Herbal Gardens for Stress Relief and Spiritual Growth
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
by Dr. Carla Goddard
Using herbs simply just for restorative health benefits alone misses the true value. The Japanese have long recognized the need to celebrate the person. A prime example is the long held tradition of the tea service. The making and drinking of any herbal tea should almost be a ritual in itself to obtain the full value of the herb. Many herbs actually contain properties that can assist in the dissipation of tension and promote relaxation.
Herbs can play a huge aspect not only physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually creating a healthy body and mind.
For most, slowing down is an art form lost long ago. When we are stressed or nervous and filled with tension, to sit down an enjoy even savor a cup of tea is part of caring for our bodies as well as our minds and spirits. There are some herbs that actually promote the process of calming down and relaxing.
- Chamomile since the early 19th century has been used to calm the nerves and promote deep relaxation.
- Lavender can be used both as a tea and as aromatherapy. It works to calm the entire nervous system.
- Lemon balm can calm tension filled muscles and aid in sleep when insomnia strikes. It can also relieve those tension headaches either as a tea or in a hot bath.
- Oatstraw is popular for tension headaches, sleeplessness, and nervous exhaustion. Its mild sedative properties make for a wonderful sleepy time tea.
- Passionflower also has sedation properties when drank as a tea. It also can relieve many of the symptoms of PMS.
- Skullcap is known to nourish the nervous system and the tea can relieve tension headaches, anxiety and exhaustion.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Very interesting and informative Carla, thank you. I would be interested if you have or would write a book entirely on herbal remedies. I'm wanting one with explanation of where each plant can be found and photos or drawings of the plant. My belief is that we have lost sooo much of this information and it would be great if we had a handbook, so to speak, in case society were to ever collapse and we needed to know how to take care of ourselves! Personally, if I had such a handbook, I could begin learning now. A handbook would replace the knowledge that used to be handed down from generation to generation, but now is so rare. What do you think, want to get started on one for us? If you do, contact me on Facebook, I'm one of your friends :-D...Aunt LouiseLouiseI sent you the link on facebook. Thank you so much for dropping by Search Warp.mwah
I felt myself slowing down as I was reading your article, Carla. Thanks for the reminder.JenniferIsn't amazing what simple words can do.mwah
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