Hi, my loves and welcome to WiccaNow. Recently I’ve been sharing some things that are close to my heart, such as this kitchen witch’s recipe for joyous cookies, reasons why being a kitchen witch is awesome, a botanical witchipedia and a spell to relieve anxiety. Today I want to share another herbal guide with you, namely, a guide to magickal herbs for anxiety.
I’ve mentioned a few times that I suffer from anxiety. While my own anxiety is relatively mild compared to the crippling anxiety other people suffer from, it’s enough to make a day which could have been wonderful into a tumultuous pile of self-doubt, mental replays of perceived failures and a lot of second-guessing every decision I made from the age of 4 to now. Yeah, it’s a really fun time.
One of the ways I’ve found to combat my anxiety and keep it from creeping into my daily life is to use the magickal properties of particular herbs and plants. I’ll often diffuse lavender oil at home, use a sage smoke cleansing stick to dispel negativity or make an anti-anxiety sachet with a mixture of some of the herbs mentioned below.
Herbs and plants can be a great help in combating anxiety and these 9 herbs have been chosen for their homoeopathic as well as their magickal properties in the treatment of anxiety.
If you’re interested in checking out some more of my herbal guides, check out these posts on herbs for love spells, herbs for self love, herbs for protection and herbs for luck.
Disclaimer: The herbs detailed here are great for the treatment of anxiety, however, no advice given here should be taken over that of a trained medical professional. If you suffer from crippling anxiety I urge you to seek the help of a trained specialist. Don’t ingest any plants or herbs you aren’t 100% sure are safe. If you’re pregnant, always check with your doctor before using any herbs you aren’t familiar with.
My Top 9 Herbs for Anxiety
Herbs for Anxiety #1 Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is a member of the nightshade family and is one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. It’s been used for the treatment of stress for over 3000 years.
Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, meaning that it affects the bodily systems and hormones which regulate your stress response to situations. Studies have shown that using ashwagandha is an effective way to control stress and improve sleep quality as well as lowering levels of anxiety. It can also help to lower blood pressure, ease muscle aches and relieve coughs. It’s also known for being an aphrodisiac.
Magickally speaking, ashwagandha can be used for warding off feelings of anxiety. Carry a small sachet of powdered ashwagandha on your person to keep away feelings of anxiety and stress. Better yet, carry a small piece of the root for more powerful results.
Other magickal uses of Ashwagandha include longevity, strength, psychic work, knowledge, passion, happiness and vitality.
Herbs for Anxiety #2 Chamomile
Chamomile is my go-to tea when I’m feeling super stressed and anxious. It’s been clinically tested as a long-term treatment of anxiety and while it won’t prevent anxiety altogether, it can significantly reduce the effects anxiety will have on you. It also promotes restful sleep and can be used to treat insomnia. Chamomile is also wonderful for indigestion, headaches, period pain and will help to reduce inflammation.
Did you know that chamomile was used by the ancient Egyptians? They believed that it was holy to the sun gods and they also used it as part of their embalming process.
Magickally, chamomile is associated with masculine energies and is still used in conjunction with the sun gods. Use it to magickally treat your anxiety by brewing a cup of chamomile tea, and taking a moment to reflect on why you might be feeling anxious at that moment. As you stir the tea, imagine that the chamomile is working to take away all your feelings of stress and anxiousness. As you take your first sip, focus on the hot tea as it enters your body and imagine it filling you with a calming warmth and protection. Feel it gently nudging your anxiety out and replacing it with warmth and calm.
Other magickal uses for chamomile include protection, luck, abundance, purification and healing.
Herbs for Anxiety #3 Green Tea
Green tea has been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine for a long time and was thought aid digestion, improve heart health, stop wounds bleeding, regulate the bodies temperature and improve mental wellbeing.
Green tea can help to lower cholesterol and as such can help improve your heart health. Drinking green tea regularly can reduce the risk of having a stroke and can help increase your memory. Studies undertaken in Japan have shown that people who drink green tea frequently had reduced mortality rates. It’s also full of antioxidants which…
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