Has anyone tried any herbal suppliments that counteract anxiety?

If you have a serious anxiety disorder, herbal supplements probably will not be sufficient.

Chamomile tea is calming for mild anxiety situations. There are others: Kava Kava, Valerian and more. Self-medicating probably is not the best idea though.

If you are serious about trying herbals for your problem, you might want to see a naturopath or a credentialed herbalist.

Herbs are medications too.

(1) valerian root: CONCLUSIONS: Since only one small study is currently available, there is insufficient evidence to draw any conclusions about the efficacy or safety of valerian compared with placebo or diazepam for anxiety disorders.

(2) kava: These data imply that kava extract is superior to placebo as a symptomatic treatment for anxiety. Therefore, kava extract is an herbal treatment option for anxiety that is worthy of consideration.

(3) chamomile: Animal model studies indicate potent antiinflammatory action, some antimutagenic and cholesterol-lowering activities, as well as antispasmotic and anxiolytic effects. However, human studies are limited, and clinical trials examining the purported sedative properties of chamomile tea are absent.

(4) passion flower: The results suggest that Passiflora extract is an effective drug for the management of generalized anxiety disorder, and the low incidence of impairment of job performance with Passiflora extract compared to oxazepam is an advantage.

Those are by no means good summaries of the available research, just a place to start. Please do your homework and trust your doctor.

I saw a nutritionist for several years and he had me take Kava – a few drops in water. Then the FDA and NIH discovered that there were some potentially dangerous side effects; liver damage among them. So I stopped.

As our expert, Niki, says, do your homework.

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/kava/

rescue remedy…..
it works wonders. U can find the drops in GNC and health food stores

I had a serious case of anxiety for almost a year in 1997. Valerian root worked for me and chamomile tea was very calming at night. The real issue is psychological, though. I hope you’re also staying away from caffeine (even chocolate), which seems to set it off. Anything that speeds you up is worth staying away from, until you sort things out within yourself and get this conquered. Good luck.

I have clients who have told me that Theanine saved them. However, always consult your physician prior to taking any new supplement.

Thanks everyone for your answers, I’m already seeing a psychologist for the emotional aspect of things, but I thought I’d try an herbal suppliment instead of my prescription klonapin (which is horrible for the liver) :-D

Look into the supplement Theanine