Alternative medications used for anxiety and insomnia include herbal medication. The number of people making use of herbal medication for the therapy of depression, anxiety and depression are increasing in number.

Anxiety is a completely natural human feeling. If this feeling is endured for longer period of time, it affects physically and mentally. Alternative medicines for the treatment of anxiety include the following: Kava-kava, St. John’s wort, Ginko biloba, Kamishoyosan etc. Some herbal medicines can cause side effects thus it is vital to contact the doctor. These herbal medicines mentioned above are classified as SSRI’s (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) which are in other words the antidepressants. SSRi’s increases the serotonin level in the brain to treat depression. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that carries signals between the brain and neurons.

Insomnia is a health prevalence health concern in the general population which can lead to physical disorders. Alternative medicines for the treatment of insomnia include the following: Valerian root, Chamomile, Melatonin, Passionflower, Hops, Lavender e.t.c. Valerian root and Chamomile is set to have an onset of sleep and sleep maintenance. Melatonin is a hormone and plays a vital role in the regulation of sleep. Passionflower and Hops also tend to work effectively and induces relaxing effect.

Some of the above mentioned herbal medications are botanicals in other words they are nature's goodness, extract made from plant roots flowers and leaves. Furthermore, these plant parts are dissolved using special solvent. However, solution is extracted from the plants which is thus insoluble  

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Bertram G. Katzung 2018, B Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, Lange, McGraw hill, University of California, San Francisco. 14^th ed. p1113.

The most commonly prescribed type of antidepressant. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/ssris/art-20044825. Date of access: 06 March 2021.