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Skullcap fresh
herb
(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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Hops fresh
strobiles
(Humulus lupulus) * |
A well known
ingredient of beer, whose bitterness comes from a chemical called
lupulin. A sedative and mild anodyne, hops is used for nervousness,
anxiety, nervous stomach, insomnia and muscle spasms. Its intense
bitterness stimulates digestive function, bile secretion and
absorption of nutrients.
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Passionflower
fresh herb
(Passiflora incarnata) * |
A sedative,
antispasmodic and may act as a MAO inhibitor useful for mild
depression, insomnia, nervous headache, neuralgia, teething
children, muscular/nerve pain, facial tics, pelvic and spasmodic
pain. Specific for people who can't fall asleep because their minds
keep running.
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Valerian fresh
root
(Valeriana officinalis) * |
One of the
most popular herbs in Europe, and is widely known as a sedative,
carminative and anodyne. Combined with nervines like Scullcap,
Lemon Balm or fresh Oats, it is useful for insomnia, anxiety,
nervousness, nervous stomach or bowel and headaches due to stress.
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California
Poppy fresh whole plant in flower
(Eschscholtzia californica) * |
A common West
coast wildflower. It is a useful sedative and antispasmodic used
for insomnia, nervous headache, muscle pain and sleeplessness due to
pain and agitation.
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Bibliography: |
Ellingwood, F.
New American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy,
1919
Kuts-Cheraux, A. W. Naturae Medicina & Naturopathic Dispensatory,
1953
Lloyd, J.U. A Treatise on Scutellaria, 1908
Smith, A. W. [ed.] The Medicinal Plants of
North America,
1914
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. |