Calderona Amarilla

Description by @jominime
natural anti-anxiety herb, trials showing it works BETTER than lorazepam (Ativan) and matches sertraline (Zoloft) for anxiety, with way fewer side effects.
galphimine-B modifies how dopamine neurons fire in your brain's fear-processing center.
different mechanism than xanax, ativan, or zoloft. no addiction risk, no tolerance buildup, no withdrawal when you stop.
good for generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder support, anxiety with insomnia, and as a natural alternative for people who can't tolerate or don't want pharmaceutical anti-anxiety medications.
take as an extract.
used for insomnia. makes you both less anxious AND more able to fall asleep.
take 30-60 minutes before bed. good for insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, and anxiety-driven sleep disturbance.
galphimia blocks mast cells (the immune cells that drive allergic reactions) from releasing histamine and inflammatory chemicals.
take as standardized extract or tea daily during allergy season. good for hay fever (especially ragweed), seasonal allergies, allergic asthma, allergic skin reactions, and chronic allergic inflammation.
traditionally used for seizures and epilepsy. galphimine-B has anticonvulsant activity.
good as adjunct support for seizure disorders alongside standard antiepileptic medications.
reduces gut inflammation and is used traditionally for diarrhea and gastroenteritis.
drink as tea for acute digestive complaints, particularly when stress or anxiety is involved.
galphimia kills malaria parasites and broad bacterial/fungal pathogens.
popular landscape plant in florida, texas, california, and arizona. attracts pollinators including butterflies and bees.
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