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Eschscholzia Californica Herb

Eschscholzia californica

California state flower used by Native California peoples for toothache and insomnia; gentle non-addictive plant sedative.

toothache remedy in Native California folk medicine1-3g dried herb as tea at bedtime or 2-4ml tincture
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Ferula narthex

Ferula narthex

A Central Asian Ferula species used in Unani and Iranian medicine as a nervine, antispasmodic, and for hysteria.

Nervine tonic1-2g dried root; 0.5-1ml tincture
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Nervine

Fo Ti Vine

Fallopia multiflora

A climbing vine used in TCM whose stem (Ye Jiao Teng) is a milder alternative to the root for calming the spirit.

Insomnia9-15g dried vine stem in decoction
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Freesia refracta

Freesia refracta

South African ornamental; essential oil used in aromatherapy for stress and respiratory support.

stress reliefAromatherapy: 3-5 drops diffused
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Galium Odoratum Herb

Galium odoratum

Fragrant European forest groundcover used in German May wine and folk medicine for liver, migraine, and anxiety conditions.

flavoring for Maibowle May wine in Germany1-3g dried herb as tea; use short courses only
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Gastrodia

Gastrodia elata

Precious TCM herb for calming internal wind and treating headaches and dizziness. One of the few orchid-family plants used medicinally.

Calming liver wind3-10g dried rhizome in decoction
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Gou Teng

Uncaria rhynchophylla

TCM herb used to calm liver wind and clear heat; used with Tian Ma for headache, dizziness, hypertension, and epilepsy.

Headaches9-15g dried hooks daily; 500mg extract twice daily
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Griffonia Simplicifolia

Griffonia simplicifolia

A West African climbing shrub whose seeds contain 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), the direct precursor to serotonin; clinically effective for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and appetite control.

Mood enhancement and anti-depressant in West African folk medicine100-300mg 5-HTP standardized extract twice daily
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Gui Pi Tang Patent

Restore the Spleen Decoction

TCM formula for simultaneous heart blood and spleen qi deficiency.

Insomnia with fatigue4-6 tablets 3x daily or standard decoction
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Haitian Vetiver

Vetiveria zizanioides

Fragrant root grass cultivated in Haiti as largest world producer, used for perfumery, anxiety, and skin conditions.

anxiety remedy in Caribbean folk medicineAromatherapy or diluted topical EO; 100-200mg extract
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He Huan Hua

Albizia julibrissin flos

TCM calming flower that is gentler than the bark; used for sadness, depression, and insomnia with irritability.

Calms heart spirit for sadness6-9g dried flowers
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He Huan Hua TCM

Albizia julibrissin (flower)

TCM flower that regulates qi and relieves constraint for depression.

Depression5-10g dried flower in decoction daily
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Hedyosmum brasiliense

Hedyosmum brasiliense

Shrub or small tree of Brazilian Atlantic forest, used in Brazilian folk medicine for neurological conditions.

Traditional Brazilian medicine for headaches and neurological conditionsTea: 5-10g per cup 2x/day
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Hemp

Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa

Annual herb cultivated for fiber, seeds and CBD; industrial hemp varieties have very low THC; seeds are highly nutritious food.

Seeds as nutritive food across cultures15–25 mg CBD daily (low dose); 1–3 tablespoons hemp seed oil; hemp seeds as food
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Nervine

Herb Paris

Paris quadrifolia

European woodland plant with highly toxic berries used historically in European folk medicine for nervous conditions and as an antidote.

Nervous conditions and spasm historically in European folk medicineHomeopathic preparations only; any crude use extremely dangerous
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Hops

Humulus lupulus

Hops are the female flowers of the hop plant, best known for their use in brewing beer but also valued medicinally for their sedative and calming properties. They have been used in European herbal medicine since at least the 9th century. The sedative effects are attributed to the degradation products of alpha acids.

Sleep aid300-500mg extract daily, or 1-2 cups tea before bedtime
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Hoslundia opposita

Hoslundia opposita

East and West African Lamiaceae herb used for epilepsy, malaria, and skin conditions.

Epilepsy treatment in East African medicine5-10 g leaf decoction daily
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Nervine

Huang Qi Zhi Mu

Anemarrhena asphodeloides

TCM herb that clears heat, nourishes yin, and moistens dryness. Used in kidney yin deficiency formulas and to reduce excess fire. Key herb in Bai Hu Tang and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan.

Clear heat and nourish yin6-12g dried rhizome or 300-600mg extract daily
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Hyacinthus orientalis

Hyacinthus orientalis

Fragrant spring bulb from Eastern Mediterranean, used in traditional Turkish and Persian medicine.

Traditional Turkish and Persian medicine for fever and skin conditionsFlower tea: 2-3g per cup 2x/day; Aromatherapy
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Hypericum empetrifolium

Hypericum empetrifolium

Low shrubby St Johns Wort of the Eastern Mediterranean with tiny heather-like leaves.

Traditional Greek and Eastern Mediterranean folk medicine for woundsTincture: 2-4ml 3x/day
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