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| should be an herb with a taste and aroma. Ideally it should be a plant you could easily cultivate, thus providing a steady supply of fresh leaf. |
| These simple teas can be augmented by using the following combination of tinctures to aid the digestive system in general: |
| Indigestion Tincture |
| Equal parts |
| Gentian |
| Valerian |
| Chamomile |
| Peppermint |
| Take 1/2 tsp 10 minutes before eating. |
| Hypertension |
| There are over 35 million hypertensives in the U.S., with twice as many African-Americans as Caucasians. The reasons for this are not known. Although hypertension is a common problem in our culture, it is rare in cultures that are relatively untouched by the Western lifestyle. Stress plays a major role in causing and maintaining hypertension. Dietary, psychological and social factors must all be addressed for any real change to occur. |
| A number of herbs are specific for hypertension, usually working because of their impact on one or another of the processes involved in the condition's development The most important plant remedy within Western medicine is hawthorn, probably followed by linden. Garlic is also effective for lowering high blood pressure and should be used in cooking and as a dietary supplement. |
| Hypertension Formula |
| Hawthorn 2 Parts |
| Linden 1 part |
| Yarrow 1 part |
| Crampbark 1 part |
| Valerian 1 part |
| Take 1 tsp. of tincture 3 times a day. |
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