Cypripedium calceolus pubescens

Cypripedium calceolus pubescens
Family:Cypripedium calceolus pubescens; Antispasmodic; Diaphoretic; Hypnotic; Nervine; Sedative; Tonic.
Common name:Nerve root
Nerve root has a high reputation for its sedative and relaxing effect on the nervous system. The root is a pungent bitter-sweet herb with an unpleasant odour. It was much used by the North American Indians who used it as a sedative and antispasmodic to ease menstrual and labour pains and to counter insomnia and nervous tension. The root is antispasmodic diaphoretic hypnotic nervine sedative tonic. It is taken internally in the treatment of anxiety nervous tension insomnia depression and tension headaches. The active ingredients are not water soluble and so the root is best taken in the form of a tincture. The plant is said to be the equivalent of Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) in its effect as a nervine and sedative though it is less powerful. Another report says that its restorative effect appears to be more positive than that of valerian. The roots are harvested in the autumn and are dried for later use. In the interests of conservation it is best not to use this herb unless you can be certain it was obtained from a cultivated source - see the notes above under cultivation details.

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