Herbs
Crampbark: This common shrub is found on alkaline, damp soils. Although toxic when raw, in North America the berries are cooked to make a sauce.
Rosemary: All the varrities of this attractive plant grow well in containers but R. officinalis is the best one to use for medicinal purposes.
Wild marjoram: A perennail with dark green aromatic leaves, only the wild speicies of marjoram is considered potent by herbalists.
Motherwort: Traditionaly used for treating anxiety accompained by papitations, this strudy plant is a strong grower with upright stems and midly pungent leaves. Caution: Avoid in the first three months of pregnancy.
Gathering
Aerical parts of the motherwort, rosemary, and wild marjoram as required during the growing season. Use bark from twigs of crampbark after the plant has flwoered in midsummer.
Remdies
Relaxing tea
Make a standard tea with aieral parts of rosemary and marjoram. Drink three cups a day as needed.
Tonic syrup
Motherword is more paltable take in a syrup. Make syrup using leaves from two stems of motherwort to 3/4 cup syrup. Take one teaspoonful morning and evening for three months.
Anticramp decoction
Make a decoticon with two teaspoons of bark from crampbark per cup of water. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to 15 mins. Drink up to five cups a day before and during a period.