Catnip is anti-spasmodic, good for stomach cramps and gas pains. Occasionally helps with menstrual cramps. Slightly sedative. Lemon Balm is relaxing and good for anxiety. The two herbs combine together better than taken individually. In certain people, Lemon Balm can have a strong sedative effect. In most people though it is mild and mellow. Good antioxidant, particularly for nerve oxidative stress. Anti-inflamant. Oils are highest when they first begin blooming, gather first thing in the morning, before they get sun. Especially for Lemon Balm, collect in small bundles, hang to dry in the shade, tincture the next day if you have a dry place. If not, do fresh plant tincture by putting the alcohol in a blender, put plants in without breaking - then turn blender on. Lemon balm also good to prevent herpes flare up - essential oil is best.
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From SPECIFIC INDICATIONS FOR HERBS IN GENERAL USE Third edition Michael Moore:
NEPETA CATARIA
Simple nervous dyspepsia from agitation. Nausea, general anesthetic. Vomiting, in general. Colic in infants, with flatulence; or with crying, agitated, hysterical. Fever in infants, suppressed sweating. Headache in children with moist skin, hot head. Vomiting in children, general treatment.
NEPETA CATARIA (Catnip) FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [Fresh Herb 1:2, Recent Dry Herb 1:5, 50% alc.], 1/4 to 1 teaspoon Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces, all to 4X a day. STATUS : W/C
CATNIP-FENNEL TINCTURE
Fresh Catnip Tincture ............3 parts (1:2, 95% alcohol)
Fennel Seed Tincture .............3 parts (1:5, 60% alcohol)
Licorice Root Tincture...........1 part (1:5, 50% alcohol)
15-30 drops as needed for acute gastritis or simple dyspepsia.
RELAXING TEA
Camomile Flowers.................3 parts
Catnip............. .......................3 parts
Passion Flower.......................3 parts
Spearmint....... .......................2 parts
Lemon Balm .. .......................2 parts
Hops............... .......................2 parts
Viscum album1 part
Drink the simple infusion as needed, particularly in the evenings. If you know you will have trouble sleeping, start drinking it BEFORE you can't sleep.
FIVE MINT TEA
Spearmint....... .......................2 parts
Peppermint..... .......................2 parts
Poleo .............. .......................2 parts
Lemon Balm .. .......................2 parts
Catnip............. .......................1 part
MELISSA OFFICINALIS (Lemon Balm) FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion as needed. STATUS : W/C
COMFREY-MINT-LEMON TEA
Comfrey Leaf. .......................3 parts
Peppermint..... .......................2 parts
Lemon Balm .. .......................1 part
Drink as a simple infusion for gastritis and pre-ulcer pain
RELAXING TEA
Camomile Flowers.................3 parts
Catnip............. .......................3 parts
Passion Flower.......................3 parts
Spearmint....... .......................2 parts
Lemon Balm .. .......................2 parts
Hops............... .......................2 parts
Viscum album .......................1 part
Drink the simple infusion as needed, particularly in the evenings. If you know you will have trouble sleeping, start drinking it BEFORE you can't sleep.
FIVE MINT TEA
Spearmint....... .......................2 parts
Peppermint..... .......................2 parts
Poleo .............. .......................2 parts
Lemon Balm .. .......................2 parts
Catnip............. .......................1 part
Here is the link to the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine Course
https://www.swsbm.com/school/
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