Sedatives for the adult nervous system: natural does not mean safe

Stress and depression are a common occurrence in the life of a modern person. To normalize the functioning of the central nervous system, there is no need to immediately take antidepressants. First, you can start herbal medicine; in some cases, a soothing mixture will be effective in treating mild disorders in the functioning of the nervous system. Not everyone knows which herbs calm the nerves; it’s worth checking with your doctor. Before taking the herbal mixture, you will need to familiarize yourself with its composition, indications and contraindications. It is recommended to carry out herbal medicine under the supervision of a physician.

Calming drops for the nervous system of an adult

Drugs that can put frayed nerves in order are also called sedatives. These medications are prescribed for depression, excessive irritability, aggression, and manifestations of nervous excitement. The mechanism of action of all sedatives is simple: they reduce the frequency and intensity of the heartbeat, reduce tremor (shaking) of the hands, and normalize the functioning of the autonomic nervous system.

Sedatives for the nervous system of an adult can either be sold with a prescription from a doctor or be freely available. A popular form of release of sedative medications are drops. They are taken in pure form or mixed with a small amount of water. Zelenin drops are in particular demand among consumers. They are available in dark glass bottles with a volume of 25 ml. The average cost in Moscow pharmacies is 80–90 rubles

The composition of Zelenin drops is completely natural. It contains the following active components:

Belladonna leaf - has an antispasmodic (relaxes blood vessels) effect, reduces the secretion of the salivary and sweat glands, and reduces muscle tone.
Lily of the valley tincture – has cardiotonic properties. Stimulates the activity of the myocardium (heart muscle), improves blood circulation.
Valerian rhizome – has an antispasmodic and calming effect, promotes rapid sleep.
Menthol – has a mild analgesic effect and improves capillary permeability.

Zelenin drops are prescribed for spasms of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract), gastritis, and increased excitability. It is not recommended to take the sedative for adults with closed glaucoma, prostate or kidney diseases. It is recommended to take 20–30 drops of drops for neuroses. 3-4 times a day. During use of the product, the following negative reactions are possible:

Indications for the use of sedative herbs

It is customary to add essential oil while taking soothing baths. For a whole bath you need to add 3 drops of oil - this amount will be enough. The water should be warm, not hot. The procedure should last no more than 15 minutes.

You can brew a collection of herbal decoction, but first strain it. To do this, take linden, oregano, and motherwort in equal parts and mix thoroughly. 1 tbsp. l. pour 1 liter of hot water, leave for 2 hours, filter and add to the bath.

Bath with soothing herbs

To soothe skin tone, add citrus oil to the bath. You can cook it yourself. To do this, take 1 lemon, 1 tbsp. l. olive oil. Cut the fruits into small slices and pour boiling water over them for 2 hours. Oil is added to the mixture and then everything is poured into the bath. This bath should take approximately 20 minutes.

Herbal products

Calming herbs for the nervous system of an adult are considered the safest sedatives. They put less strain on the liver, kidneys, and pancreas, but act more slowly than their synthetic counterparts. Such medicines include Nervoflux tea. It is recommended to drink it for sleep disorders and nervous excitement, 1 cup 3 times a day. Place a teaspoon of the mixture in a cup and pour 200 ml of boiling water. The tea contains:

bitter orange flower extract;
lavender inflorescences;
lemon balm leaves;
licorice root;
hop cones;
valerian root extract.

The tea is available in glass bottles of 150 or 300 ml. Average prices for accelerator collection in online pharmacies range from 39 to 43 rubles per 150 ml. Tea has no contraindications, except for individual intolerance to individual components of the collection. With moderate use, no negative reactions were detected in patients. In some cases, isolated manifestations of allergies may appear - rash, hives, itching.

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An analogue of the soothing tea Nervoflux are Soothing granules. The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. Calm is supposed to be used sublingually (dissolve in the mouth) 5 granules 15 minutes before meals. The drug is produced in cardboard packages of 10 grams. The price of a pack in Moscow pharmacies is 92 rubles. Uspokoy granules contain several active components of plant and animal origin:

zinc valerianicum – zinc salt dihydrate;
black cohosh;
strychnos.

