SOOTHING BATH FOR TENSION HEADACHES: Put 1 ounce each of mugwort, valerian, chamomile, and agrimony to 1 pint of boiling water. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and add to bath water. Very good for aching muscles.

MILD SEDATIVE: Pour 1 pint boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried catnip. Cover and steep until cool. Flavor if desired. Strain and sweeten. For children, give 1 tablespoon; adults get 2 tablespoons.

HOP SEDATIVE: Pour 1 quart boiling water over 1-1/2 teaspoons dried hops flowers. Let steep, covered, 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Add lemon juice if desired.

LAVENDER TEA: This is good for exhaustion and tension. Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers. Cover and steep 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten. A good drink for after work.

Herbal BeautyThis is a favorite of my daughter. She uses it quite frequently.

PEPPERMINT MIX: Mix 1 tablespoon each of dried peppermint and bruised caraway seed. Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of the mix and steep 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey.

This has the added benefits of soothing the stomach during upsets and relieving heartburn and indigestion. Also good to use during bouts of flu to settle the stomach.

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.

TO INDUCE SLEEP: Mix 2 tablespoons dried peppermint with 1 tablespoon each of rosemary and sage. This really soothes the nerves and allows you to relax enough to go to sleep.

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. Drink warm.

Valerian is not a very pleasant smelling herb, but it is very effective. A friend of mine said she always makes sure that she is close to a bed when she makes this tea.

The valerian may be added to other, better tasting herbs and will be just as effective. Simply add the herb of your choice to the water along with the valerian.

BEE BALM SOOTHER: Pour 1 pint boiling water over 2 tablespoons of bee balm. Let steep for 15 minutes. Strain, sweeten and drink warm. Guaranteed to help put you to sleep.

SLEEP MIXTURE: Mix 1 tablespoon each of dried hop, chamomile, and lavender flowers, skullcap, and powdered valerian root. Put in size # 00 capsules. Take 2 capsules every couple of hours (not to exceed 6 capsules), shortly before you retire for the night. This should not be taken for longer then 2 days. If the problem persists after two days, please consult with your physician, to find out the reason for your inability to sleep. This is to be used only as a temporary measure.

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