Copyright 1997 By Karen Bergeron
St. John's Wort: More info at
this link, also check the numerous links in this newsletter.
Basil: Smells absolutely
wonderful, Relaxing tea, Easy to grow annual .
Catnip
(Catmint): Relaxing, Helps digestion. Easy to grow from seed
or cuttings.
Ginseng:
Use only cultivated ginseng, wild ginseng is endangered.
Jewel Weed:
Anecdote for poison Ivy. Wash with tea or make a soap.
Lavender: Use a few drops essential oil in bath water to relax
and ease insomnia.
Anti-aphrodisiac. (Try lavender cologne on young dating
daughters!).
Lemon
Balm: Relaxing, Great lemon smell. A good one for
herbal pillows.
Passionflower:
Beautiful, antispasmodic, relaxant, helps with insomnia.
Personally, I find it to be a great mood enhance when under
stress. Allegedly will grow as a houseplant.
Rabbit
Tobacco: Tobacco substitute, everlasting flowers, grows wild
in sunny places.
Skullcap:
Possible Hypnotic, Bitter tea but I like the effect; especially
when concentration is needed. Also use before meditating.
Wild
Mountain Mint: Strong invigorating odor, Good tea for
congestion, also a natural carpet and closet freshener. Grows
wild in Tennessee.
The herbal information on this web site is intended for educational purposes only. It is not the intention of the editor to advise on health care. Please see a medical professional about any health concerns you have. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. The information on this web site is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.
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