Is stress getting you down? Do you feel like you are not coping? Take action. Try the top five de-stressing herbal supplements.

1. Kava kava – relaxes you, just like a couple of glasses of wine, but without the side effects. It will also give you a positive sense of wellbeing.

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   Ginseng – if you take this herb over a period of time, your body's ability to cope with stress will increase.
3. Passionflower – if your stress is causing insomnia, anxiety or nervousness, this is the herb for you. Many over-the-counter sedatives contain Passionflower.
4. Skullcap – for mental and physical exhaustion. It relaxes the muscles and nerves.
5. Vervain – a very useful herb if you are suffering form a stress-induced virus (like the flu). Also a natural anti-depressant.

If you are under constant stress, take the above herbs in tablet or tincture form for at least four weeks.
 

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