Tag Archives: Moods

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Depression

Herbs:  St John’s Wort, Valerian, Rose, Cronewort, Mugwort, Sage, Rosemary, Oatstraw

Foods:  Spinach, Chard, Collard Greens, Walnuts, Flax, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Tuna, Halibut, Sardines, Beans, Pasta

Vitamins and Supplements:  Vitamin B

Actions:  Activity, not necessarily physical, can assist with depression.  Lethargy exacerbates to feeling and the condition.  Also taking a good hard look at what you eat and when can assist with battling depression.  A lot of mood disorders can be traced, at least in part, to a lack of appropos nutrition, or an imbalance that is causing other physical issues.  We have had quite a bit of luck with this tea as a long term tonic for mood issues, and this one as a more immediate assist for depression and rage.

Aromatherapy:  Rose

Folk Remedies:

Things to Avoid:  Inactivity

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Rose (Rosa rugosa)

Name:  Rose

Latin:  Rosa rugosa, Rosa canina, and others…

Other Common Names:

Family:  Rosaceae

Parts Used:  All

Vitamins/Minerals:  Vitamin C, antioxidants

Used for:  Heart disease, cancer, mental decline.  Immune system booster/strengthener.  Rose can also act as a hormonal balancer, and are useful for mood issues.  Due to the nutritional content of roses, this is almost a must for sickness and toxicity.

Use in tandem with:

Directions & Warnings:

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Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)

Name:  Motherwort

Latin:  Leonurus cardiaca

Other Common Names:  Herzgespan, Agripaume cardiaque, Yi mu cao

Family:  Compositae (Sunflower)

Parts Used:

Vitamins/Minerals:  Calcium

Used for:  Good for moderating hot flashes and regulating mood.  Also a very potent aid if you suffer from anxiety.  Motherwort is particularly useful as while it is calming, while not being sedating.  It also regulates and tones the thyroid, blood vessels, liver, heart, and uterus.  It also can ease uterine cramping.

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Directions & Warnings:  Unfortunately, motherwort has a distinctly unpleasant flavour, and is hard to utilize in teas or as a fresh green in salads.  The best methods for utilizing this herb are tinctures and syrups.