Insomnia

Yawn

Herbs: German chamomile (Chamomilla recutita), linden (Tilia spp), lavender (Lavandula officinalis), passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Remedy: The above herbs are listed in ascending order of strength. Start with the weakest, German chamomile, and if it does not help, try the next strongest. Make an infusion in a covered container using 1โ€“2 heaping tsp per 3/4 cup (150 ml) of water. Take prior to sleeping. Alternatively, take 1 tsp of tincture with water up to 3 times a night.

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Herbs: Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), hops (Humulus lupulus), passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Remedy 1: Take tablets containing one or more of the herbs.
Remedy 2: Make a sachet with dried hops  and place inside your pillow.

Caution: Do not take hops internally if feeling low or depressed.


Overactive Mind
Herb: Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Remedy: Take the tincture with water at night. Start with 10 drops up to a maximum of 40 drops each night.

Caution: Do not take hops internally if feeling low or depressed.

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 2/3โ€“2 1/3 cups (450โ€“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.

Neuralgia

General Remedies
Herbs: St. Johnโ€™s wort (Hypericum perforatum), lavender (Lavandula officinalis), clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)

Remedy: Apply neat St. Johnโ€™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. Johnโ€™s wort infused oil and then apply every 2โ€“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 1โ„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 1โ€“2 drops of neat essential oil onto the affected tooth 2โ€“3 times a day for up to 3 days.

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