An equally well-known sedative is Nervohel tablets. In addition to components of plant and animal origin, they contain minerals that effectively eliminate psycho-emotional and physical exhaustion and sleep disorders. According to the instructions, the tablets contain:

bitter ignition;
contents of cuttlefish ink sac;
phosphoric acid;
potassium bromide;
scabies nosode (a substance obtained from scrapings of an eczema-like skin rash of scabies).

The drug is used to treat psychosomatic disorders, vegetative dystonia, and neurotic syndromes. A single dose for adults is 1 tablet one hour before meals. The sedative has no contraindications or side effects. Nervochel is produced in cardboard boxes or plastic bottles of 50 tablets. The approximate cost of the medicine is 43 rubles.

Of the products with a sedative effect for adults produced in the form of syrup, Alora is worth special mention. The price for 100 ml of suspension varies between 248–320 rubles. The composition of the drug includes:

passionflower extract;
sucrose;
ethanol;
glycerol;
methylhydroxybenzoate;
purified water;
propyl parahydroxybenzoate.

The drug is used for depressive mental disorders, sleep disorders, and anxiety. To obtain a therapeutic effect, adults need to take Alora 5-10 ml every 8 hours. The syrup is contraindicated in diabetes mellitus and pregnancy. In rare cases, the drug causes:

bradycardia (sinus rhythm disturbance);
tachycardia (increased heart rate);
dizziness;
nausea;
vomiting;
local allergic reactions.

Folk remedies for stress relief

There are stress relief methods such as:

Reading a pleasant book. It has been proven that interesting literature distracts and after 5 minutes brings the heartbeat back to normal. Nervousness is reduced by approximately 70%. Books that make a person’s imagination work are especially useful.
Listening to pleasant music has a positive effect on reducing stress by 60%. Drinking a mug of aromatic tea or coffee has a relaxing effect that reaches 53%. A walk in nature or in the park also has a good effect on a person’s emotional state.
You can increase the level of serotonin in your blood by eating a couple of pieces of chocolate. Give yourself a good mood by combining business with pleasure.
Try to deceive your psyche. Straighten your shoulders, raise your head and smile. Try to remember a pleasant event in your life. Mentally try to plunge into the memory, remembering small details, colors, smells. You will be surprised that in a few minutes the artificial smile on your face will come to life and will delight everyone around you. You don't have to wait and try it right now.
Let go of routine responsibilities that have been weighing you down for a long time. Make an appointment with a specialist, send an email. By following the rules for quickly completing tasks, you can relieve yourself of many responsibilities in a couple of minutes. Once you've shortened your to-do list, you'll be pleasantly surprised why you didn't find time to get it all done sooner.
When sitting indoors, open a window to let fresh air into the room. Ventilate the room if the weather outside allows it. It has been proven that this action has a positive effect on the emotional state.

The remedies at hand do a good job of dealing with nervous excitement and relieving stress. Everyone in life experiences periods of poor health, accompanied by worries and mental illness. Often, even knowing the cause of their condition, people do not take any measures to eliminate it. You should know that there are traditional methods of treatment and herbs for nerves and stress. Common folk methods include:

Phytotherapy. Knowing about the sedative effects of many medicinal plants, you can take herbal infusions without worrying about any negative health consequences. The most widely used are valerian, lemon balm and oregano.
If something is really bothering you, it’s enough to allow yourself to cry.
Rinsing your face with cold water. For those who are not afraid of a cool shower, it will be useful to rinse completely.
Laughter is another way to relieve stress. Try to start laughing, even if you don't feel like it. Remember a joke or funny moment in your favorite comedy.

Short experiences are useful and bring the psyche into a state of tone. But remember that prolonged stress has a detrimental effect on your health.

Most expectant mothers are subject to worries and worries, which can negatively affect both the woman and the child.

Before taking any sedatives - tablets and herbs - a woman should consult her doctor about which plants are not contraindicated in her situation.

Tea based on valerian and motherwort is one of the most common herbal teas for pregnant women. Place 0.5 tsp in a cup. motherwort and valerian, brew 1 tbsp. your favorite tea. This helps relieve irritability, anger and anxiety. Add honey or sugar to taste.

