Pulsatilla is a nerve tonic and relaxant. It has anti inflammatory and antispasmodic properties and is a mild analgesic (pain killer)
I use it for imbalances in the female reproductive system such as PMT and find it especially useful for period pains, especially when mixed with Cramp Bark, which is a muscle relaxant.
Cramp Bark, is discussed seperately in the West Rise Marsh walk and on the web site.
Pulsatilla is also an herb I very often put into a mix to help people relax and get to sleep. When I first started to practice, with a case of facial acne which was proving difficult to clear up, so I phoned my mentor at the time who advised me to use Pulsatilla as it has skin cleansing properties. Well it certainly made the difference and I now rarely leave it out of any skin mixture.
I use it in tincture formwhich you will be able to buy from any good herb supplier. I will not advise any dosage here as strengths of tincture varies, so follow the instructions on the bottle.
You will also find it in tablet form and again please follow the instructions.
Do not confuse it with the Homeopathic Pulsatilla preparation which has completely different actions.
As usual, if you have any other medical conditions or are pregnant, please see a qualified Medical herbalist or your Doctor.
Linda Bostock
Medical Herbalist/herbal Health Information.
