HERBAL TREATMENT: NERVES, STRESS AND INSOMNIA
Anxiety
For general anxiety, nervous tension or worry:
1 part Chamomile flowers
1 part Lemon Balm leaves
1 part Skullcap herb
1 part Valerian root
1 part Vervain leaves
Infusion: 1/2-1 сир as required, not to exceed 3 cups per day
3 parts Skullcap herb
1 part Hop flowers
1 part Valerian root
Infusion: 1/2-1 сир as required, not to exceed 3 cups per day
For general use from day to day, any of the nervine or sedative
herbs can be used. A useful formula for minor cases is:
1 part Chamomile flowers
1 part Lemon Balm leaves
1 part Vervain leaves
Infusion: up to 3 or 4 cups per day
For anxiety associated with indigestion or flatulence:
2 parts Chamomile flowers
1 part Hop flowers
1 part Lemon Balm leaves
1 part Meadowsweet herb
Infusion: 3 cups per day
For anxiety associated with heart and circulation problems:
4 parts Motherwort herb
4 parts Skullcap herb
1 part Valerian root
1 part Hawthorn berries
Infusion: 3 cups per day
For anxiety associated with female problems:
2 parts Chamomile flowers
2 parts Cramp Bark
2 parts Lemon Balm leaves
2 parts Motherwort herb
1 part Valerian root
1 part Ginger root
Combined decoction and infusion: 3 cups per day
Depression
Lemon Balm leaves
Infusion: 3 cups per day
1 part Lemon Balm leaves
1 part Skullcap herb
1 part Vervain leaves
Infusion: 3 cups per day
The above herbs, useful in the treatment of depression, are most
effective when taken for an extended period of time. A typical
programme, for example, might be 4-6 week courses of the treatment
alternated with breaks of 2-3 weeks during which no herbs are taken.
Oats, as well as being nutritious, also have an antidepressant
effect, and should be included in the diet on a regular basis.
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