There are also herbal-based pharmaceutical preparations. They have a calming effect on the nervous system:

Novopassit;
Persen;
Phytosed;
Valerian;
Motherwort Forte.

The presence of minor contraindications, the absence of addiction and side effects is one of the beneficial qualities of soothing teas and herbal decoctions. Their naturalness and accessibility give every person the opportunity to cope with unwanted stress and depression. Live and enjoy every day you live.

Now you know which herbs calm your nerves. We will tell you how to use them correctly further.

Do you want to overcome stress and insomnia? Then prepare a tincture of blue cyanosis. This herb can be purchased in our online store.

Instructions for preparing the tincture:

put 3 tbsp in a glass jar. l. herbs;
pour in 150 ml of vodka;
put the jar in a dark place;
leave for 2 weeks.

Take 2 tsp daily. healing infusion.

Helpful advice

It is better to take cyanosis tincture before bedtime.

Many housewives have dill seeds. Check to see if you still have them after the harvesting season? Dill decoction will help you calm down after a hard day at work and fall asleep faster. Write down the recipe:

Combination drugs

A sedative for the nervous system of an adult, which contains several plant or synthetic active substances, will have a more pronounced effect. The list of such sedatives is very large, but the following are especially trusted by consumers:

Persen capsules. A cardboard pack contains 10 tablets and costs about 268 rubles. Adults should take 1 capsule one hour before bedtime. Persen is contraindicated for people with lactase deficiency, sucrase deficiency, and arterial hypertension (high blood pressure). After taking the medicine, a skin rash, allergic dermatitis, and constipation may appear.
Calming tablets for the nervous system of adults Dormiplant. Available in cardboard packs at a price of 491 rubles for 50 pcs. The active ingredients contain dry extract of valerian root and lemon balm leaves. For nervous excitability, adults are recommended to take 2 tablets. in the morning and in the evening. The drug should not be used by people with severe liver disease. Among the adverse reactions, only allergies are indicated in the instructions.
Solution for oral administration Novo-Passit. Available in glass bottles, costing from 222 rubles per 100 ml. It contains liquid extracts of lemon balm, St. John's wort, hawthorn, and hops. Adults take Novo-Passit 5 ml 3 times a day. The solution should be used with caution by people with digestive problems and liver diseases. Among the negative reactions, allergies often appear - swelling, skin rash, itching.
Herbal collection Phytosedan. The cost in pharmacies for 50 g is 82–87 rubles. The collection contains motherwort herb, hop cones, peppermint, valerian root and licorice. To prepare the drink 2 tbsp. l. collection, pour 100 ml of boiling water. A single dose for adults is ½ cup. Frequency of administration – 2 times/day. The collection should not be taken by people allergic to the components of the composition.

Herbs for pregnant women and children

There are several herbs that can be taken by pregnant women - these are valerian and motherwort. They can be purchased in tablet and herbal form. Plants are brewed instead of tea, and tablets are taken according to the course of treatment. The recommended proportions of valerian are ½ tsp, and motherwort are ½ tsp. for 1 glass. You can add green or black tea to the decoction to reduce the presence of unpleasant odors. The herbal infusion will taste great if you add sugar or honey.

Herbs in tablets - calming

Safe herbs that pregnant women can drink also include lemon balm, chamomile and mint. They are also brewed as tea. For children, namely for their bathing, the following types of herbs are used:

chamomile;
plantain;
mint;
valerian and motherwort;
thyme and calendula.

Such herbs can be used for children. But regarding the internal use of decoctions for children, it is better to consult a pediatrician. Prepare the herb and add it to the bath before bathing. Use 3-4 tbsp. l. herbs, they are poured with boiling water and allowed to brew. Leave for 40–50 minutes, then strain the broth and pour into a clean container, then mix with bath water. Unused broth can be placed in the refrigerator to prevent it from spoiling.

