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| of mucus congestion. Its mild aperient activity will ease constipation. It may safely be used in any fever and also as a general cleansing agent. It may provide symptomatic aid in the treatment of muscular rheumatism. |
| Combinations: In the treatment of influenza it may be combined with yarrow, elder flowers, cayenne or ginger, with pleurisy root and elecampane in bronchial conditions. |
| 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. This should be taken as hot as possible. During fevers or the flu it should be taken every half hour. Tincture: Take 1/2 tsp. of the tincture 3 times a day. |
| California Poppy: Eschscholzia californica |
| Part used: Dried aerial parts. |
| Actions: Nervine, hypnotic, antispasmodic, anodyne. |
| Indications: A good general relaxing herb, it has been used as a sedative and hypnotic for children, where there is overexcitability and sleeplessness. It can be used wherever an antispasmodic remedy is required. |
| Preparations & dosage: Infusion: Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1 to 2 tsp. of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. A cup should be taken at night to promote restful sleep. Tincture: Take 1/2 tsp. of the tincture at night. |
| Chamomile: Matricaria recutita |
| Part used: Flowering tops. |
| Actions: Nervine, antispasmodic, carminative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, bitter, vulnerary. |
| Indications: A comprehensive list of chamomile's medical uses would be very long. Included would be insomnia, anxiety, menopausal depression, loss of appetite, dyspep- |
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