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over. It may be used wherever an anti-spasmodic is required, e.g. in Parkinson's disease, seizures and hysteria. It can help in relieving nerve pain such as neuralgia and the viral infection of nerves called shingles.
Preparations and dosage: Infusion: pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 12 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and let infuse for 15 minutes. Drink 1 cup in the evening for sleeplessness and 1 cup 2 times a day for the easing of other conditions. Tincture: take 1/43/4 tsp. of the tincture and use in the same frequency as the infusion.
Red Clover
Trifolium pratense
Part used: Flower heads.
Actions: Alternative, expectorant, antispasmodic.
Indications: As a gentle, relaxing nervine, red clover has a unique use as a safe and gentle sedative for hyperactive children. It is also one of the most useful remedies for children with skin problems. It may be used with complete safety in any case of childhood eczema. It may also be of value in other chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis. Red clover can also be of value for adults. The expectorant and antispasmodic action give this remedy a role in the treatment of coughs and bronchitis, but especially in whooping cough. As an alternative it is indicated in a wide range of problems when approached in a holistic sense.
Preparations and dosage: Infusion: pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 14 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 1015 minutes. Drink 1 cup 3 times a day. Tincture: take 1/23/4 tsp. of the tincture 3 times a day.
Siberian Ginseng
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Part used: The root.
Actions: Adaptogen.
Indications: Siberian ginseng can be recommended as a

 
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