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| Herbal combinations for insomnia |
| 1. Equal parts |
| Passionflower |
| Valerian |
| Take 1 tsp. of tincture 30 minutes before bedtime. |
| 2. For insomnia associated with menopausal problems: |
| Equal parts |
| Passionflower |
| Valerian |
| Motherwort |
| Take 1 tsp. of tincture 30 minutes before bedtime in addition to appropriate daytime treatments. |
| 3. For insomnia associated with indigestion: |
| Equal parts |
| Mugwort |
| Balm |
| Passionflower |
| Valerian |
| Take 1 1/2 tsp. of tincture 30 minutes before bedtime in addition to appropriate daytime treatments. An infusion of chamomile, linden or balm tea at night would also be helpful. |
| 4. For insomnia associated with depression: |
| Equal parts of |
| St. John's wort |
| Mugwort |
| Passionflower |
| Valerian |
| Take 1 1/2 tsp. of tincture 30 minutes before bedtime in addition to appropriate daytime treatments. |
| Avoid the use of hops in depression. |
| Indigestion |
| Digestive system symptoms can be an unpleasant way for the stress response to manifest. |
| Every herbalist and every culture have their favorite remedies for indigestion. European specifics include gentian, peppermint, chamomile, balm, hops and valerian. Often a tea made from a single fresh remedy is best. This |
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