Simple herbal remedies for nervous exhaustion

Ang mga lokal na datos ay nagpapakita na ang sobra sa trabaho at pag-aaral, walang organisasyon, walang regular na rest at sleep, family conflicts, strained relationships, at mga hamon sa buhay na nagdudulot ng emotional conflict, at prolonged psychological stress at trauma ay mga pangunahing sanhi ng nervous exhaustion. Ang nervous exhaustion ay isang common condition, at maraming tao ang nakaranas ng kahirapan nito. Walang malinaw na physical cause sa mga check-up, maraming gamot ang ginamit, kahit hundreds, pero walang resulta. Ang doctor ay napunta sa maraming beses, at ang gastusin para sa paggamot ay maaaring umabot sa libo-libo. Ito ang sitwasyon ng ilang patients na may nervous exhaustion. Ayon sa Traditional Chinese Medicine, ang sakit ay kasama sa category ng fright, insomnia, forgetfulness, dizziness, and deficiency. Ang herbal remedies ay kombinasyon ng herbs at foods na ayon sa properties at function, ginawa sa pamamagitan ng cooking, na nauugnay sa internal organs, yin-yang, qi-blood balance, at cold-hot-deficiency-excess, kaya effective sa nervous exhaustion.
Celery and sour jujube soup: 90g celery, 8g sour jujube. Wash and cut celery, boil with water, strain out the residue, drink the soup. One day’s dose, divided into two servings: after lunch and before bedtime. This has effect of calming liver, clearing heat, nourishing heart, and soothing spirit. Useful for insomnia due to deficiency, nervous exhaustion, high blood pressure with dizziness.
Lily and turtle soup: 50g turtle meat, 15g lily, 10 pieces of red dates, seasonings. Cut turtle meat, remove seeds from dates, boil with lily, add seasonings, cook until tender. Drink soup, eat meat. One day’s dose, divided into two servings. Has effect of nourishing yin, enriching blood, strengthening heart and kidneys. Useful for insomnia, irritability, palpitations due to heart-kidney yin deficiency.
Fresh peanut leaf soup: 15g fresh peanut leaves, 30g red beans, 2 tablespoons honey. Wash and boil in pot, strain out peanut leaves, add honey, drink soup, eat beans. One day’s dose, divided into two servings. Has effect of nourishing blood and calming spirit. Useful for nervous exhaustion, insomnia, frequent dreams.
Scallion and date soup: 20 large dates, 2 stalks of scallions with roots. Wash dates, soak in water, wash scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces. Boil dates in pot with water, bring to boil, reduce to simmer for 20 minutes, add scallions, continue simmering for 10 minutes. Eat dates, drink soup. One day’s dose, divided into two servings. Has effect of nourishing blood and calming spirit. Useful for nervous exhaustion, insomnia, frequent dreams, memory loss.
Longan ginger date soup: 10g longan meat, 5 slices of fresh ginger, 15 large dates. Choose thick, large, soft, oily, brown-yellow, semi-transparent, sweet-tasting longan meat; wash fresh ginger, peel, slice; wash dates. Put all in pot, add 2 bowls of water, boil down to 1 small bowl. Strain out residue, drink soup. One day’s dose, divided into two servings. Has effect of nourishing blood, boosting qi, calming spirit. Useful for middle-aged and elderly with blood deficiency, insomnia, forgetfulness, nervous exhaustion, anemia.
Drug therapy for nervous exhaustion requires long-term consistency. Patients who frequently switch medicines won’t see results. Herbal therapy also needs persistence. Also, patients should understand that herbal therapy is only supplementary; still need medication and psychological treatment. Do not overly rely on herbal remedies.