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as a remedy for tension headaches, neuralgia, and nervous breakdowns or exhaustion.

Combining skullcap with vitex and motherwort, will help with insomnia and depression during menopause and ease PMS symptoms. Skullcap is extremely helpful as part of a treatment for withdrawal from tranquilizers or anti-depressants. It lifts the spirits by calming the tensions that throw us out of balance.

Hops

Hops helps to ease cramps and spasms, and is helpful for digestive disorders. The bitters in this herb encourage the secretion of digestive juices. Traditionally, hops was infused in sherry and brewed into a herb beer. Hops has a sedating and pain relieving action. Combined with valerian and passion flower, hops is useful to control severe anxiety and sleeplessness. Avoid using hops if there are any symptoms of depression.

Dill

Dill was commonly used in the Middle ages in cooking, brewing and pickling. It was also used by magicians in their spells and charms, especially to guard against witchcraft.

The world dill is derived from the Norse word dilla, which means to lull. It is used to treat colic and other digestive disorders. Dill stimulates the movement of the digestive system and relaxes the stomach.

Catmint or Catnip

Catnip is traditionally used for treating cold and flu symptoms. It is good for breaking a fever and easing trembling. It can also be used for gastric upsets and diarrhea. It has a sedative effect on the nervous system. Catnip tea can induce sleep and promote perspiration. It can be used for restlessness, colic and nervousness.

Roses

Rose tincture actually has an abundance of uses. It has been used to treat infertility, impotence, and low sperm count. It encourages regular menstrual cycles, and eases painful periods. Rose calms and nurtures, soothes anger and irritability.

Here is a wonderful recipe for Rose Hip Jelly. Enjoy!

Rose Hip Jelly
8 cups of rose hips
6 cups of water
1 box of certo
1/2 cup lemon juice
5 cups of sugar

Boil the rose hips for 10 - 15 min. until soft enough to crush. Crush them and squeeze through cloth, to make juice. For every 4 cups of juice add one box of certo and bring to a boil. Add the 1/2 cup of lemon juice and 5 cups of sugar (1/2 tsp. of margarine (to prevent foam). Bring to a boil and boil hard for 2 min. Remove from heat and pour into sterilized jars and seal with caps and rings. The jelly has a wonderful flavor and is the consistency of liquid honey.

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