HERBS THAT HEAL

 
KAVAWhat it does: Relieves anxiety. 
Scientific evidence: At least 9 clinical trials, including one in Germany who concluded after eight weeks of treatment with 240 mg per day, patients were decidedly less anxious. 
Amounts and forms: One capsule contains 120 mg daily or kavapironas kavalactones. 
SIDE EFFECTS: None. 
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Do not take anti-anxiety medication or antidepressants.




Saw Palmetto 
WHAT IT DOES: Improves urinary flow and reduce enlarged prostrate. 
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE: At least 15 clinical studies, including one in Belgium, which found that 85% share of men suffering from enlarged prostrate felt better after 1 year of taking the flow of 320mg per day and had increased urinary 22%. 
Amounts and forms: 160 mg capsule or capsule twice daily. 
SIDE EFFECTS: None. 
Drug Interactions: None known.
 

ST. JOHN'S WORT
What it does:Relieves mild depression. 
Scientific proof: More than 25 clinical trials, including one in which improved to 80% of 3250 men and women, were free of depressive symptoms after 4 weeks of treatment with 900 mg daily. 
Quantities and forms: 300 mg, taken three times a day (to ensure adequate standards, it is best to take the tablet form) 
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause skin sensitivity Sun just people. 
Drug Interactions: Not to be taken with anxiolytics or antidepressants. 

VALERIAN 
WHAT IT DOES: Improves quality of sleep. 
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE: At least 10 studies including one in Germany concluded that patients taking 600 mg daily for 28 days for both improving the quality of sleep, and were able to fall asleep faster. 
Tea - 1 teaspoon: amounts and forms. dried herb in 8 ounces of boiling water or in tablets equivalent to 3.2 grams of the root of every day. 
SIDE EFFECTS: None