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Mild hypnotics
Mugwort | Chamomile | Linden |
Medium hypnotics
California poppy | Motherwort | Pulsatilla | Skullcap
Strong hypnotics
Hops | Passionflower | Wild lettuce |
Jamaican dogwood | Valerian |  |
| strength. It is safe to say, however, that all the hypnotic remedies can help the whole body in that sleep is such a vital health process. |
| Circulatory system: Motherwort, linden, balm. Notice that they are all in the milder group. |
| Respiratory system: All of the hypnotics can help as antispasmodics in conditions such as asthma, if used at the right dose. Wild lettuce eases irritable coughs. |
| Digestive system: The relaxing nervines and carminatives are important, especially chamomile, balm, hops and valerian. The antispasmodic herbs will help with intestinal colic, for example, hops, Jamaican dogwood, passionflower and valerian. |
| Muscles and skeleton: All hypnotics will aid in reducing muscle tension and even the pain associated with problems in this system. They may be used internally or as lotions. Especially important are Jamaican dogwood and valerian. |
| Skin: Chamomile and cowslip are healing, but otherwise the value of hypnotics here is to ensure that the body has a good recuperative rest each night. |
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