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Move the halves of the capsules through the powder, filling them in the process.
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Push the halves together.
Pills
There are a number of ways to make pills, depending on the degree of technical skill you possess. The simplest way to take an unpleasant remedy is to roll the powder into a small pill with fresh bread, which works most effectively with herbs such as goldenseal or cayenne.
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Grind herbs as fine as possible (a coffee grinder works well).
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Add a small amount of water and maple syrup to make a mud pie consistency.
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Knead in slippery elm powder to roll into small balls.
Baths
A pleasant way of absorbing herbal compounds through the skin is by bathing in a full body bath with 1 pint of an infusion or decoction added to the water. Any herb that can be taken internally can also be used in a bath. Herbs can, of course, also be used to give the bath a lovely fragrance.
For a bath that will bring out a deep and restful sleep, add an infusion of one of the hypnotic herbs to the bath-water. Bear in mind that although valerian and hops are very effective, their aroma is not pleasant.
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Californian poppy
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Chamomile
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Hops
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Linden
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Motherwort
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Mugwort
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Passionflower
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Pulsatilla
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Skullcap
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Valerian
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Wild lettuce
For children with sleep problems or when babies are teething, try adding the following herbs to the bath water:

 
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