A good night's drink to a good night's sleep:
Add 10 grams each of dried chamomile flowers, linden flowers, lemon balm in a tea pot. Pour over 300 ml of warm water and bring the liquid to draw in 5-10 minutes. Strain and drink. The beneficial effect of the healing herbs have is accumulative, so make it a habit to drink this soothing tea every night.
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Lemon balm Melissa officinalis Melissa (Herbal medicine - healing power of nature Mic McMullen) 34 Ref: 2, 3, 8, 14 Lemon Balm Properties plant part: Herb Weather Advantage Spirit, anticonvulsant Calming Antiviral inc. Herpes simplex Thyroid-regulating (TSH-inhibitory) Medicinal use Tension with insomnia, headache, upset stomach Anxiety, agitation, restlessness, palpitations Thyroid Disorders incl. Basedow's disease / toxic goiter (less potent than Lycopodium clavatum) Children - colic, fevers, colds, restlessness Ointment directly on Herpes Rash Alternative to coffee, tea, cola (when stimulantämnen is contra-indicated) Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 20-50 drops, two to four times per day Dry Weight Dosage: 1-4 grams, two to four times daily
http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf
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Cowslip Premula veris Cowslip
Properties plant part: Flowers
Antitussive expectorants & Anti-inflammatory (anti-histamine) Calming & antispasmodic Diuretic
Medical use when:
Mucus Cough Insomnia due to mucus cough Hysteria, anxiety, anxiety Hyperactivity with poor sleep Regulated smokers detox (alternately with slime growing medium)
Main active ingredients Flavonoids (anti-histamine), phenols, tannins NOTE! Saponins in the root but not in the flower
Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 10-40 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 0.5-2 grams, two to three times daily
http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

Oats Avena sativa Oats Seed
Features:
Nervtonikum Brain Stimulation Thyroid-regulating Calming, soothing Increases endurance
Medical use when:
During stress, infection due to stress & fatigue (eg shingles) Mild depression, anxiety, anxiety Sleep Disorders Weak nerves, nervous exhaustion Reduced sex drive, impotence, sexual coldness Menopause depression, Degenerative nerve diseases, such as MS Main active ingredients Saponins, alkaloids, sterols, flavonoids
Dry Weight Batching: a bowl of oatmeal to start the morning with the recommended
http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

Motherwort Leonurus cardiaca Motherwort
Properties plant part: Herb Sedative, anticonvulsant Thyroid-regulating Stimulates menstrual Gives rest to the heart Medicinal use when: Worry, anxiety, insomnia due to overactive thyroid Irregular heartbeat, heart problems with stress PMS with excitement over the abdomen or lower back PMS with fatigue & craving sugar Painful, slow or no menstrual Overactive thyroid Basedow's disease (goiter with overactive thyroid) Stressmodulator the relationship & Separation (fa. women who wake up in the middle of the night) Main active ingredients Alkaloids, flavonoids, bitterglykosider, tannins, essential oils
Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 15-60 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 1-4 grams, two to three times daily
http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

Hops Humulus lupulus
(Herbal medicine - healing power of nature, Mic McMullen)
Properties plant part: Cones
Calming Soporific Analgesics Bitter Medium Medicinal use when: Excitement, nervousness, anxiety Difficulty falling asleep, poor sleep Nerve Pain, spec. pain in bile Headache due to tension, poor digestion Weak digestion problems with bile Main active ingredients: Bitter Substances in resin form (low stability), flavonoids Contra-indications & side effects (G f A f) Not for acute abdominal discomfort due to bitter power Interaction with drugs: Possibly with hypnotics Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 5-20 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 0.25-1gram, two to three times daily (only in concentrate form) NOTE! Resin in the dried meat is not stable and does not like tea
http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

Ginger Zingiber officinalis Ginger
Properties plant part: root
Prevents flatulence, prevents nausea Stimulates peripheral blood circulation, Tacx Stimulates blood circulation to the digestive organs Prevents vomiting (after surgery & cancer treatment) Anti-inflammatory antispasmodic Inhibits platelet collection Lowers high cholesterol
Medicinal use when:
Nausea, seasickness, vertigo, dizziness Weak digestion with gas, hiccups Viscous blood due to platelet aggregate Impaired blood circulation, cold, cold hands & feet High cholesterol Reduces pain & stiffness in rheumatic diseases Colds, flu, cough, fever General fatigue, no joie de vivre, atrophy of sex organs Main active ingredients Essential Oils, crisp threads Contra-indications & side effects (G f A f) Care when gallstones, sensitive individuals may have heartburn Interaction with drugs: Possibly with blood thinners Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 5-20 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 0,25-1 grams, two to three times daily Fresh root: ½ -1 tsp GRATED RAW root
http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

