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By selecting herbs that address specific health needs that are compounding or even causing sleeping difficulties, better results are obtained than simply going for a strong hypnotic. For example, an involvement of heart palpitations would indicate motherwort. As examples of ways in which different causes or additional symptoms can be taken into account in the herbal treatment of insomnia, consider the following mixtures.
Insomnia Formula I
Passionflower
Valerian
Mix equal parts of the tinctures. Take 1/2 tsp. of the tincture mixture 30 minutes before bedtime.
Insomnia Due to Menstrual Cramping
Passionflower
Valerian
Motherwort
Mix equal parts of the tinctures, take 1/2 tsp. of the tincture mixture 30 minutes before bedtime in addition to any appropriate daytime treatments.
Insomnia Due to Indigestion
Passionflower
Valerian
Mugwort|
Lemon balm
Mix equal parts of the tinctures. Take 1 tsp. of the tincture mixture 30 minutes before bedtime in addition to appropriate daytime treatments.
A tea (infusion) made from chamomile, lin-

 
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