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| general tonic with a very wide range of clinical indications because of its nonspecific action. It is especially useful in conditions impacted by the stress response, including angina, hypertension, hypotension, various types of neuroses, chronic bronchitis and cancer and to treat the effects of prolonged stress or overwork such as exhaustion, irritability, insomnia and mild depression. Siberian ginseng can be used to assist recovery from acute or chronic diseases, trauma, surgery and other stressful episodes, as well as to counter the debilitating effects of chronic disease and treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. It can be taken on a longterm basis to minimize the incidence of acute infections and to generally improve well-being. |
| Preparations and dosage: The standard dosage of the tincture, based upon clinical studies, 1/23/4 tsp. 3 times a day. An equivalent dosage using a solid extract concentrated at a ratio of 20:1 would be 100200 mg. The recommended regime is usually for a 6-week course followed by a 2-week break. This regime can be repeated for as long as is necessary. |
| Skullcap Scutellaria laterifolia |
| Part used: Aerial parts. |
| Actions: Nervine tonic, antispasmodic, hypotensive. |
| Indications: Skullcap is perhaps the most widely relevant nervine available to us in the materia medica. It relaxes states of nervous tension while at the same time renewing and revivifying the central nervous system. It has a specific use in the treatment of seizure and hysterical states as well as epilepsy. It may be used for exhaustion or depression. It can be used with complete safety in the easing of premenstrual syndrome. |
| Preparations and dosage: Infusion: pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 12 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 1015 minutes. Drink 1 cup 3 times a day or when needed. Tincture: take 1/23/4 tsp. of the tincture 3 times a day. |
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