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Herbal combinations for insomnia
1. Equal parts
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Passionflower
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Valerian
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Take 1 tsp. of tincture 30 minutes before bedtime.
2. For insomnia associated with menopausal problems:
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Equal parts
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Passionflower
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Valerian
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Motherwort
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Take 1 tsp. of tincture 30 minutes before bedtime in addition to appropriate daytime treatments.
3. For insomnia associated with indigestion:
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Equal parts
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Mugwort
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Balm
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Passionflower
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Valerian
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Take 1 1/2 tsp. of tincture 30 minutes before bedtime in addition to appropriate daytime treatments. An infusion of chamomile, linden or balm tea at night would also be helpful.
4. For insomnia associated with depression:
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Equal parts of
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St. John's wort
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Mugwort
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Passionflower
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Valerian
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Take 1 1/2 tsp. of tincture 30 minutes before bedtime in addition to appropriate daytime treatments.
Avoid the use of hops in depression.
Indigestion
Digestive system symptoms can be an unpleasant way for the stress response to manifest.
Every herbalist and every culture have their favorite remedies for indigestion. European specifics include gentian, peppermint, chamomile, balm, hops and valerian. Often a tea made from a single fresh remedy is best. This

 
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