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Used Herbs

Chamomile (Chamomillae Flos)
Parts used: Flowers
Uses: Reduces inflammation, stimulates the appetite, and aids digestion and sleep. Acts as a nerve tonic and diuretic. A traditional remedy for stress and anxiety, indigestion, and insomnia. Helpful for colitis, diverticulosis, fever, headaches, and pain. Good for menstrual cramps. Useful as a mouthwash for minor mouth and gum infections.
Caution: Should not be used daily for long periods of time, as this may lead to ragweed allergy. Should not be used with sedatives or alcohol.

Hops Flowers (Lupuli Flos)
Parts used: Flowers, fruits, leaves.
Uses: Relieves anxiety. Stimulates the appetite. Useful for cardiovascular disorders, hyperactivity, insomnia, nervousness, pain, restlessness, shock, stress, toothaches, and ulcers.
Caution: Should not be used by people, who take antidepressants.

Lemon Balm Herb (Melissae Herba)
Parts used: Stems
Uses: Sedative, carminative, antispasmodic, diaphoretic. Used to treat nervous tachycardia and restlessness. Some hypotensive action.

Peppermint Leaves (Menthae Piperitae Herba)
Parts used: Stems, Leaves
Uses: Aids digestion, increasing stomach acidity. Slightly anesthetizes mucous membranes and the gastrointestinal tract. Useful for chills, colic, diarrhea, headache, heart trouble, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, poor appetite, rheumatism, and spasms. Used as corigent.
Caution: May interfere with iron absorption. Should not be used by nursing mothers.

St. John´s Wort (Hyperici Herba)
Parts used: Stems
Uses: For depression and nerve pain. Helps control stress.
Caution: Large amounts can cause heightened sun sensitivity, especially in light-sensitive people. Should not be used by people who take prescription antidepressants or any medication that interacts with MAO inhibitors. Should be used with caution during pregnancy.

Valerian Root (Valerianae Radix)
Parts used: Roots.
Uses: Acts as a sedative, improves circulation, and reduces mucus from colds. Good for anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual and muscle cramps, nervousness, pain, spasms, stress, and ulcers.
Caution: Should not be combined with alcohol.