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Eleuthero root
(Eleutherococcus
senticosis) * |
An excellent
adaptogen which normalizes blood pressure and immune activity,
reduces fatigue, stress, and depression and reduces atherosclerosis.
It is frequently used especially by athletes to increase
performance. It acts on the adrenal glands to normalize stress
hormone levels thereby smoothing out the peaks and valleys of energy
that characterize chronic stress.
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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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Chamomile
fresh flowers
(Matricaria recutita) * |
A mild but
effective remedy for children and adults alike. The flowers are
anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, carminative and sedative.
Children find the taste palatable and readily take it for teething
pain, colic, cramps, colds, irritability and night terrors. For
adults it is a soothing remedy for frazzled nerves, insomnia,
tension headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, morning sickness and
ulcers. |
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Oat fresh
milky seed
(Avena sativa) * |
Strengthens
and nourishes the nervous system. It contains calcium and magnesium
which are essential nutrients for the nervous tissue. It is
indicated for nervous exhaustion, sexual neurasthenia, and occipital
pain extending toward the spine. Oat reduces withdrawal effects from
nicotine and caffeine. Used for anxiety, impaired sleep patterns
and weak libido, milky Oat is appropriate for chronic stress. Oat
soothes the frayed feeling brought on by “burning the candle at both
ends.”
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Linden
dried flowers
(Tilia x vulgaris) * |
A very
pleasant tasting herb with nervine qualities. It is a gentle herb
used for lowering mild hypertension, general stress, stress
headaches, insomnia and arteriosclerosis. |
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Bibliography: |
Hoffmann, D.
Therapeutic Herbalism, by author, 1990
Mills, S. Out of the Earth - The Essential Book of Herbal
Medicine,
London,
1991
Ody, P. The Complete Medicinal Herbal, London, 1993
Sherman, J.A. The Complete Botanical Prescriber 3rd edition,
1993 |
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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. |