artemisia absinthium
was used medicinally to flavor the drink absinthe, which is
illegal in many
countries because
of its strong hallucinogenic properties. Legal in the U.S.
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artemesia vulgaris
also known as: 'mugwort' is a mild relaxant. It
is useful for nervous tension
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damiana
has been used for thousands of years in Latin
American cultures ritualistically as a
sexual stimulant. Damiana effects the nervous system
acting as an anti-depressant, soothing
anxiety, nervousness and mild depression, promoting the general
feeling of well-being.
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kava kava
has been tested against traditional
benzodiazepines for use in controlling anxiety.
Kava Kava is the herb of choise to relax the body, relieve stress,
anxiety, headache and back
pain. Kava has been used for three thousand years by the people of
the South Pacific for
ceremonial,
social and medicinal purposes. Kava is now recognized by many
doctors as an
alternative to drugs like Xanax and Valium.
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lactuca virosa
among the narcotics, which include opium and its
derivatives, there is lactucarium,
the
smokable extract derived from lactuca virosa. Lactucarium smells and
tastes like opium. When
smoked or swallowed, it is so mildly intoxicating it remains
legal. There are no visions but the
euphoria and dreamy intoxication last slightly longer. Although
lactucarium is structurally unrelated
to
the opiates, it will still soothe irritating cough, ease minor pains,
and help induce sleep, hence its
more common name of 'lettuce opium.'
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lavendar
is used as an antidepressant. It is used in
combination with other herbs for a remedy
for depression and nervous tension and stress. It is
also used as a headache remedy.
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Mexican damiana
is used to regulate the female cycles. It is
also used to stimulate the sexual
appetite. It is good for urinary problems and
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passion vine
is used to treat nervous and restlessness. In
short, the effects of passion vine are
believed to be primarily on the nervous system. Its
effects are particularly touted for those with
anxiety due to mental worry and overwork.
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poppy flower
is used for pain, insomnia, nervousness, and
chronic coughs.
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sage
is beneficial to the mind by easing mental
exhaustion and by strengthening the concentrating
abilities.
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scotch broom
tops are a valuable remedy where there is a
weak heart and low blood pressure.
Since it is also a diuretic and produces peripheral
constriction of the blood vessels while increasing
the efficiency of each stroke of the heart, it can be used where
water retention occurs due to heart
weakness.
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skullcap
(also spelled Scullcap) a sattvic herb,
promotes awareness, clarity, and detachment.
Helps clear fiery emotions like anger and jealousy.
Calms the mind and heart to prepare the
way for meditation. Strengthens the pathways for accessing inner truth.
Prepares the mind and
nerves for the flows of
energy we experience with insight and healing.
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Star of Bethlehem
is the remedy for the after-effects of any
shock, such as unexpected bad
news or an unexpected and unwelcome event. And it can be
used just as well for the effects
of a shock
received many years ago, even very early in childhood.
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Tagetes
has been used as a bronchodilatory for it's
anti-inflammatory properties.
Herbs for Flavor and Soothing Effects:
Added to mild the herbal smoke and for flavor and aroma.
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| Peppermint
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| Mentha
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| Spearmint
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