wort Hypericum perforatum
(Herbal medicine - healing power of nature Mic McMullen)
Properties plant part: Whole plant
Antidepressant (effect after 4-6 weeks) Calming, nervtonikum, reserpinlik effect Increases the Phase-1 liver detoxification Stimulates blood circulation Virus & anti-bacterial (Herpes Simplex, Cytomegalovirus, Hepatitis C, HIV) Topical: Analgesics, & antiseptic wound-healing Medicinal use Mild depression, anxiety, anxiety, hysteria, anorexia Neurosis during menopause Insomnia, bedwetting Viral, bacterial & yeast infection Stomach & small intestine inflammation Nerve pain, numb away Topical: Hepatic function, nerve inflammation, shingles Main active ingredients Hypericin, pseudohypericin, Hyperforin Others flavonoids (12% anthocyanins), phenols, tannins, sterols Contra-indications & side effects Possible over sensetivity of sunlight spec. with standardized extracts (NOTE: Solarium) Interaction with drugs: Possibly with antidepressivmedel, pill, terofyllin, warfin, diguxin, PI Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 15-60 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 1-4 grams, two to three times daily
http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

Chamomile recutia Matricaria Chamomilla, Chamomilla Germantown
Properties plant part: Flowers
Anticonvulsant Analgesics (papaveriniknande effect) Anti-inflammatory Immunostimulating (activate macrophages & B lymphocytes) Bitter Medium, weather distributive Sedative & hypnotic Thyroid-regulating Simulate wound healing & anti-bacterial - local antiseptic Medicinal use when: Weak digestion with nervousness, cramps & colic Anxiety, agitation, restlessness Sleep Disorders spec. the tension in the body Children - teething problems, fever, colds, restlessness Inhaler - bronchial & inflammation of the nasal passages Topical: mucosal & dermatitis, swimming - rectum Main active ingredients Essential Oils, dicycloeter, flavonoids, bitter substances, polysaccharides Contra-indications & side effects:
Interaction with drugs: Not known Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 10-50 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 2-8 grams, two to three times daily

Parsley Petroselinum crispum Parsley
(Herbal medicine - healing power of nature Mic McMullen)
Properties plant part: Root & leaves
Diuretic Anticonvulsant Prevents flatulences Antiseptic Anti-inflammatory - anti-histamine Calming
Medicinal use when:
Urinary tract problems, such as kidney stones, urinary tract infection Painful urination Weak digestion Slow or no menstrual Main active ingredients Essential oils, coumarins, flavonoids Contra-indications & side effects: Not with severe kidney problems Interaction with drugs: Possibly the MAO treatment Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 20-60 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 1-4 grams, two to three times daily Very effective as a tea http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Rosmary
(Herbal medicine - healing power of nature Mic McMullen)
Properties plant part: Leaves
Prevents migraines & headaches Antidepressant, sedative, anticonvulsant creates bile flow, Prevents flatulences Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant supplement Tacx Stimulates menstrual Bacterial inhibition Topical: Analgesics Parasitic & anti-bacterial (oil) Medicinal use Headache due to hypertension, abdominal discomfort, agitation, dizziness, hyperactivity Mild depression with a weak stomach Weak heart Jaundice & other liver diseases Nerve Shakes Inflammatory joint & muscle Main active ingredients Flavonoids, phenols, essential oils, terpenoids Contra-indications & side effects: Interaction with drugs: Not known Dosage 20-60 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 1-4 grams, two to three times daily Topical: Two to three times daily
http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

Kola Cola nitida Kola Tree
(Herbal medicine - healing power of nature Mic McMullen)
Properties plant part: Seeds
Stimulates the CNS (Central nerve System) Activates sympathetic nerve system Antidepressant Thyroid-regulating Stimulates the sympathetic nerve system Contractile Medicinal use Mental & physical fatigue - acute & chronic Under Active Thyroid Mild depression, melancholy, weak nerves Low blood pressure, headaches, migraines Aneroxia Diarrhea, dysentery Main active ingredients Anthocyanins, caffeine, tannins, phenols Contra-indications & side effects: Not for high blood pressure, heart disease, overactive sympathetic nerve system, hypersensitivity caffeine (reduced Phase-1 liver detoxification) Anxiety, palpitations, insomnia in overdose (due to caffeine) Interaction with drugs: Not known Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 10-50 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 0.5-3 grams, two to three times daily

