Nutritious Spring Tonics!
The simpliest remedy for toning your nerves is not an herb, but a grain: - good oldfashioned Oatmeal! Whether eaten as porridge, or taken as a tincture, Oats both stimulates and soothes the nervous system for prime function and comfort. Great for the kids!
Other nervine tonics commonly used throughout Europe, and later in the Americas include Damiana, Skullcap, Vervain, St. John's Wort and Wood Betony. Skullcap is the most powerful for aiding restful sleep and alleviating stress - especially helpful to tired, overworked parents. You can buy these herbs in herbal and health stores as a tea. This is especially good to drink right before bed for a deep restful sleep. Some are also available in capsule form, with the powdered herb extracted and packaged in gelatin capsules or formed into tablets. They work bidirectionally to both soothe away stress and "touchiness", as well as perk you up and sweep away the winter doldrums.
More Links to Explore!
Greens and Rhubarb are Spring Tonics, an article in the online publication, Backwoods Home Magazine. Spring tonics presented, supplemented with delicious recipes. Recommends garden and wild spring greens such as nettles, spinach, and spring mustard to cleanse and purify your digestion and your bloodstream.
The Wellness Report presents a great list of detoxifying herbs and herbal combinations.
Herbal Tonics for Good Health. An excellent article detailing the benefits of regular use of herbal tonics. An invaluable chart outlining specific tonics for the body's many systems helps you choose the right herbs for you and your family.
Wellness Newsletter Offers dozens of articles and fact sheets on wellness, nutrition, fitness, herbs, and more!
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