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Posted 12/18/2012 6:01 PM (GMT 0)
Does anybody know of an herb or herbal formula that will work for an acute anxiety attack? Preferably something that kicks in pretty fast
Posted 12/18/2012 9:37 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know of one that is going to work like a med...like say a benzo...if that was the case, then I think everyone would be just taking herbs...

I can say, that if you want to go herbal and avoid meds, then a combination of therapy techniques and the use of holistic treatment would probably be your best bet.

I used my positive/rational thinking patterns used in CBT along with breathing/relaxation exercises and also like L-Theanine with GABA for a natural treatment for my panic.

Others may have some more ideas, so keep chekcing...this is just what I found helpful.:)

Best wishes with this!

S.C.
Posted 12/19/2012 8:04 AM (GMT 0)
I thought I might be able to offer a suggestion here.

There is a herb called passionflower.I have seen it available as a 500mg tablet from health food shops.Its very good for panic attacks.It needs to be taken for several days before it works properly.

There was a product here in australia called "Sedacalm".500mg.I took it for about a week then it started working.I took 3 a day.If you can find them you should really get the dose worked out so that you divide your tablets in half and take 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 later in the day.

I found I was able to do a lot of things after the first week of taking it.I suggest you dont devote your life to taking it for years though.Use the time to find a practitioner who can help you get rid of panic attacks.Its basically a herbal sedative but you function better than on a prescription drug sedative.

Hope you can find something.

Posted 12/19/2012 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
Both 5 HTP & St. John's Wort and very popular in Germany and other European Countries and have been for decades. Very inexpensive. Both are sold in a combo formula.   Besides this combo take each day a multi vitamin and mineral supplement and be certain it has all the "B" Vitamins.

If you're taking other medications consult your Doctor or Pharmacist.

Post Edited (Michael In NY) : 12/19/2012 10:38:31 AM (GMT-7)

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