| MALADY | REMEDY | FUNCTION | DOSAGE* | WARNING | ALTERNATIVE |
| Anxiety | St. John's wort
(Hypericum perforatum) |
Tranquilizer.
Alleviates moderate anxiety and depression. |
Capsule: 370mg
3 times daily Tincture: 2 droppers, 3 times daily |
Increases
photosensitivity and risk of sunburn |
Oats(tincture),
kava kava(tincture), catnip(tea) |
| Cough | Wild cherry
bark (Prunus serotina) |
Cough suppressant,
expectorant, mild sedative |
Tincture: 3
droppers, 3 to 5 times daily (gargle, then swallow) |
Should not be
use by pregnant women**; may cause diarrhea |
Slippery elm(lozenge, tincture,
cold tea), marshmallow (tincture, cold tea), elecampane (tincture, tea) |
| Eye Strain | Eyebright
(Euphrasia officinalis) |
Eye tonic. Reduces
redness and discomfort associated with allergies or overuse |
Eyewash:As needed
Tincture: Take 3-4 droppers, 3 times daily |
None |
Fennel (cold tea
eyewash) |
| Fatigue |
American
ginseng (Panax quinquefolium) |
Energizing tonic.
Boosts immunity; counteracts physical/ emotional stress; improves physical stamina; increases appetite |
Tincture: 2 droppers
3 times daily Tea: 1 cup daily |
Do not give to
children; may cause insomnia or allergic reactions |
Guarana (capsule, tea),
peppermint essential oil (rub 3 drops into temples; mist yourself with an atomizer filled with a mix of water and 3 to 5 drops of oil) |
| Headache |
Meadowsweet
(Filipendula ulmaria) |
Pain reliever, Contains
aspirin-precursor salicin and buffering components that protect the stomach |
Tincture; 3 droppers
3 times daily Tea: 3 cups daily |
Do not give to children
under 2 or those under 16 who have a cold, fever, flu or chicken pox-the aspirin- like chemicals may cause Reye's Syndrome |
Lavender essential oil
(massage into neck and temples), willow bark (tea, tincture, capsules) |
| Indigestion | Fennel
(Foeniculum vulgare) |
Carminative. Soothes
digestive tract; relieves gas, bloating, and cramps |
Seeds: 1/2 oz. daily
Tea: 3 cups daily Tincture: 4 droppers daily |
None |
Peppermint(tea, tincture),
chamomile(tea), gentian (tincture, use before or with meals to stimulate digestive fluids) |
| Insomnia |
Valerian
(Valeriana offocinalis) |
Sedative |
Tea: 1 strong cup
before bed Tincture: 3 to 4 droppers before bed |
May cause stomach upset;
its pungent odor can be offensive |
Passionflower(tincture), hops
(tincture or sleep sachet filled with flower heads), kava kava(tincture, mixes well with valerian) |
| Muscle ache |
Arnica
(Arnica montana) |
Anti-inflammatory,
pain reliever |
Topical ointment, gel
or lotion(rub into sore muscles |
May cause mild
skin rash |
St. John's wort oil
(massage into skin) |
| Nausea | Ginger | Digestive aid.
Alleviates queasiness from motion sickness, illness, surgical anesthesia, pregnancy |
Candied ginger, tea
fresh root as needed |
Causes sweating;
may cause heartburn |
Peppermint (tea, tincture) |
| PMS |
Chaste berry
(Vitex agnus castus) |
Hormone balancer.
Normalizes estrogen and progesterone levels to relieve mood swings, migraines, PMS-related acne, breast tenderness |
Tincture: 3-4
droppers daily |
Progesterone-like qualities
may aggravate severe PMS- related depression |
Black cohosh (tincture, for cramping
with heavy flow), blue cohosh (tincture, for cramping with light flow), dong quai (tincture, to balance hormones) |
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