St. John's Wort is the usual herb prescribed for mild to moderate depression. There have been many studies showing its positive effects for this use. St. John's Wort is also an effective pain reliever, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory remedy. The dosage is 2 to 4 ml. Of a 1:10 tincture made in 45% alcohol, taken with water, three times a day.

Kava Kava is a mood raising herb that is an effective anti-microbial, especially useful in genital or urinary infections. The dosage is one half to one teaspoon of a 1:1 liquid extract, taken in water, three times a day. In very large doses, Kava Kava can be lethal.

Valerian is a calming nervine effective in anxiety, nervous stress and for relief of pain, especially in headache. The dosage is one ml. of a 1:1 liquid extract made in 60% alcohol, three times a day.

All of the above herbs are useful in insomnia.