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| California poppy |
| Chamomile |
| Damiana |
| Hops |
| Hyssop |
| Jamaican dogwood |
| Lavender |
| Linden |
| Lobelia |
| Pulsatilla |
| Red clover |
| Skullcap |
| St. John's wort |
| Valerian |
| Vervain |
| Wild lettuce |
| Wood betony |
| The following is a brief discussion of some of these herbs showing their primary use and how to prepare and take them. A more detailed exploration of chamomile, kava kava and valerian is given as an example of the depth in which clinicians must know their herbs. |
| Black Cohosh |
| Cimicifuga racemosa |
| Part used: Root and rhizome; dried, not fresh. |
| Actions: Emmenagogue, antispasmodic, nervine, hypotensive. |
| Indications: Black cohosh offers a valuable combination of actions that makes it uniquely useful in painful cramping conditions of the female reproductive system. It may be used in cases of painful or delayed menstruation and ovarian cramps. It is also active in the treatment of rheumatic, muscular and neurological pain. It finds use in sciatica and neuralgia. As a relaxing nervine it may be used in many situations where such an agent is needed. It has been found beneficial in cases of tinnitus. |
| Preparations & dosage: Decoction: Pour 1 cup of water onto 1/2 to 1 tsp. of the dried root and bring to boil. Let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink 3 |
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