Sad Formula (Seasonal affective disorder etc)
Tincture or basic infusion. 1 - 2 dropper (or standard infusion) as needed, not more than 3 times a day.
Dosage:: Tinctures: 1 - 2 dropper (or standard infusion) as needed, not more than 3 times a day.
Reference:: Modern Herb Dispensatory
Preparations:
Tinctures
Infusion
Used with soft ingredients (leaves, flowers etc), steeps for only a couple of minutes to extract the vitamins and volatile ingredients
Addressing Ailments
Seasonal affective diorder
Depression
A common mental disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time. Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings a
Parts
Herbs
Action
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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Lemon Balm ( Melissa officinalis)
Lemon balm is known for its calming effects and is often used to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
May cause mild sedation in some individuals.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Slightly Relaxing
Slightly - relax muscle cramps and spasmsl relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Properties::
Anti-Depressant
Helps prevent, cure or alleviate mental depression
Antiseptic
Removes toxins from the body and waste accumulations such as pus. prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Antithyrotropic
That which counters thyrotropin activity, as in anti-thyrotropin antibodies
Antiviral
Opposes the action of a virus
Aromatic
Pleasant and distinctive smell
Carminative
Relieve gas by suppressing the formation of gas in the intestines and promoting expulsion of gas.
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Nervine
Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.
Calming
To stop feelings of upset, anger, or excitement.
Sedative
Exerts soothing, tranquilizing effect
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Nervous System
Neurological
Digestive
Key
The primary action desired for the formula. Can be the action of the herb or an affinity the herb has for particular organs or systems.
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St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
St. John's Wort ( Hypericum perforatum)
St. John's Wort is commonly used to treat mild to moderate depression and anxiety.
May interact with certain medications.
Energetics::
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Neutral
Neither warm nor cold; do not have a strong effect on circulation or cellular metabolism
Slightly Warming
Slightly - Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Alterative
Gradually restoring healthy bodily functions - slow working, increase assimilation of nutrients.
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Diuretic
Increase urine excretion
Nervine
Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.
Vulnerary
Treats wounds
Antidepressant
Anxiolytic
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Nervous System
Nervous
Integumentary
Key
The primary action desired for the formula. Can be the action of the herb or an affinity the herb has for particular organs or systems.