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| an herb to use where there are menopausal changes triggering irritability and anxiety. It is increasingly recommended for the treatment of depression. The standardized extract is recognized by the German government as an effective treatment for depressive states, fear and nervous disturbances. In addition to neuralgic pain, it will ease fibrositis, sciatica and rheumatic pain. Externally it is a valuable healing and anti-inflammatory remedy. As a lotion it will speed the healing of wounds and bruises, varicose veins and mild burns. The oil is especially useful for the healing of sunburn. |
| Preparations & dosage: Infusion: Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1 to 2 tsp. of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink 3 times a day. Tincture: Take 1 to 4 ml of the tincture 3 times a day. Capsules: In the treatment of depression the recommended dose is 300 mg of concentrated dry extract standardized to 0.3 percent hypericin taken 3 times daily. |
| Valerian |
| Valeriana officinalis |
| Part used: Rhizome, stolons and roots. |
| Actions: Nervine, hypnotic, antispasmodic, carminative, hypotensive. |
| Indications: Valerian has a wide range of specific uses, but its main indications are anxiety, nervous sleeplessness and the bodily symptoms of tension such as muscle cramping or indigestion. It may be used safely in situations where tension and anxiety are causing problems. This may manifest in purely psychological and behavioral ways or with body |
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