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| intestinal colic, for example hops, passionflower and valerian. |
| Urinary system: Hypnotics are important here when used as muscle relaxants. |
| Reproductive system: Of special relevance would be pulsatilla and black cohosh. |
| Muscles and skeleton: All hypnotics will aid in reducing muscle tension and even the pain associated with problems in this system. They may be used internally or as lotions. Especially important are valerian and black cohosh. |
| Skin: Chamomile and cowslip are healing, but otherwise the value of hypnotics here is to ensure that the body has a good recuperative rest each night. |
| The appropriate sleeping remedy can also be selected on the basis of their strength, bearing in mind the very subjective nature and individual variability of human response to these herbs. We can roughly identify three groupings: |
Sleep Remedies
Mild: Chamomile, balm, linden, red clover.
Medium: Pulsatilla, mugwort, motherwort, skullcap, vervain.
Strong: Californian poppy, hops, wild lettuce, passionflower, Jamaican dogwood, valerian.
| By selecting herbs that address specific health problems that are contributing to the sleep difficulties, better results are obtained rather than simply going for a strong hypnotic. |
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