Message #659 - THE_HERBALIST 
   Date: 03-11-96 10:49
   From: Song Bird
     To: Goosie
Subject: cramps
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Greetings!
 
I'm thinking you were the one that asked about cramps - if you weren't then
just ignore this... (grin)
 
What works best for me is a combo of crampbark and valerian.  Another of my
*vile* remedies, but it works for me. (grin)
 
I use about 1/2 tsp valerian and a tablespoon of crampbark infused in a cup
of water. There is really nothing that improves the flavor so I don't bother
with it.  Hold nose - swallow fast.
 
Crampbark alone will do the job - but valerian helps to calm.  You might want
to look up the properties of each and adjust the mix to suit your own needs. 
Me, I don't respond well to ANY of the so called mood levelers like
motherwort, passionflower, chamomile, etc.   It takes the herbs with strong
alkaloids to do me any good at all.  Crampbark works as a smooth muscle
relaxant which is why it helps that cramps.
 
When you get to working with these let me know the results - I'd be
interested to hear.
 
Song Bird

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