referral or a prescription to the pharmacy. If you are not sure which plant will suit you, and if you suffer from any medical problem, you should first consult with a naturopath in general complementary medicine.
1. Chamomile
This plant is common in every home and is very well known. Most of us know him in the cup of tea. Among the good properties of this plant: relaxes, relaxes spasms, lowers pressure and even reduces pain. This is a safe and healthy plant and we can make a chamomile based drink for our children like hot or cold tea.
2. Ashwagandha
is an adaptogen type plant (comes from the word adaptation) that helps the body get used to all kinds of situations, for example stress and worry that last a long time. It is a very well-known plant that originates from India and its root has been used for years to deal with stress as well as in recovery from surgery and other medical operations.
3. Melissa, verbena, scatularia
These and other plants help induce general relaxation and strengthen the immune system (a very important action these days, because the continuous stress weakens the body's immune system resistance against toxins and other infectious diseases).
