Pasque Flower, Preparation & Dose

The tincture or fluid extract of the dried root are the best preparations. Low dilutions are excellent as an eye wash (function 3) but almost standard dilutions apply to external washes, lotions, etc. for its vulnerary, anti-inflammatory and emollient properties. Low homeopathic preparations may be used for the same functions.

Infusion: a cup of boiling water onto l/2-teaspoonful of the dried herb and leave to infuse for l0-l5 minutes

It will help someone when intense grief or terror come on suddenly, as if brought in by an ill wind.  Think of the downy hairs on the flowers and leaves as a signature for being that kind of soft, warm blanket.   Contraindicated when there is a strong, forceful pulse or a lot of redness is the face.   1-5 drops.

Tincture Freshly dried herb (1:5, 50% alcohol); 1-3 drops 3 times daily diluted in water, or as a small part of a formula.

Combinations: This herb may be combined with Chamaelirium for dysmenorrhoea; with Passiflora for headache and nervous excitability; or with Echinacea and Baptisia for skin disease and septicaemia.

Dosage;

This is a low-dose plant, and the dosage is usually somewhere between 1-5 drops, start with 1 drop and use more as needed and appropriate. If overt sedation, confusion or dramatically reduced heart rate occurs, discontinue use.

Tincture; do not exceed 1/2 to 2 ml or 14-50 drops

Powder; do not exceed 1-5 g per day, over three doses