Some of the most common issues that affect people who experience natural disasers are:
Severe stress and anxiety
Depression
Grief
Hopelessness
Fear
Sadness
Gult
Anger
Nightmares
Self Doubt
Mental Fog
When our bodies experience this level of stress and/or trauma responses, it lowers the immune system which can cause illness and disease, both acute and chronic.
The most important herbs to have on hand for natural disasters and stress in general are adaptogens and nervines.
Adaptogens are herbs that help the body adapt to stress by normalizing and balancing the effect that stress has on certain parts of the body.
Nervines are herbs that support the nervous system.
As an herbalist, I am used to making due with the herbs that I already have and try to use herbs that are native to the area where I live...however, since I am the owner of Asunder Wellnes, I happened to have Organic Ashwagandha Tincture on hand...
Ashwagandha is an adaptogen that supports the central nerouvous system by clearning the mind and calming emotions.
I took 1 ml and held it under my tongue for 1 minute...
and the next thing on my list is Tulsi Sweet Rose Tea. Tulsi is also an adaptogen. I find it to be helpful for matters of the heart, emotional support and an all around herbal hug. Sweet Rose is also an emotional herbal ally...
In addition to herbs, it is important to talk to someone. A friend, a counselor or join support
groups online.
Stay safe, Floridian friends...Western North Carolina understands your pain.
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