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Skullcap
herb in flower
(Scutellaria laterifolia)* |
Indicated for
nervous exhaustion, tremors and palsies, trigeminal neuralgia and
Parkinson's disease. It is a nervine which strengthens depleted,
irritated nervous systems.
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Oat fresh
milky seed
(Avena sativa) * |
Strengthens
and nourishes the nervous system. It is indicated for nervous
exhaustion (burning the candle at both ends), sexual neurasthenia
and occipital pain extending toward the spine. Oat reduces
withdrawal effects from nicotine and caffeine.
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Catnip herb
in flower
(Nepeta cataria) * |
Known for its
effects on felines, but has a very different effect on humans. This
gentle herb is a carminative, diaphoretic, mild antispasmodic and
nervine. It is specific for stress-induced gastrointestinal tract
disturbances and children’s fevers.
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Chamomile
flower
(Matricaria recutita) * |
A time honored
herbal remedy. It is a carminative, nervine, antispasmodic and
anti-inflammatory. Known to children as the tea Peter Rabbit’s
mother gave him after his upsetting adventures, it is still used for
tummy aches, teething, colic, stress-induced headaches and growing
pains. Gentle but effective Chamomile is also useful for attention
deficicit problems, irritable bowel syndromes and colds and fevers.
It is helpful as well for night terrors and insomnia.
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Bibliography: |
Ellingwood, F.
New American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy,
1919
Lloyd, J.U. A Treatise on Scutellaria, 1908
McIntyre, A. The Herbal for Mother and Child, 1992
Schilcher, H. Phytotherapy in Paediatrics, Stuttgart, 1997
Weiss, R. Herbal Medicine, 1985
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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. |