NERVOUS HEADACHES: Macerate 1 tablespoon of violet leaves and add to 1 cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. This is said to quicken the intellect. I drink this a lot because of the vitamin A content. Knowing I am getting extra vitamins is enough of a kick for me, and I enjoy it that much more.

MIGRAINE HEADACHES: Many people suffer from migraines. From what I understand the pain can be terrific. Migraines can be precipitated by allergic hypersensitivity or emotional disturbances. Most people who suffer from the disorder come from a family background where over 50% of the family members suffer from the debilitating headaches. Rest in a darkened room is recommended. Try several of these remedies to find one that will work for you.

Put 10-15 elderberries in 1 cup of water. Mash berries and bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain, sweeten and drink. This should be taken as soon as you feel a headache start on, as the analgesic effect is mild.

MIGRAINE HEADACHES: Mix equal parts of vinegar and water and bring to a boil. Inhale the fumes for several minutes. Repeat as needed.

Herbal BeautyMIGRAINE HEADACHES: This is a natural painkiller and is good for migraine headaches. Chop 1 tablespoon of Stinking Iris (Iris foetidissima) and add to 1 pint of water. Boil gently for 15 minutes. Strain and take up to 3 tablespoons per day. Has a slight laxative effect so you may want to weaken it further.

MIGRAINE HEADACHES: At the first sign of a headache, make a strong cup of coffee, adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. The caffeine in the coffee seems to help some migraine sufferers.

MIGRAINE HEADACHES: Put 2 tablespoons of dried nettle in 2 cups of milk. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. Drink while warm. Do not use if you show an allergic reaction to nettle. Substitute peppermint if need be. Test for allergic reaction by taking small sips the first time this recipe is tried. If no reaction or rash shows up, it would be safe to use.

MIGRAINE HEADACHES: Many people get relief from turning a hair dryer on medium setting at the first sign of a migraine headache and allowing the heat from the dryer to soothe their headache.

GOOD SEDATIVE: Mix together 1 tablespoon each of bee balm, hops, peppermint, chamomile, and crushed fennel seed. Add 1 tablespoon of the mixture to 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10 minutes and strain. Sweeten with honey. Drink 1/2 hour before bed.

NERVOUS TENSION: Vivid blue flowers are typical of many of the best nerve herbs and skullcap is one of them. Chop 1/2 cup of the leaves and flowers and add to 2 cups of boiling water. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Sweeten with honey and drink several cups a day. Can be used to treat epilepsy, convulsions, and any involuntary trembling of the limbs. Skullcap is also used during drug or alcohol withdrawal to lessen symptoms of withdrawal.

SKULLCAP BLEND: This is very good for nervous headaches. Mix 1 cup each of dried skullcap, sage and peppermint. To use, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of herb mixture. Cover and let steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Drink warm as needed.

Skullcap is especially effective in dispelling headaches. It relaxes the whole system and is non-addictive.

CALM NERVES: Place 4-5 blossoms of cornflower in 1 cup of boiling water. Allow to steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. Used after strokes, cornflower tea is said to aid in returning the use of your limbs, if used regularly.

SEDATIVE: Cooked lettuce is a great relaxant. Lettuce tea is an even faster-acting sedative. Simply pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 cup shredded lettuce and steep 30 minutes. Strain and drink before bed. This really does work. It is one of the best relaxants that I know. Use to release tension or to help you if you suffer from insomnia. Great to use while a patient is recovering from any illness. It keeps them from getting restless and helps them get the rest they need in order for the body to finish the healing process.

HYSTERIA: To calm the patient, have them drink tea made from a bay leaf. Pour 1 cup boiling water over 2 bay leaves. Remove the leaves after steeping 10 minutes and sweeten with honey.

WOODRUFF OR SAGE TEA FOR HIGHLY AGITATED STATE: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon sweet woodruff or 1 teaspoon sage to bring immediate sense of calm. Let steep 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten. I like the taste of the sweet woodruff tea better than the sage. Both are effective and either can be used for the same fast relief.

NERVOUS ANXIETY THAT LEADS TO HEART PALPITATIONS: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried lemon balm. Let steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten. This is a very pleasant tasting tea. I like to add the lemon balm leaves to other teas just for the taste alone. And the added benefits of being a great relaxant are a plus in treating any illness.

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