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Stomachache

Stomach Spasm

Relaxing herbs: German chamomile (Chamomilla recutita), lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), cramp bark (Viburnum opulus)
Carminative herbs Anise (Pimpinella anisum), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), mint (Mentha spp), angelica (Angelica archangelica)

Remedy: Mix 3 parts of a relaxing herb to 1 partof a carminative herb and make an infusion. (For the carminative herbs, use fennel seeds, aniseed, mint leaves, or angelica root.) Drink up to 3 cups (750 ml) a day.

Digestive Infections

Herb: Garlic (Allium sativum)

Remedy: Eat 1–2 fresh cloves a day.

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Herb: Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

Remedy: Infuse 2 tsp of herb in 3 cups (750 ml) of water and drink up to 3 cups a day.

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Herbs: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), peppermint (Mentha x piperita,), catnip (Nepeta cataria)

Remedy: Mix equal parts of each herb. Make an infusion of 2 tsp of mixture to 3/4 cup (150 ml) of water. Drink 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) a day.
Caution Do not take yarrow in pregnancy.

Urinary Infections

Herbs: Buchu (Barosma betulina), cornsilk (Zea mays), marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 5 g of each herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water. Divide into 4 doses and drink throughout the day.

Option: Substitute juniper (Juniperus communis) or goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) for buchu.

Herb: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Remedy: Make a decoction of the berries and drink 1 2/3–2 1/3 cups (450–600 ml) a day.
Tip: Cranberry juice may be substituted for bilberry decoction.

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Herbs: Garlic (Allium sativum), echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

Remedy: Take either or both herbs in capsule or tablet form.

Note: Take in addition to other remedies.
Caution: Do not take juniper or buchu during pregnancy.

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Neuralgia

General Remedies
Herbs: St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), lavender (Lavandula officinalis), clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)

Remedy: Apply neat St. John’s wort infused oil to painful areas, or add 20 drops each of clove and lavender essential oil to 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of St. John’s wort infused oil and then apply every 2–3 hours as required.

Herb: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 25 g of herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water and bathe the affected area. Alternatively, dilute 20 drops of essential oil in 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of carrier oil and gently massage into the painful area.

Caution: Do not use on children under 5.

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Head Pain
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Mix 1⁄2 tsp of powder with water to make a thick paste and apply to the head.

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Toothache
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Chew a clove or rub 1–2 drops of neat essential oil onto the affected tooth 2–3 times a day for up to 3 days.

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