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| the bitter stimulation of the juices while also providing a carminative oil. It has a mildly nervine action in aiding depression and easing tension, which appears to be due to the volatile oil. It is essential that the volatile oil is not lost in preparation. Mugwort may also be used as an emmenagogue in the aiding of normal menstrual flow. |
| Preparations and dosage: Infusion: pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 12 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 1015 minutes in a covered container. Drink 1 cup 3 times a day. Mugwort is used as a flavoring in a number of aperitif drinks such as vermouth, a pleasant way to take it! |
| Tincture: take 1/41/2 tsp of the tincture 3 times a day. |
| Oats Avena sativa |
| Part used: Seeds and whole plant. |
| Actions: Nervine tonic, antidepressant, nutritive, demulcent, vulnerary. |
| Indications: Oats is one of the best remedies for nourishing the nervous system, especially when under stress. It is considered a specific in cases of nervous debility and exhaustion when associated with depression. It may be used with most of the other nervines, both relaxant and stimulatory, to strengthen the whole of the nervous system. It is also used in general debility. |
| Preparations and dosage: Infusion: pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 13 teaspoonfuls of the dried oat straw and leave to infuse 1015 minutes. Drink 1 cup 3 times a day. |
| Tincture: take 1/21 tsp. 3 times a day. |
| Bath: a soothing bath for use in neuralgia and irritated skin conditions can be made in the following ways. Boil 1 pound of shredded oat straw in 2 quarts of water for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and add it to the bath water: Or cooked rolled oats may be put into a muslin bag which is put into the tub and used as a sponge to bathe with. |
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