Herbs as Remedy of Alcohol Withdrawal
May 02
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are quite common when a person is trying to quit or stop alcohol consumption. People suffering from alcohol addiction might experience symptoms like tremors, liver damage, nervousness, anxiety and brain cell damage while trying to quit the habit. According to the herbalists, herbs can help immensely in recovering from the withdrawal phase of alcohol addiction. Herbs work by counteracting the ill effects of alcohol consumption including the damage of the central nervous system and liver. Below we have discussed about some herbs that helps in getting rid of the alcohol withdrawal symptoms:
Milk thistle: 
This herb helps in negating the harmful effects of alcohol on the liver and thus is often used for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Milk thistle not only prevents the poisonous toxins from entering our body but also helps in removing them from the liver.
Oil extracted from black current seed:
This oil also contains high amount of omega-8 fatty acids and thus can help in curing alcohol withdrawal. Oil extracted from black current seeds relieves alcohol withdrawal by increasing the levels of PGE1 or prostaglandin E1.
Oil extracted from evening primrose: 
This oil is rich in essential fatty acids known as omega-6. Omega-6 contains GLA or gamma-linolenic acid, a component known for reducing tremors occurring due to alcohol withdrawal. Gamma-linolenic acid can also treat the central nervous system disorders caused by alcohol addiction.
Oil extracted from borage seed:
This oil is the wealthiest (around 24 percent) source of GLA, as a result of which it can cure alcohol withdrawal by different CNS disorders caused by excess consumption of alcohol including tremors.
Valerian: 
Valerian is used as a remedy for a number of health disorders and is one of the most frequently used herbal remedy for alcohol withdrawal. This herb slows down brain cell damages caused by alcohol addiction.
