Herbs that Calm Tremors

Below are recommendation about herbs that
calm tremors suggested by Andrew Bentley
who practices as a herbalist In Lexington, KY.
Andrew is one of the contributors to
Pioneers of Recovery.

herbs that calm tremors

What are Some Herbs that Calm Tremors?

Oat straw is one thing that is sometimes helpful
for that. A nice thing about oat straw is that
it usually does not cause drowsiness. A lot of
things that are anti-spasmodic also cause sedation.
Sometimes people aren’t looking for that. That
is a helpful thing about that particular herb
because it doesn’t have so much of that effect.

Oat straw refers to the green stems and leaves of the oat plant before the grains mature. It’s typically harvested when the plant is still in the vegetative or early flowering stages, before the seeds form. While oat straw is commonly associated with its use in making bedding for animals, it has been used as a herbal medicine for centuries.

Valerian is a much stronger herb for helping to
suppress tremors but it does carry some risk of
sedation, of feeling more drowsy and so forth
especially when people first start taking it.
Sometimes that lessons as time goes on.

It is a very strong substance when it comes to
helping control involuntary muscle movement
tremors and involuntary movement of otherwise
involuntary muscles. It is a good one for that.

Valerian has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, particularly for its calming and sedative effects. The plant is known for its tall stems, pink or white flowers, and its aromatic root, which is used in herbal medicine.

Passion flower is also one that is helpful for
some particular individuals. These are all
things that would go into that category of
working on tremors.

Passionflower is believed to work by increasing levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter that helps calm neuronal activity, which is helpful in reducing the intensity of tremors triggered by anxiety and stress.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery