NaturalMedications

Health Care Made Easy

Home Health General Sleep Headaches and Sedatives
Headaches and Sedatives Print E-mail

Headaches

Pour 2 cups boiling water over 3 tablespoons dried primrose flowers and

leaves. Let stand, covered, about 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Drink

warm or hot. Use 1 heaping teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers for each cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey.

 

Anti - Depressive

Put a handful of fresh chopped rosemary into a bottle of white wine. Let

is sit about 4 days. Strain and use by the tablespoon as needed.

 

For Trouble Getting to Sleep

Pour 1 pint of boiling water over 1 ounce of feverfew flowers. Cover and

steep until cool. Strain and sweeten with honey. Drink Cool.

 

Valerian Tea

Caution: Take this only once a day (at bedtime, to induce sleep). Pour 1

pint boiling water over 1 teaspoon powdered valerian root. Cover and

steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Add a pinch of mace as flavoring

if desired.

< Prev   Next >
 

Add comment


Security code
Refresh

Related Articles

Latest Forum Post

Newbie
Chinese Medicine - Yin and Yang
Re: Watermelon Deserves More Respect
Watermelon Deserves More Respect
Re:What Do You Do To Cure Insomnia?
More...

Q&A

MoreFun

Pain Relief from Magnets

My partner suffered from severe wrist pain from Osteoarthritis and was put on various medication to get rid of the pain, but found that most had some sort of side effects.

I looked around...

In Arthritis Asked by MoreFun

1 Answers 1986 Views - Open Question

Herbal Lore

In Medieval times, evil spirits ere blamed for illness. Perhaps garlic's reputation for warding off vampires and evil eye springs from its ability to rid people of various ailments.

Wise Tips

You can also use essential oils in the shower. Sprinkle up to 6 drops of essential oil, or combination of oils, onto the shower floor just before you get in. The delightful fragrance will mingle with the steam and you will be immersed in an aromatic cloud. Geranium and rosemary are fresh and invigorating for a morning shower, while lavender and chamomile are soothing and relaxing for the evening.

This information is solely for informational and educational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your pediatrician or family doctor.  Be aware that many of the techniques and remedies published on this site have not been evaluated in scientific studies. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Use of these remedies in connection with other medications can cause severe adverse reactions. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional medical advice because of something you read on naturalmedications.com.