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hormonal balancer
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tincture, tablet, capsule, tincture
Hysteria
Christopher Hobbs:
“A psychological disorder associated with emotional and mental instability. Spiritual and emotional counseling are important. Poor general health, stress, overwork, diet, and a genetic predisposition are all factors.”
Etiologic and Contributing Factors:
- Psychological Stress: Chronic stress, trauma, or unresolved emotional conflicts can manifest as physical symptoms.
- Neurological Factors: Disruptions in brain function, possibly related to trauma or anxiety, can lead to conversion symptoms.
- Genetics: Family history of mental health disorders might increase the risk.
- Cultural Influences: Societal pressures and norms may play a role in the expression of hysteria-like symptoms.
- Trauma: Abuse, both physical and emotional, can contribute to these psychological disturbances.
When to Seek Professional Help:
- Severe Symptoms: If the symptoms significantly impair daily functioning (e.g., inability to walk, loss of speech).
- Long Duration: Symptoms persist for weeks or months without improvement.
- Co-occurring Medical Conditions: When physical symptoms mimic serious medical conditions (e.g., seizures, paralysis).
- Unexplained Symptoms: When the symptoms don’t have a clear physiological or medical explanation.
Treatment Plan for Hysteria
When to Treat at Home with Herbs:
- Mild Anxiety or Stress: If symptoms are related to temporary emotional distress, herbal remedies may help.
- Herbal Options: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), and valerian (Valeriana officinalis) root can help calm anxiety or promote sleep.
- Mindfulness Practices: Meditation or relaxation techniques, alongside herbal remedies, can help manage stress.
However, if symptoms are persistent, severe, or significantly disrupt functioning, it is crucial to seek professional help.
Christopher Hobbs:
“Hysteria can be of two types: excess and deficient. The excess type is characterized by anxiety, great restlessness, loud outbursts, sobbing, etc., often associated with too much heat and energy trapped in the body. In this case, some of the heat and energy should be drained. The deficient type is associated with general weakness of the adrenal, nervous, hormonal and digestive systems, and should be treated with tonics. If any emotional disorder persists, it is always best to work with a qualified counselor or therapist.
Herbal remedies should focus on helping to counteract stress with adaptogens including eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) and reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)) and help make up any constitutional deficiencies with immune, adrenal, and digestive tonics. If the person has too much heat and excess energy (accompanied by restlessness and anxiety, for instance), then some of the excess heat should be drained from the body with the aid of cooling and cleansing herbs for the intestines and liver with yellow dock (Rumex crispus), Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) root, burdock (Arctium lappa), and dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) root. Relaxing, antianxiety, and antidepressive herbs including St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), and California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) as well as the blood tonics, yellow dock (Rumex crispus) and dong quai (Angelica sinensis); adrenal tonics like reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and ligustrum (Ligustrum lucidum); and digestive tonics including ginger (Zingiber officinale), astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), and gentian (Gentiana lutea) can also be used where appropriate.
Generated by ChatGPT; edited and supplemented by Dr. Christopher Hobbs PhD
Herbal Remedies for Hysteria
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Herb
Treatment Support
tonifying, calming to the spirit
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tablet, capsule, tincture
Herb
Treatment Support
supports adrenals, adaptogenic
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tablet, capsule, tincture
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The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