Liquorice Glycyrrhiza glabra Licorice
(Herbal medicine - healing power of nature Mic McMullen)
Properties plant part: Root
Adaptogen, increases ACTH, glucose-& mineralocorticoid Regulating blood sugar, increases glucose storage in liver Increases in gastric mucus & phlegm rising expektorant Immune Strengthening (increases interferon) Viral, bacterial & anti-fungal Anti-inflammatory antispasmodic Liver Protective Prostate Disorders Medicinal use when: Regenerative at/after cortisone treatment craving sugar Mental & physical fatigue - acute & chronic Gastritis, peptic ulcer Immunocompromised inc. viral, bacterial & yeast infection Dry cough, bronchitis Main active ingredients: Saponins, flavonoids & isoflavonoider, bitter substances, sterols, phytohormones, coumarins Contra-indications & side effects: Not for high blood pressure, potassium deficiency, caution in severe liver & kidney diseases Interaction with drugs: The potassium-lowering agents as diuretics & digitalis-type medium, possibly by hormone Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 10-60 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 1-4 grams, two to three times daily http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

Stachys BetonicaStachys officinalis Stachys officinalis
(Herbal medicine - healing power of nature Mic McMullen)
Properties plant part: Herb
Stimulates blood circulation in head Relaxing, calming, nervtonikum Contractile Bitter Medium
Medical use when:
Tension headache Nerve Inflammation Sinusitis, even with pressure on forehead Weak nerves, anxiety, worry Weak digestion with diarrhea Gargle for mouth & throat problems Main active ingredients Alkaloids, tannins Contra-indications & side effects Not for acute abdominal discomfort due to bitter power Interaction with drugs: Not known Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 20-60 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 1-4 grams, two to three times daily
http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

Tilia Tilia spp, Lime Flower, Flower Lind
(Herbal medicine - healing power of nature Mic McMullen)
Properties plant part: Flowers
Nervtonikum Calming Anticonvulsant Lowers high blood pressure Tacx Diuretic
Medicinal use when:
Anxiety, worry, tension, restlessness, hysteria High blood pressure due to tension Atherosclerosis Colds, fevers Mucus Cough Sleep Disorders, spec. with fever Main active ingredients Essential oils, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, slime plant Contra-indications & side effects Interaction with drugs: Possibly with antihypertensives Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 20-60 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 1-4 grams, two to three times daily
http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis Hyssop ales
Properties plant part: Herb
Slime Growing expektorant Tacx Calming Weather Advantage Spirit Antiviral (Herpes Simplex) Raises low blood pressure Stimulates menstrual Medicinal use Colds, flu, fever (for children & adults) Dry bronchitis, sore throat Anxiety, agitation, hysteria Chronic sinusitis Low blood pressure Herpes Main active ingredients Terpenoids (including bitter substance; marrubiin), essential oils, flavonoids, tannins Contra-indications & side effects (not G A f) Interaction with drugs: Not known Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 20-60 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 1-4 grams, two to three times daily
http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

Valerian valerian, officinalis Valerian
(Herbal medicine - healing power of nature Mic McMullen)
Properties plant part: Root
Calming Soporific Anticonvulsant Nervtonikum Medicinal use Anxiety, worry, tension, restlessness Sleep Disorders Migraine headaches & stress Nervousness due to a meal Weak digestion with seizure High blood pressure due to stress Inflammatory joint & muscle Main active ingredients Iridoider, alkaloids, essential oils, sterols, GABA Contra-indications & side effects: Drowsiness in overdose Interaction with drugs: Possibly with tranquilizers NOTE! Have not combined effect of alcohol (as usual sedatives) Dosing liquid preparation (diluted 1:1) 10-60 drops, two to three times daily Dry Weight Dosage: 1-4 grams, two to three times daily
http://www.micmcmullen.se/ortbok2007.pdf

The herbs valerian (valerian) and St. John's wort can improve sleep.
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Soothing, sleep helping agents:
Calming, sleep helping agents: Heather, Hops, Chelidonium, Chamomile, Peppermint, Arnica, St. John's wort, lemon balm.
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