Are there any herbs that can help with OCD?

Answer by  ZackRoca29 (15)

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a serious disease that cannot in any way be treated with holistic medicine or herbs. This must be treated by a licensed medical doctor and serious perscription medication.

Answer by  xsut (943)

The herbs that many people recommend for OCD are hempseed oil, flaxseed, kale, spinach, and b lack current seed oil. Although all of these are not herbs they are good for OCD. Use them cautiously.

Answer by  Mari24 (23)

A few herbs that can help with OCD are: 1. cannabis indica (the extract, not actual marijuana). take 5 drops with a glass of water daily. This helps with anxiety. White chestnut extract helps with the repetative rituals. 10 drops with water each day. 3. lycopodium clavatum also helps with anxiety. 3 drops in a glass of water daily.

Answer by  Madeline (41)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder,(OCD), has symptoms demonstrated by a wide range of severity and may include compulsive door openings and hand washing among others. Depression may accompany OCD and its alleviation my help curb severity of compulsive behaviors as well as reducing crippling anxiety. Saint John's Wort is a popular herb used to alleviate depression, anxiety, and OCD.

Answer by  NazeelaZain (48)

Main two herbs are Saint John's wort(reduce anxiety) and Passion flower hub(relaxation).Kava,inositol,White chest nut extract(preventing repetative rituals),lycopodium clavatum,cannabis indica,hemp seed oil,flax seed,kale,spinach,black currAnt seed oil,borage oil,evening primerose oil etc.. if taken in according to directions are very much helpful.Mainly training the mind is the best medicine for OCD.

Answer by  lldevil02 (35)

Herbal remidies such as St Johns Wort, have shown to help with psychiatric dissorders, such as OCD, although it is not approved by the FDA.

Answer by  krafty (29)

There are herbs that support a healthier lifestyle, but cannot target the OCD specifically. Try one of these, Kava Kava, St. Johan's Wort or Ginko Biloba.