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| wort, parsley, pennyroyal, peppermint, red sage, Roman chamomile, rosemary, thyme, valerian, vervain, wild carrot. |
| Sinus congestion: betony, catmint, chamomile, coltsfoot, elder, fenugreek, ginger, hyssop, lavender, linden, mullein, peppermint, red sage, thyme |
| Heartburn: coltsfoot, fenugreek, licorice, mullein. |
| Arthritis: angelica, black cohosh, celery seed, elder, lavender, linden, licorice, wild yam. |
| Skin problems: black cohosh, red clover. |
| Flatulence: balm, chamomile, hops, hyssop, lavender, motherwort, mugwort, valerian. |
| Hypertension: linden, motherwort, passionflower, scullcap, valerian. |
| Asthma: lobelia, motherwort, wild cherry bark, wild lettuce. |
| Menstrual cramps: black cohosh, black haw, crampbark, motherwort, skullcap, valerian, wild lettuce. |
| Hypnotics |
| Hypnotics are herbal remedies that will help to induce a deep and healing state of sleep. They have nothing at all to do with hypnotic trances. Herbs that promote sleep have modes of action that vary from mild, muscle-relaxing properties through volatile oils that ease psychological tensions to remedies that contain strong alkaloids that work directly on the central nervous system and put you to sleep. Some of the most effective plant hypnotics are illegal for the very reason of their effectiveness. This includes the whole range of opium poppy derivatives. The remedies mentioned here are entirely safe and have no addictive properties. When treating sleep problems, hypnotic herbs should always be used in conjunction with attention to relaxation diet and lifestyle. |
| Each system of the body has plants that are particularly suited to it, some of which are hypnotics of varying |
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