Skullcap Tea

Skullcap is a wonderful herb for treating headaches and nervous stress.

• 2 parts lemon balm
• 2 parts skullcap
• 1 part chamomile
• 1 part feverfew

Combine the herbs. Following the directions here, prepare as an infusion. Drink at least 1⁄4 cup every 30 minutes until the headache symptoms are gone.

Milky Oats Tea

This is a very soothing nervine tea, perfect for infants and children to help soothe the cares of the day.

• 2 parts oats (milky green tops)
• 1 part California poppy flowers and/or seeds
• 1 part chamomile

Lemon Balm Tea

is a wonderfully relaxing yet gently stimulating herb. It increases energy in the system by helping to release energy blocks and stress.

• 3 parts lemon balm
• 1 part chamomile
• 1 part hawthorn (berries, blossoms, and leaves)
• 1 part lemon verbena
• 1 part St. John’s wort

Tea Formula for Headaches

• 3 parts chamomile
• 3 parts lemon balm
• 1 part passionflower
• 1 part skullcap

Combine the herbs. Following the directions here, prepare as an infusion. Drink 1⁄2 cup every hour until the symptoms subside.

Chamomile Tisane

A relaxing, tasty evening drink, chamomile tisane gently soothes irritated nerve endings and eases away the day’s tension. Chamomile is a good source of tryptophan and helps relieve anxiety and tension.

• 4 parts chamomile
• 2 parts lemon balm
• 1 part hawthorn (berries, blossoms, and leaves)
• 1 part skullcap

Alkalizing Herb Blend for Vascular Headaches

• 3 parts dandelion root
• 2 parts burdock root
• 1 part yellow dock root
• Skullcap or valerian tincture (optional)

Decoct the roots as instructed here. Drink 1⁄4 cup of tea every 30 minutes until the symptoms subside. Add 1⁄4 teaspoon skullcap tincture or valerian tincture to each cup of tea for best effect.