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| Linden |
| Chamomile |
| Red clover |
| Make an infusion as described above or place a handful of the herb in a muslin bag which is suspended from the hot water tap so the water flows through it. In this way a very fresh infusion can be made. |
| Essential Oils and Aromatherapy |
| Aromatherapy, a healing system based on the external application of herbs in the form of essential oils, has much to offer here. These oils can also be used in baths by putting a few drops of oil into the bathwater. The following brief summary of the oils comes from an excellent and comprehensive guide entitled Aromatherapy by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green. |
Emotion | Essential oil
Anger | Basil, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Coriander, Frankincense, Geranium, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavender, Melissa, Neroli, Pine, Rose, Rosewood, Ylang-ylang
Anxiety | Basil, Benzoin, Bergamot, Camphor, Cardamom, Chamomile, Cypress, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Ylang-ylang
Apathy | Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sage
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