Tinct. Scutellaria 1 oz.
Tinct. Echinacea3/4^ oz.
Dose 20 to 60 drops as frequently as necessary.
Scullcap being a true sedative, it is invaluable in undue sexual desire and may be given freely and persistently without the slightest harm. In such cases it is best taken in the form of a tea made from the herb itself. If this is nonprocurable, use the tincture in hot water.
"Scutellaria., by its action through the cerebro-spinal cen-
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ters, is a most valuable remedy, controlling nervous irritation, calming hysterical excitement and relieving functional heart troubles where cardiac action is irregular. In restlessness and excitement, with insomnia, following prolonged application to business, long sickness or physical exhaustion, it is most useful. When given in hot drinks it acts more quickly, and alsc brings on diaphoresis. In treating heavy drinkers who wish tc give up the habit, I k.iow of nothing better than Scutellaria. It steadies and sobers the patient, and brings on sleep and appetite."—Dr. Fearn—Lloyd's.
In insomnia or exhaustion whether from excessivee application to business or due to alcoholics
Tinct. Scutellaria 1 oz.
Tinct. Passiflora 1 oz.
Dose 20 to 60 drops in water as required.
Lady Slipper
C pripediuni Pubescens
A true nerve stimulant. Allays nerve excitability and improves the nutrition of the nerve centers. Calms the mind and the nerves and is highly beneficial in chorea, hysteria, nervous headache, nerve depression, insomnia, low fevers, delirium, and the tendency to dementia during the period of the change of life. Fully described under Thomsonian Medicine for the use of the Modern Natural Physician.
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