Infusions To Improve The Nerves

Natural herbs, in addition to relaxing us, help us avoid muscle aches and cramps.

If you think a situation is “getting out of hand”, you are very anxious about something that is about to happen or stress is taking a toll on your body and mind, you need to know how to improve your nerves.

To do this, we encourage you to try  these wonderful infusions to improve nerves naturally and without having to resort to any drug.

Nervousness, a current disease

In the society we live in, it is very common for people to be nervous, in a hurry, anxious or stressed, also depressed or having trouble falling asleep.

The stresses and pressures that we are forced into on a daily basis wreak havoc on our health. Although doctors indicate that a little tension is good for health, the problem lies when that amount exceeds the allowed standards.

There comes a time when it seems that nothing you do (sleep all weekend, go to the country for the day, do yoga, meditate, etc.) is enough.

A change is necessary to regain health and at the same time have more energy, to face daily challenges and obligations without plunging us into a state of so much stress or anxiety that we end up getting seriously ill.

It is one of the best-known anti-anxiety and anti-nervous herbs. It serves to reduce psychosomatic manifestations such as spasms, palpitations, vomiting or insomnia.

• An infusion is prepared with 15 grams of the root of this plant, left to rest overnight and drunk in the morning.

Ulmaria

The essential oils of this plant give it a delicious aroma, but at the same time with sedative properties to calm even the “knots in the stomach” of anguish.

Ulmaria infusion also treats heartburn and ulcers.

• It is prepared with two teaspoons of flowers per cup of water and is drunk three times a day, after eating.

Pitahaya

It contains a substance called captin with mild stimulant effects to calm the nerves.

Rather than being harmful like other stimulants (like coffee) Pitahaya treats nervousness, high blood pressure, and heart arrhythmias.

Boldo

Another of the most popular herbs also to aid in digestion or stomach pains. It is rich in boldine and its essential oils have sedative and calming effects.

• The infusion is prepared with 2.5 grams of boldo per 100 ml of water, before sleeping. It is not allowed to continue treatment for more than 4 consecutive weeks.

Basil

This aromatic plant widely used in gastronomy is also an excellent option to improve the nerves  and, at the same time, calm the adverse manifestations that occur in the stomach.

• Drink an infusion made with a teaspoon of dried basil leaves per cup of hot water. It is advisable to consume after the main meals.

Lettuce

It is sedative so it is also calming. It helps calm the nerves, helps you sleep better at night and controls heart palpitations.

• A grandmother’s recipe was to place a lettuce leaf in the water where the babies are bathed so that they sleep more relaxed.
• Drink a lettuce leaf tea or consume it as a salad before going to bed. Some say that making a smoothie or juice is also a good option.

Wild rose

Wild rose calms and helps improve nerve associated stomach pains. For example, colic.

• The infusion of wild rose is made with a teaspoon of dried flowers per cup of water. Drink up to two per day.

Chamomile

Another of the “known” herbs with sedative and calming effects to improve the nerves. It reduces tension, inhibits muscle spasms in the stomach and is also analgesic.

• You should prepare a tea with a cup of water and 4 grams of flowers. Let stand 10 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups per day.

All these infusions help us calm and improve the nerves, and allow us to feel better. We hope that some of them help you to achieve it.

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