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MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING: HERBAL SOLUTIONS FOR STRESS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND SLEEP SUPPORT

Abstract

Humans run on the energy of mental and emotional well-being, this is what creates balance in overall health. Due to a constant state of stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders that most people experience today because of their recent lifestyles, they get imbalanced in their general well-being. From ancient culture, herbs have been found to serve as natural healers to promote better health. This chapter presents a comprehensive review of herbal solutions for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, and inducing sleep ensuring improved mental and emotional well-being that leads to good health. Included are adaptogenic herbs such as Ashwagandha and Tulsi; anxiolytic herbs such as Passionflower and Lemon Balm; antidepressant herbs including St. John’s Wart and Saffron; and natural sleep support solutions like Valerian root and Chamomile. This chapter further discusses how these herbs work in promoting mental and emotional health, describing how they may be integrated into daily life to achieve better health. Herbal remedies are accompanied in this chapter by a holistic approach to overall well- being that includes diet, exercise, and mindfulness.

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