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Linden
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Chamomile
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Red clover
Make an infusion as described above or place a handful of the herb in a muslin bag which is suspended from the hot water tap so the water flows through it. In this way a very fresh infusion can be made.
Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy, a healing system based on the external application of herbs in the form of essential oils, has much to offer here. These oils can also be used in baths by putting a few drops of oil into the bathwater. The following brief summary of the oils comes from an excellent and comprehensive guide entitled Aromatherapy by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green.
EmotionEssential oil
AngerBasil, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Coriander, Frankincense, Geranium, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavender, Melissa, Neroli, Pine, Rose, Rosewood, Ylang-ylang
AnxietyBasil, Benzoin, Bergamot, Camphor, Cardamom, Chamomile, Cypress, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Ylang-ylang
ApathyGeranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sage

 
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