Herbalism

easygoingfemme · 01-19-2014, 07:28 PM

Valerian has given me crazy nightmares too.

My daughter takes melatonin once in a while. She says it doesn't work, but I think she sleeps a little better with it.

I find Magnesium is great for quieting the mind and body. When I am taking it regularly, which I try to do when I am in PMS mode when everything is just kind of uptight, I sleep and feel better.

Skullcap is good both for headaches and as a relaxation aid/sleep aid.

Rescue Remedy for anxiety/relaxation

My daughter and I both use red raspberry leaf and find it really helps regulate hers, and shorten both of our menstrual cycles.

Ginger and or peppermint for stomach ache issues. Either as a tea, or rub some of the oil on your belly.

Lavender for calming.

Turmeric indeed for inflammation. We have also used it in wound care. Make a paste out of it and put on open area.

Echinacea for boosting the immune system. Tea or a tincture if you are fighting or trying to prevent something.

Tea tree as anti-bacterial topical, also good for "blemishes"

Eucalyptus in a hot steam vaporizer for congestion

So... that's kind of what my medicine chest looks like

It would be good to also learn about homeopathic remedies. Many of them can come in handy when you have them around!

01-19-2014, 07:28 PM	#15
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,689 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,018 Thanked 14,966 Times in 3,315 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Valerian has given me crazy nightmares too. My daughter takes melatonin once in a while. She says it doesn't work, but I think she sleeps a little better with it. I find Magnesium is great for quieting the mind and body. When I am taking it regularly, which I try to do when I am in PMS mode when everything is just kind of uptight, I sleep and feel better. Skullcap is good both for headaches and as a relaxation aid/sleep aid. Rescue Remedy for anxiety/relaxation My daughter and I both use red raspberry leaf and find it really helps regulate hers, and shorten both of our menstrual cycles. Ginger and or peppermint for stomach ache issues. Either as a tea, or rub some of the oil on your belly. Lavender for calming. Turmeric indeed for inflammation. We have also used it in wound care. Make a paste out of it and put on open area. Echinacea for boosting the immune system. Tea or a tincture if you are fighting or trying to prevent something. Tea tree as anti-bacterial topical, also good for "blemishes" Eucalyptus in a hot steam vaporizer for congestion So... that's kind of what my medicine chest looks like It would be good to also learn about homeopathic remedies. Many of them can come in handy when you have them around!