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| ment of whooping cough and dry irritated coughs in general. It will relieve colic pains in the intestines and uterus and so may be used in dysmenorrhea. It will ease muscular pains related to rheumatism. It has been used as an anaphrodisiac. |
| Combinations: For irritable coughs it may be used with wild cherry bark. For insomnia it combines with valerian and pulsatilla. |
| Preparations & dosage: Infusion: Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1 to 2 tsp, of the leaves and let infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and drink 3 times a day. Tincture: Take 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. 3 times a day. |
| Willow: Salix spp. |
| Part used: Bark |
| Actions: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, astringent, tonic. |
| Indications: Willow is an ancient remedy which has been used in various forms for rheumatism, gout, fevers and aches and pains of all kinds. It is often considered to be the natural form of aspirin. However, as described elsewhere, this is not strictly true. It can be taken internally for arthritic complaints and gout, headaches, fever due to common colds or influenza, and as an aid in treating mild diarrhea, general neuralgia and hay fever. Applied externally, a poultice or fomentation can be used to ease the pain of arthritic joints and as a wash for sores and burns. |
| Preparations & dosage: Infusion: Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1 to 2 tsp. of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and drink 3 times a day. Tincture: Take 1/2 tsp. 3 times a day. |
| Wood Betony: Betonica officinalis |
| Part used: Dried aerial parts. |
| Actions: Nervine, bitter. |
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