Jethro Kloss’s Famous Antispasmodic Tincture

Jethro Kloss’s Famous Antispasmodic Tincture

Jethro Kloss, a famous herbal doctor of the early 1900s, used this formula for treating epilepsy, convulsions, and spastic muscles.

  • 1 part black cohosh root
  • 1 part lobelia seed or leaf
  • 1 part myrrh resin
  • 1 part skullcap
  • 1 part skunk cabbage leaf
  • 1 part valerian root
  • 1⁄4 part cayenne
  • Brandy or vodka (80 proof)
Hops Tincture

Hops Tincture

This tincture is excellent for:

  • Nerve stress
  • Nerve debility

Ingredients

  • 2 parts hops
  • 1 part passionflower
  • 1 part skullcap
  • Brandy or vodka (80 proof)
Tincture Formula for Headaches

Tincture Formula for Headaches

  • 2 parts feverfew
  • 1 part California poppy (leaves, flowers, and seeds)
  • 1⁄2 part lavender

Prepare the herbs as a tincture. Take 1⁄2–1 teaspoon, diluted in a small amount of warm water, every 30–45 minutes until the headache subsides.