© 2024 ADEKUNLE 2 INTRODUCTION 13 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS 17 CHAPTER 1 18 ANXIETY AND STRESS 18 Matricaria chamomilla, or camomile 18 Recognition: 18 Consumable Apply: 20 Usage in Medicine: 20 Digestive Problems: 20 Colic: 21 Muscle Aches: 21 Eyewash, conjunctivitis, and pinkeye: 21 Allergies and Eczema: 22 Harvesting: 22 Caution: 22 Recipes: 23 Ingredients for Chamomile Liqueur: 23 Lavender 24 24 Recognition: 24 Edible Use: 26 Medicinal applications: 26 Aromatherapy: 26 Aches & Pains: 27 Kills Lice and Their Nits and Insect Repellent: 27 Issues with the Respiratory System: 28 Cystitis, retained fluids, and urinary tract infections: 29 Lowering Blood Pressure: 29 Harvesting: 29 Lavender Tea: 30 Lavender Tincture Ingredients: 30 Lavender Oil Distillation: 31 Valerian 33 Recognition: 34 Panic & Anxiety: 35 Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviour and Depression: 35 Period Cramps: 36 Naturally lowers Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate: 36 Passionflower 37 Crucial Points to Remember: 39 Extra Details: 40 CHAPTER 2: 41 DEPRESSION 41 DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND PLANTS FOR DEPRESSION 43 St. John's Wort 44 Evidence: 44 Mechanism of Action: 45 Recognition: 45 Use in Medicine: 46 Menopause, PMS, and menstrual cramping: 47 Opiate Withdrawal and Smoking Cessation: 47 Cuts, bruises, burns, sunburns, and other wounds: 47 Muscular Soreness: 48 Peptic Ulcers, Gastric Issues: 48 Haemorrhoids: 48 Eliminating Fluids and Toxins: 49 Childhood Bedwetting: 49 Chest Colds, Congestion, and Respiratory Conditions: 50 Ingredients: 50 The ginseng 52 Chamomile 54 Saffron 55 Evidence: 56 Clinical Tip: 56 Same 57 Fatty acids omega-3 59 5-HTP 60 Rhodiola 62 Recognition: 63 Edible Use: 63 Sexual Potency and Physical Endurance: 64 Fatigue and Adrenal Fatigue: 64 Healthy Thyroid Function: 65 Memory and Brain Function: 65 Reduces Anxiety and despair: 65 PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder: 66 Treatment for TB illness: 66 Harvesting: 66 Melatonin 68 How Does Melatonin Aid with Sleep? 68 Key Melatonin Considerations: 69 Different Approaches to Getting More Restful Sleep: 70 Finally 70 Chapter 3: 71 ADHD and Focus 71 Ginkgo Biloba 71 ADVANTAGES OF GINKGO BILOBA FOR HEALTH 72 Cognitive Decline with Age 73 Recall 74 Uncertainty 74 Vision Health 74 Blood Pressure 75 Bacopa Monnieri 76 7 EMERGING BENEFITS OF BACOPA MONNIERI (BRAHMI) 77 Curcumin 86 Conclusion 91 Summary 91 PRECAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS 92 Essential Precautions: 92 Specific Contraindications: 94 WORKING WITH HERBAL PRACTITIONERS 95 Finding a Qualified Herbal Practitioner: 96 What to Expect During a Consultation: 96 Important Considerations: 97 RESOURCES 98 Recommended reading 98 CLINICAL STUDIES REFERENCES 101