A phobia is usually described as an irrational fear, the symptoms of which can sometimes be controlled. On some unfortunate occasions, this irrational fear can be so debilitating that the victim’s daily life may come to a halt.

Fear can be related to any object, situation or person or it may be caused by a reflexive action of the subconscious mind to avoid an unpleasant experience.

Common phobias include acrophobia (fear of heights), agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) and so on.

Common symptoms of a phobia range from a sense of terror or panic, an inability to focus thoughts, a strong desire to escape the situation or an uncontrollable physical response such as dizziness or shaking.

There are many ways to help sufferers of irrational fear. Natural remedies for phobias such as herbal remedies or aromatherapy can be really effective in this direction.

Below is a list of common herbal remedies for phobias.

lemon or lime

Lemon juice is very effective in relieving nausea and dizziness caused by a phobia attack. This method is commonly used by Ayurvedic practitioners. To get complete relief from the various symptoms related to the phobia, cut a lime in half and smell it for some time.

Chinese skull cap

Chinese skullcap is an herb that can help the patient get rid of the anxiety and fear caused by the phobic condition. Traditionally, Chinese skullcap has been used by Chinese herbal practitioners to treat problems related to anxiety and insomnia. One of the main components of this herb is flavonoids such as wogonin, which help to reduce the stress hormone in phobia patients to a great extent. This herb helps in stimulating a person’s central nervous system which helps the patient to respond more positively to fear and anxiety.

Mido sweet

Meadowsweet is a type of herb that a person suffering from a phobia can take in the form of a tea in order to get rid of the discomfort of anxiety and fear. Physical symptoms usually associated with phobias such as heart palpitations, panic, and digestive upset can be overcome.

passion flower

Passion flower is an herb that can help modulate the body’s emotional response to stress and help a person stay calm and emotionally balanced. This particular herb acts as a natural sedative and can help the patient overcome extremely frightening situations that can trigger phobic reactions. This herb has many calming properties that make it an effective herbal remedy for all kinds of different phobias. In many books of Ayurvedic remedies for phobias, drinking passion flower tea is recommended for problems related to nervousness and fear in patients with phobias.

reward

Kava is an herb traditionally used in the South Pacific region to prepare ceremonial drinks. This herb is a natural sedative and relaxes the muscles of the body. The root extract of kava is soluble and can be added to water to relieve a person’s phobia symptoms. Kava is also known to calm the digestive system and provide relief to the patient from phobia-related stomach issues such as nausea and acidity.

chamomile

Some of the common problems experienced by people with phobias are fear, dread, and restlessness. Chamomile refers to nerve relaxants that help calm and relax the nervous system and treat common problems associated with phobias.

This herb also acts as a natural sedative and calms the nervous system by affecting the neurotransmitter in the brain in a way that helps the phobia sufferer become more settled and calm.

Anxiety is the result of constant unnecessary thoughts, stress and fear. Apart from Ayurvedic medicines, yoga, meditation and pranayama can be very helpful in getting rid of first panic attacks due to a phobia. Ayurvedic medicines for phobias Generally very soothing and harmless. However, consult a healthcare professional before embarking on any line of treatment.