Category Archives: Sleep

Asthma Weed (Euphorbia hirta): Nutrients Rich Anti-Anxiety Herb

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Asthma Weed (Euphorbia hirta) is a small plant that is found in most tropical regions of the World, but which was possibly originally native to Australia. Asthma weed is sometime also called asthma plant. Asthma weed possesses hairy leaves and … Continue reading →

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Aloysia (Aloysia polystachya): The Antidepressant, Anti-Anxiety Herb

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Aloysia (Aloysia polystachya) is a flowering plant that belongs to the Verbenaceae family. Aloysia as a group of plants are commonly known as beebrushes and are native to subtropical South America. Aloysia grows to about 15 meters in height and … Continue reading →

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Erythrina (Erythrina spp.): Effective Sedative and Anxiety Treatment

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Erythrina (Erythrina spp.) is a group of flowering plants that belong to the Fabaceae (legume) family of plants. Erythrina grows in tropical and subtropical regions and the group is sometimes called the coral tree because of its coral-like branches. Many … Continue reading →

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Coriander (Coriandrum sativum): Anxiety Treatment?

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb from the Apiaceae (celery, carrot or parsley) family of flowering plants. Other common names for coriander include cilantro and chinese parsley. Coriander is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and Africa as well … Continue reading →

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Horsetail (Equisetum arvense): Another Herb to Treat Anxiety?

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a strange and unique plant belonging to the Equisetaceae (horsetail) family of plants. Horsetail is native to the British Isles, parts of Europe and other temperate regions. Horsetail is often considered a garden weed. Horsetail grows … Continue reading →

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African Peach (Nauclea latifolia): Sedative and Anxiolytic

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington

African peach (Nauclea latifolia) is a deciduous evergreen tree native to the Savanna forests of continental Africa. African peach is also commonly known as African fig and is a member of the Rubiaceae (coffee family) of flowering plants. African peach … Continue reading →

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Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum): Mood altering herb

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) is a low-growing succulent plant native to South Africa. Kanna belongs to the Aizoaceae (fig-marigold) family of plants. Other common names for the plant include channa and kougoed. The plant has been traditionally used in part of … Continue reading →

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Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): Sedative, Anxiolytic and Antidepressant

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae (mint) family. Motherwort is also known by a number of other common names including throw wort, lion’s ear and lion’s tail. The plant grows to about 100 cm and … Continue reading →

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Linden (Tilia spp): Potential Sedative

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Linden (Tilia spp) is a common English name for a genus of tree belonging to the Tiliaceae family of plants. Although the name derived from England, the trees are native to much of the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. … Continue reading →

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Vervain (Verbena officinalis): Calming Herb?

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Vervain (Verbena officinalis) refers to one species of plant from a large group that belong to the Verbenaceae (verbena) family. Vervain officinalis is also referred commonly to as common verbena, simpler’s joy, holy herb or common vervain. Common vervain is … Continue reading →

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