Also beneficial in exhausted or depressed conditions, and can be used in complete safety in the easing of pre-menstrual pains. Antispasmodic, carminative, nervine, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic, vulnerary, stomachic. Chamomile is often used as an excellent gentle sedative, useful and safe for anxiety and insomnia. Indigestion and gastritis are said to be eased with chamomile. Also used to ease flatulence and dyspeptic pains.
Chamomile is perfectly safe for children.
Passion flower is the herb of choice for insomnia, it aids the transition into a restful sleep without any 'narcotic' hangover. It can also be effective in nerve pain such as neuralgia and the viral infection of nerves called shingles. This herb has a marked relaxing effect on the central nervous system, it is used extensively for the treatment of insomnia and to ease tension and anxiety, and may also be used where this tension leads to restlessness, headaches and possibly indigestion. Do not use in cases with marked depression. It is offered as information only, for use in the maintenance and promotion of good health in cooperation with a licensed medical practitioner.