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Herbs with Sedative Properties

Birch (Betula lenta), Black Cohosh*, Black Haw, Bloodroot*, Bugleweed (arterial, nervine), Catnip, Celery (seeds), Chamomile, Coral Root, Ferula (Ferula foetida), Feverweed, Garden Sage*, Goldthread, Hawthorn, Horsemint, Hops, Hyssop, Indian Pipe, Lavender, Lady's Slipper, Lemon Balm, Lettuce*, Monkshood*, Mountain Laurel*, New Jersey Tea, Passion Flower*, Peach Tree, Pennyroyal*, Peony*, Peppermint, Periwinkle (vinca minor), Red Clover, Saffron*, Saw Palmetto, Skullcap, Sorrel, Spearmint, St. John's Wort*, Sweet Flag, Thyme*, Valerian*, Wild Black Cherry*, Witch Hazel, Wood Betony, Yellow Jessamine*.

 Black Cohosh - See Antispasmodics

 Bloodroot - See Antipyretics

 Garden Sage - See Acrids

 Lettuce - See Antispasmodics

 Monkshood - See Analgesics

 Mountain Laurel - Kalmia latifolia - CAUTION: A toxic substance is contained in the leaves, twigs, flowers, and pollen grains and can cause death if taken in sufficient quantities. Children have been poisoned, by making tea from the leaves or sucking on the flowers. Medical supervision recommended when using this herb.

 Passion Flower - Passiflora incarnata - CAUTION: Normally this herb is used as part of a prolonged treatment. A professionally prepared preparation is recommended.

 Pennyroyal - See Abortifacients

 Peony - Paeonia officinalis - CAUTION: The entire plant is poisonous, especially the flowers. A tea made from the flowers could be fatal if drank.

 Saffron - See Analgesics

 St. John's Wort - See Antispasmodics

 Thyme - See Anthelmintics

 Valerian - See Antipyretics

 Wild Black Cherry - Prunus serotina - CAUTION: Leaves from the Wild Black Cherry tree have poisoned cattle, especially when wilted. Do not boil Wild Cherry Bark.

 Yellow Jessamine - See Alteratives

 

*(Herbs in which a Caution exists. For those with no Caution described on this page a link is provided.)

 

  

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