{"id":2130,"date":"2014-08-13T06:26:32","date_gmt":"2014-08-13T06:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/addictioneducation\/?p=2130"},"modified":"2014-08-13T06:26:32","modified_gmt":"2014-08-13T06:26:32","slug":"herbal-remedies-fight-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/herbal-remedies-fight-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Herbal Remedies to Fight Addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><a title=\"Are there any Remedies for Serotonin Disturbances And Addiction Treatment?\" href=\"http:\/\/awaremednetwork.com\/addictioneducation\/remedies-serotonin-disturbances-addiction-treatment\/\"><strong>Embracing Herbal Remedies For Addiction<\/strong><\/a><\/h1>\n<p><strong>What Is <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Herbalism\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Herbalism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"wikipedia\">Herbal Remedy<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is also known as herbal medication. It is a medication system based on the plants or extracts from plants. These plants or extracts have been used for many years by different cultures and they are still in use. The herbal medicine has been preferred by many due to the fact that it has little or no residual effects and they have flexibility in the mode in which they are administered.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/awaremednetwork.com\/\">Why is herbal medicine considered helpful in addiction recovery?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>When a person becomes addicted, he\/she may be left with decreased immunity, sometimes a shot nervous system and even a badly damaged spirit. The herbal medicine seeks to address the problem of addictions by using herbs which can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be able to address the mind\/body system damages or alterations<\/li>\n<li>Perform the task of <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Detoxification\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Detoxification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"wikipedia\">Detoxifying<\/a> the body from the addictive substance (in this case using blood-cleansing herb)<\/li>\n<li>Effectively neutralize the stress response as well as strengthening the adrenal glands<\/li>\n<li>Effectively Promote feelings of relaxation and keep you from tense moods.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the levels of anxiety `<\/li>\n<li>Be able to promote good digestion and absorption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/awaremednetwork.com\/addictioneducation\/blog\/\">Which herbal medication is helpful in addiction recovery?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The process of recovering from addiction is complex. The understanding of the addiction causation is vital for the process to be successful. This knowledge helps when one wants to assess the damage which may have been caused by the addiction and hence be able to address it.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we are looking at the various herbs which can help you in the process of recovering, by combating the symptoms of the addiction and cooling down the craving for the addictive substance. The following are some herbs which have proven effective in the whole process or some point of the recovery process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passiflora or passion flower<\/strong>: passion flower is a perennial vine which has been used for medicinal value for many years. It is particularly very useful in the recovery from addiction. It works by increasing the activity of the <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Gamma-Aminobutyric acid\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gamma-Aminobutyric_acid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"wikipedia\">GABA system<\/a> in the brain. It works similarly to another compound known as benzodiazepines, but unlike it, passion flower medicine doesn\u2019t cause addiction. This medication is commonly used to treat the opiate drugs withdrawal effects since it has capacity to calm the jittery and agitated nervous system. Additionally, this medication can be used for treatment of anxiety, insomnia, asthma, the menopause related symptoms, ADHD, Pains, high blood pressure, seizure, just to mention a few. <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Passiflora\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Passiflora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"wikipedia\">Passion Flower<\/a> is considered most effective when administered combined with Valerian and other nerviness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/awaremednetwork.com\/addictioneducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/herbal-remedies-for-hair-growth-a-lot-of-us-t-l-htk16l.jpeg\" alt=\"Herbal Remedies\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Scutellaria barbata\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scutellaria_barbata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"wikipedia\">Scullcap<\/a> <\/strong>This is a broad spectrum nervine tonic. The herb has been successfully used the treatment in the cases of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and headaches. Scullcap is one of the preferred herbs used in the easing of withdrawal symptoms during the recovery period. Scullcap naturally contains large amounts of flavonoids which act as anti-inflammatory agents. This is a property which is useful in the recovery period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rhodiola:<\/strong> This fabulous herb is important in the process of addiction recovery, due to its ability to stimulate serotonin and dopamine production. These chemicals are very important in our bodies and they should be maintained in the correct levels. Rhodiola herbs maintain the levels of these chemical at the right levels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>St John&#8217;s Wort<\/strong> : <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"St John's wort\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St_John%27s_wort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"wikipedia\">St John&#8217;s wort<\/a> is a very special herb used for <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Drug detoxification\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drug_detoxification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"wikipedia\">drug detoxification<\/a>. When used in the recovery process, it serves two useful purposes: the first purpose is that it stimulates serotonin production helping depression and insomnia and then secondly it&#8217;s a powerful detoxifier of drugs from the liver hence preventing liver damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valerian : <\/strong>this is yet another strong nervine. The extracts from this herb have been used for centuries especially in <a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Europe\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Europe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"wikipedia\">Europe<\/a> to resolve cases of insomnia, nervous disorders, anxiety and depression. For patients who have a history of cocaine and\/or alcohol, this is a useful herb when it comes to recovery. It can also be used to treat people with nervous disorders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chamomile: <\/strong>This herb is commonly used for mild relaxation as well as in improving the digestion. It is made up from two compounds, azulene and guaiazulene. These two compounds have shown to stimulate growth of liver tissue in rats during experimentations. This herb may be very helpful when prepared as a homeopathic remedy.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"zem_slink\" title=\"Milk thistle\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Milk_thistle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"wikipedia\">Milk Thistle<\/a>.<\/strong> This herb is very useful when the addiction had caused severe damage on the liver. The herb has depicted remarkable healing properties for the liver. A recent research done in Europe has shown that it is effective in treating diseases such as cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, and alcohol induced fatty liver. The extracts of Milk Thistle have hepato-protective properties, which is the property helpful in protecting the liver cells from damage by environmental and internal toxins. This herb can be administered in variety of form, either as a liquid extract, tablet, or capsule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/awaremednetwork.com\/addictioneducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/herbal-remedies.jpg\" alt=\"Herbal Remedies\" width=\"640\" height=\"463\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dandelion : <\/strong>This herb is very common in Europe and it is known to be an excellent liver detoxifier and mild diuretic. It improves the liver\u2019s health by increasing the flow of bile and encouraging both the transformation and transportation of nutrients. It has been used in many areas of the world historically to treat liver disorders, arthritis and gout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are not the only herbs which can be used in the recovery process, there are a more good number of herbs being used to facilitate addiction recovery. The appropriate herbs for your recovery will be prescribed to you by a professional. The worldwide site which has proven professionals who can help you recover from any addiction is the <strong>awaremednetwork.com. <\/strong>If you need help on recovery you just need to call or visit <strong>awaremed wellness and resource center.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><a title=\"Are there any Remedies for Serotonin Disturbances And Addiction Treatment?\" href=\"http:\/\/awaremednetwork.com\/addictioneducation\/remedies-serotonin-disturbances-addiction-treatment\/\"><strong>Embracing Herbal Remedies For Addiction<\/strong><\/a><\/h1>\n<h6 class=\"zemanta-related-title\" style=\"font-size: 1em\">Related articles<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image\" style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0;overflow: hidden\">\n<li class=\"zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li\" style=\"padding: 0;background: none;float: left;vertical-align: top;text-align: left;width: 84px;font-size: 11px;margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px\"><a style=\"padding: 2px;text-decoration: none\" 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