Nerve Root



Lady's Slipper
cypripedium pubescens

In view of the plant's scarcity,
it should not be used medicinally.
Leaves and aerial parts induce severe
contact dermatitis, and excessive use
can cause hallucinations.

Tea made from the rootstock of nerve root
makes a good tranquilizer for nervous headache,
general nervousness, insomnia,
hysteria and delerium tremens.

It can be helpful against cramps and mucle spasms.

INFUSION
Steep 5 tablespoons ground rootstock
in 1 pint water for 1 hour.
Take I tablespoon per hour, as needed.
Or use 1 teaspoon rootstock
with 1 pint water and take 1 cup daily.

TINCTURE
Take 5-30 drops, as needed.
Taken in large doses the rootstock
may cause hallicinations.


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