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Mimosa
(Silk Tree) bark or flower
(Albizia
julibrissin)* |
Known in TCM
as He Huan Pi or collective happiness flower. It calms disturbed
shen (anxiety, insomnia, bad dreams) and is a very effective mood
elevator. Mimosa is also used for irritability, depression, mood
swings, poor memory, and anger.
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Rose petals
(Rosa
spp.), * |
Especially the
fragrant apothecary roses, are a delight to the senses - they look
beautiful, smell wonderful, taste delightful in teas or jellies, and
even feel soft and silky. Roses have long been a gift to ask
forgiveness or indicate love and affection. Aromatherapists use
attar of rose for depression, to “open the heart,” and to comfort
those in distress.
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Hawthorn
berry, flower, and leaf
(Crataegus
oxycanthoides) * |
A well-known
heart and cardiovascular remedy used for angina, congestive heart
failure, atherosclerosis, and atrial fibrillation. Hawthorn is
primarily thought of as a circulatory tropho-restorative, but it is
also a nervine, digestive aid, and anti-inflammatory. In TCM it is
used for dyspepsia and gas. Hawthorn also reduces inflammation in
connective tissue and the lungs (especially cardiac asthma).
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Bibliography: |
Chen, J., Chen,
T., Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology, Art of
Medicine Press, 2004
Keville, K., Green, M., Aromatherapy-A Complete Guide to the
Healing Art, The Crossing Press, 1995
Tisserand, R., The Art of Aromatherapy, Destiny Books, 1977.
Winston, D., Herbal Therapeutics, Specific Indications For Herbs
& Herbal Formulas, HTRL, 8th ed., 2003
An Herbal [1525] Also known as Banckes' Herbal.
Author unknown, published 1525. Facsimile & transcripted edition ed.
by Larkey & Pyles. (NY: Scholars' Facsimiles and Reprints, 1941) |
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*Herbal
Therapeutics Research Library
Author: David Winston (RH) AHG
©2007
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library. All rights reserved |
Disclaimer: The information on
historical, ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic uses of herbs and
traditional formulas contained herein is based on the experience and
research of the author. It is not intended as a substitute for
consulting with your physician or other health care provider. Any
attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should be done under the
direction of a health care professional. The publisher and author
are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences
resulting from the use of any of the information discussed. Should
you have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any
preparation mentioned, the author strongly suggests consulting a
professional health care advisor. |
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