HERBAL TREATMENT FOR NERVES: NERVE TONICS, SHOCK AND HYSTERIA
Nerve Tonics
For chronic nervousness, muscular spasm or emotional instability:
4 parts Skullcap herb
1 part Valerian root
1 part Chamomile flowers
1 part Lemon Balm leaves
1 part Vervain leaves
1 part Cramp Bark
1 part Motherwort herb
1 part Hawthorn berries
1 part Ginger root
1 part Liquorice root
Combined decoction and infusion: 1/2 сuр as required, otherwise 3
cups per day
For chronic depression, tiredness, irritability and nervousness - a
general run-down feeling - the following herbs are useful:
2 parts Chamomile flowers
2 parts Lemon Balm leaves
2 parts Skullcap herb
2 parts Vervain leaves
1 part Celery seed
2 parts Dandelion root
1 part Yellow Dock root
2 parts Alfalfa herb
2 parts Rosehips
1 part Cayenne Pepper
1 part Cinnamon Bark
1 part Clove buds
1 part Ginger root
1 part Liquorice root
Combined decoction and infusion: 1/2 сuр as required, otherwise 3
cups per day
To promote mental clarity and memory (as in mental fatigue in
students or in old age):
2 parts Vervain leaves
1 part Lemon Balm leaves
1 part Rosemary leaves
1 part Sage leaves
1 part Cinnamon bark (finely cut or powdered)
Infusion: 1/2 cup 2 times per day for several weeks — may be
continued for an extended period with suitable breaks in treatment
A formula which supplies minerals and vitamins in an
easily-assimilated form, good for all deficient and anaemic
conditions:
2 parts Alfalfa herb
2 parts Chickweed herb
2 parts Dandelion root
1 part Parsley root or leaves
1 part Red Clover flowers
2 parts Rosehips
1 part Rosemary leaves
2 parts Stinging Nettle herb
1 part Yellow Dock root
Combined decoction and infusion: 2-3 cups per day
Shock and Hysteria
4 parts Skullcap herb
1 part Valerian root
Infusion: 1/2-l cup as required, not to exceed 3 cups per day
9 parts Lemon Balm leaves
1 part Chamomile flowers
1 part Hop flowers
1 part Vervain leaves
Infusion: 1/2- 1 cup as required, not to exceed 3 cups per day
For shock and hysteria resulting from accident, injury or traumatic
experience, use the above formulas, or any nervine/sedative herbs to
hand.
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