| Part used |
Flower |
| Use |
Tea – 1/2 tsp dried flowers to 8oz water, steep 15 mins |
| Benefits |
- Carminative, nervine and anti-depressant
- Combines to rosemary, holy basil and damiana to heal emotional stagnation (repetitive thinking of traumatic event)
- Anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory oils in flowers combine with rosemary, blueberry and hawthorn to inhibit atherosclerosis, aneurism, depression and mental decline in Alzheimer’s
- General tonic, sedative, antispasmodic, diuretic, digestive aid, gas remedy
- Tea and essential oil good for insomnia, nervous fatigue, headaches, nausea and gas
- Aroma stimulates mental processes and alleviates depression as well as promoting deep sleep
|
| Dangers |
Oil should never be taken internally |
Adapted from:
[1] Winston, D. & Maimes, S. (2007). Adaptogens: Herbs for strength, stamina and stress relief. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press
[2] Balch, P.A. (2002). Prescription for herbal healing. New York, NY: Avery books
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