Body : Nature Connections

‘THINKING OF YOU’ – Brain and central nervous system – Valarian (Valariana species) – Pineapple Weed (Matricaria matricariodes)

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Valerian species commonly contain chatinine and valerine which act as central nervous system suppressants. It’s used to quiet the nerves, relieve insomnia and migraines, and has historically been a treatment for epilepsy. It’s often consumed as a tea or tincture and can also be used as a bath herb.

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Pineapple Weed is a common lawn weed that can been consumed as a tea much like chamomile. Its soothing properties are used for those troubled by insomnia. Historically it’s been used in herbal ‘dream pillows;’ pillows for young children stuffed with herbs to prevent nightmares.

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