Have you ever considered replacing your Zoloft with St. John’s Wort or your Ambien with Valerian root? While you should always talk to your doctor or a medical professional before attempting to go the natural route, you may want to consider the use of medicinal herbs for common and easily treatable ailments such as mild depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
I find that a couple of St. John’s Wort pills before bed knock me out without the “fuzz-brain” in the morning that I’ve experienced with prescription medications. Do you have any success stories with medicinal herbs that you would like to share? Post them in our comments section.
Here are just a few places where you can purchase medicinal herbs. You’ll find them at your local drugstore as well.
Sahaj Integrative Botanicals
http://www.sahajherbs.com/store/
This store sells tinctures that are geared towards specific uses.
Jamieson Laboratories
http://www.jamiesonvitamins.com/en/products/supplements_list.aspx?GroupID=62
This is the St. John’s Wort I use.
Puritan’s Pride
http://www.puritan.com/
A larger online provider of herbal supplements.
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Sam-E is another natural alternative to anti-depressant meds. It’s well tolerated by most people and doesn’t increase photosensitivity as St. Johns Wort can.