Bipolar Support Herbal Tincture

Bipolar disorder requires managing two distinct categories of symptoms: manic symptoms, such as impulsive behavior, excessive irritability, and anxiety, and depressive symptoms, like a low mood, poor appetite, and emotional indifference. While there aren't many complementary or alternative medicine remedies for manic behavior, there are a few non-prescription therapies that help alleviate depression. Most people suffering from bipolar disorder actually spend the majority of their time depressed rather than manic.

Kava Kava Root works to calm the central nervous system and helps control anxiety and racing thoughts that occur during manic episodes, the agitation and nervousness, it may also relieve depressive symptoms. Kava kava is a calming herb that can produce the same brain wave changes that occur with calming medicines such as diazepam. Its initial calming effects begin with a relaxed, more sociable state of mind and a heightening of the senses. Its use has been realized in the relief of tension, anxiety, sleeplessness, restlessness, and stress-related symptoms such as muscle tension, convulsions and spasms. When taken for anxiety or stress, Kava extracts do not interfere mental sharpness. When taken for sleep problems, Kava promotes a deep sleep without affecting restful REM sleep. 

Skullcap, or Scullcap, used to be called "mad dog weed" because people considered its relaxing effects to be a good cure for rabies. Most bipolar patients use Skullcap tinctures for anxiety and nervous tension. Skullcap is also used as an anticonvulsant to treat conditions ranging from anorexia to Tourette's syndrome. Some bipolar patients also find it to be a valuable herbal extract for helping with sleep disorders, or relaxing them enough for a restful sleep. 

St. John's wort is the most widely used mood enhancing single herbal extract on the market. The active phytochemicals in the herb are believed to be responsible for the anti-depressive effects but will need to be used for 4 to 6 weeks to see behavioral changes. It is a supportive supplement to promote positive mood balance by balancing the key neurotransmitters and helping to stop the mood fluctuations associated with this condition. The effects are also thought to provide positive support for depressed mood, mild to moderate mood changes caused by everyday stress, occasional nervousness, nervous tension and anxiety. 

Rhodiola Officially known as rhodiola rosea, this herb has been used for years to help manage stress. Now, new evidence has demonstrated rhodiola's positive effect on people suffering from depression. A recent clinical trial showed significant improvements in depressed mood among participants who were given rhodiola extract compared with those who were given a placebo. "Rhodiola is mildly stimulating," notes Dr. Muskin. "I wouldn't use it as a solo therapy, but it is a good adjunct for someone who is on antidepressants and feels like they [still] don't have a lot of energy."

Ingredients: Kava Kava, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Rhodiolia and Certified Grain Alcohol. This tincture is very strong due to using fresh herbs to make our tinctures and no water is added to dilute and no glycerin is used for flavoring.

Suggested: Use 6 to 12 drops in juice or water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well, keep in a cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children. 

Disclaimer: The information presented herein by Mountain Maus' Remedies is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.