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| the root in 1 cup of water, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup, 3 times a day. |
| Tincture: take 1/41/2 tsp. of the tincture 3 times a day. |
| Balm Melissa officinalis |
| Part used: Dried aerial parts, or fresh in season. |
| Actions: Carminative, nervine, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, antimicrobial. |
| Indications: Balm is a relaxing, carminative herb that relieves spasms in the digestive tract and is often used in flatulent dyspepsia. It is especially helpful where there is dyspepsia associated with anxiety or depression, as the gently sedative oils relieve tension and anxiety reactions. It may also be used in migraine that is associated with tension, neuralgia, anxiety-induced palpitations or insomnia. Extracts have antiviral properties and a lotion-based extract may be used for skin lesions of herpes simplex, the antiviral activity having been confirmed in both laboratory and clinical trials. |
| Preparations and dosage: Infusion: pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 12 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb or 46 fresh leaves and leave to infuse for 1015 minutes, well covered. Take 1 cup of this tea in the morning and the evening, or when needed. |
| Tincture: take 1/41/2 tsp. of the tincture 3 times a day. |
| Black Cohosh Cimicifuga racemosa |
| Part used: Root and rhizome; dried, not fresh. |
| Actions: Emmenagogue, antispasmodic, nervine, hypotensive. |
| Indications: Black cohosh offers a valuable combination of actions that makes it uniquely useful in painful cramping conditions of the female reproductive system. It may be used in cases of painful or delayed menstruation and ovarian cramps. It is also active in the treatment of rheumatic, muscular and neurological pain. It is helpful in sci- |
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