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| tincture either placed directly on the tongue or diluted in a little warm water. If possible give yourself a choice of morning teas each day, as depending on mood, some may prove more effective than others. |
| Neuralgia |
| Neuralgia simply means nerve pain and usually involves an inflammation of the nerve fibers. It can occur anywhere but most commonly affects the trigeminal nerve which runs along the side of the face and scalp. It is often exacerbated by cold and drafts. A little lemon juice or a slice of lemon applied to the area can help; warm the lemon slightly under a grill rather than using it directly from the refrigerator. |
| Alternatively, use 5 drops of lavender essential oil in a teaspoon of either St. John's wort infused oil or cayenne infused oil (p. 7) and dab gently onto the affected area. Internally, a cup of tea containing 1 teaspoon each of St. John's wort and skullcap can be helpful. Eating cooked oatmeal for breakfast each morning will also provide a good restoring tonic for the nervous system. |
| Nosebleeds |
| Persistent nosebleeds can suggest elevated blood pressure or other disorders and should be professionally investigated. The sort which accompany colds or traumatic injury can be quickly stopped by inserting a freshly gathered yarrow leaf in the nostril. If that is not available, then insert a cotton ball soaked in distilled witch hazel, lemon juice, or marigold infusion instead and drink the remainder of the cup of marigold tea, which will also help. Pinching the nostrils together and leaning forward will quickly stop a minor nosebleed. If it is associated with catarrh or a cold, then drink up to 3 cups a day of eyebright or elderflower infusion (1 teaspoon to a cup of water). |
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