Bromides

This is the name for medicines that contain bromine. This substance helps balance the processes of inhibition and excitation, reduces heart rate, has a calming effect and promotes rapid sleep. Among bromine-containing drugs there are:

Bromcamphor is a sedative for adults. Prescribed for cardioneuroses (tachycardia, bradycardia), increased excitability. The cost of a package of 30 tablets is 120 rubles. Adults are recommended to take 1 tablet. 2-3 times/day. Among the contraindications in the instructions are: individual intolerance, liver/renal failure. With prolonged use, Bromcamphor can cause dyspeptic disorders - nausea, constipation, stomach pain.
Adonis Bromine - tablets based on potassium bromide and dry adonis extract. The cost of a package of 20 pcs. – 56 rubles. For irritability, adults are recommended to take 1 tablet 3 times a day. Adonis Bromine is contraindicated for people with ulcerative lesions of the digestive system. Possible negative reactions include: drowsiness, vomiting, nausea, rapid pulse.

Recipes and cooking methods

In nature there is a large variety of medicinal plants, many of which have a calming effect. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, they have a small number of negative reactions on the body and contraindications.

Among the variety of medicinal plants, the following are most often used:

Valerian. It has sedative and relaxing properties and can also normalize heart rate.
Motherwort. Will help in overcoming depression, relieves muscle spasms.
Chamomile. Eliminates anxiety and nervous tension.
Mint. Normalizes sleep, reduces irritability and anxiety.
St. John's wort. It has a mild effect, increases the body's resistance to stressful situations, reduces various fears and tensions.
Linden. It copes well with nervousness and improves mood.
Green tea. Increases performance, has a tonic effect.
Hop. Helps normalize sleep, reduces nerve pain.

The above components are not all the herbs that help cope with nervous disorders. You can choose some other plants, but these are the most effective. It should also be remembered that they do not act as quickly as medications.

Relieving irritation with the help of herbal ingredients is easy. It is important to choose the right composition and concentration of medicinal herbs.

There are many recipes for soothing tea. Despite the fact that to achieve a pronounced effect it is necessary to take the medicine in courses, sometimes even a single use can improve well-being and normalize the functioning of the central nervous system.

To prepare tea you can use the following ingredients:

1 tbsp. l. valerian root;
1 tbsp. l. mint;
2 cups boiling water.

Leave the mixture for half an hour, strain. To add flavor and increase the vitamin content of the infusion, add anise and dill. Take the medicinal composition twice a day, 0.5 cups.

Another recipe includes the following ingredients:

0.5 tbsp. l. valerian roots;
0.5 tbsp. l. hop cones;
1 cup boiling water.

Leave the composition for 20 minutes. Take half a glass twice a day.

All ingredients must be taken in 1 tsp. and pour 2 cups of boiling water. For taste, add 2 tsp. green tea, leave for 5 minutes.

Strong sedatives

Sedatives, which contain potent synthetic substances, are usually available only by prescription. They have a complex effect on the body and have multiple contraindications. It is important to understand that strong sedatives for the nervous system of an adult (psychotropic drugs, antipsychotics) can only be taken after consultation with a doctor. These medications include:

Phenibut is a drug from the group of nootropics. Eliminates tension, improves sleep, reduces the manifestations of asthenia (general weakness of the body). The active component of the drug is aminophenylbutyric acid. The cost of 10 tablets of 250 mg is 69 rubles. The dose and duration of medication is determined by the doctor. During treatment, Phenibut may cause severe headaches, dizziness, increased agitation and irritability.
Pantogam. The active ingredient is hopantenic acid. The cost of 50 tablets of 250 mg is 439 rubles. Pantogam reduces motor excitability and improves brain activity. The drug is strictly contraindicated during pregnancy and in cases of severe kidney disease. With prolonged use, it causes tinnitus and drowsiness.
Afobazol. A tranquilizer with a complex active substance – morpholinoethylthioethoxybenzimidazole dihydrochloride. The drug eliminates tearfulness, symptoms of depression, and improves sleep. The product is contraindicated for pregnant women and children under 18 years of age. With prolonged use, Afobazole causes allergic reactions. The price for 60 tablets of 10 mg is about 395 rubles.

Characteristics of sedative plants

Herbs do a great job with irritability, anxiety, fatigue, improve sleep and relieve headaches. They are a natural, affordable remedy. Herbs have an advantage over pills or tinctures because pre-made medications may contain chemicals that have side effects. Herbal infusions can be purchased at a pharmacy, grown plants yourself, or collected from the forest. However, you need to remember that it is recommended to collect herbs only in clean areas, located far from roads and factories.