Lobelia inflata
"An analysis of the action of the alkaloids present reveal apparently paradoxical effects." (The Holistic Herbal by David Hoffman) I told you plants are like people. Stimulates catarrhal secretions and expectoration, yet it is a respiratory relaxant. Stimulating and relaxing. Useful in asthma, bronchitis and in adults with a combination of ADD, anxiety, panic attacks, and sore muscles.
Betonica officinalis (Wood Betony)
Strengthens the central nervous system and has a nervine and sedative action. Treats the cluster symptoms of anxiety, headaches and tension. Used with scutellaria for headaches. Valeriana officinalis
(Valerian) Helpful for tension, anxiety, and panic. Good to induce sleep, except in my opinion during menopause, depression or major life transitions when there is an unwillingness to look deep into self, or if one becomes easily overwhelmed by slipping into hypnotic states. Relieves migraines associated with tension, but not liver or kidney ailments.
Leonurus cardiaca 
(Motherwort) has been used in compound formulas and in combination with hawthorn berries to support a healthy heart. Seems helpful in murmur, arrhythmia...it strengthens the heart without straining it. It is useful in delayed and suppressed menstruation, menopause, rapid heart beat and where anxiety and tension are coupled with these conditions.
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