Medicinal Recipe: Nervous Insomnia

A medicinal infused tea for nervous insomnia.

Ingredients:

Dill seed (2 parts)
Anise seed (2 parts)
Chamomile (1 part)
Hops (1 part)





Directions:
1) Boil water. Add the correct amount herbs. When lukewarm, add 1 tsp. honey. Drink 1/2 cup to 1 cup each night. Sip just before retiring.
2) For amount of herbs, use 1-3 tablespoons of fresh herbs per cup of water or 1-3 teaspoons of dried herbs per cup of water

For additional information, see: references and warnings

Medicinal Recipe: Anise or Fennel Seed Infused Tea or Tincture

To relieve that fullness feeling and bloating from indigestion, Anise and Fennel helps relieve the pain and discomfort as well as flatulence.

Dosage:
1) Grind up 1 teaspoon of ripe anise or fennel seeds to release the essential oil.
2) Infuse them in boiling water and let it steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain.
3) Drink up to 3 cups per day.

The seeds can also be tinctured using two ounces of
seed per on-half quart of brandy and some lemon peel. Let the
mixture sit for twenty days. The dose is one teaspoon as needed.

For additional information, see: references and warnings

Anise

Name: Anise  (Pimpinella anisum)

Description:
*Gives the licorice-type taste to food, teas, medicine, etc.
*An annual plant

Parts Used:
*roots, leaves, seeds

Position:
*Prefers enriched, light, well-drained, neutral soil
*Prefers full sun yet also sheltered (from winds, etc.) position

Maintenance:
*Does not transplant well, so consider position carefully
*Sow seed directly into soil and keep well weeded

Harvesting:
*Cut anise when seeds are fully developed. Cut the plant down to the ground when the fruit turns gray-green at the tips. Tie bunches inside paper bags and hang them upside down to dry and to catch the seed.
*Harvest leaves fresh as required
*Dig up for the roots in autumn

Medicinal:
*Anise has calming and antispasmodic properties which makes it helpful in alleviating flatulence, and giving relief to intestinal problems and bloating
*It is an excellent overall digestive aid and also a natural sweetener to bitter herb teas and tonics
*Infuse as a tea for colds and coughs, also helps relieve nausea

Cooking:
*Seeds: The best flavor of the Anise seeds comes if you grind the seeds
*Leaves: Can be added in small amounts to salads and fish dishes
*Chew slightly roasted seeds after a meal as a breath sweetener and a digestive aid
*Add roots to soups for a hint of licorice taste

Companion Planting:
*Anise repels aphids and attracts beneficial insects

Misc.:
*Add seeds as a bait in mouse traps (it attracts them)
*Add crushed seed to homemade potpourri


For additional information, see references and warnings