Q: Dear Sir or Madam:
I ran across an article of old fashioned remedies and medicines that called for a tea made from the herb called "hope." But I cannot find any information about this herb, try as I might. Could you shed some light on this?
Thanks.
G.
A: Hello G., this is an interesting question; and one that furthers the argument for listing with scientific names instead of common. I have not heard of an herb called hope. We have an online forum with people from around the world. Once registered you can post your search, perhaps in the "Healing Wise and Plant Allies" or "Herbal Medicine Chest" section. I think it would help others, and myself, if you would post the whole recipe, what it's used for, and where you found it (title, author, publisher locale, and date), to help narrow down the mystery. Perhaps it's as simple as a mispell, like instead of "hops" or something. I frequent the forum, and look forward to you posting there to see if others can figure it out!
Blessings,
Karen Joy
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Q: Thanks for writing me back.
I will try to do some more research. It wasn't for a recipe...just mix with a small amount of whiskey, put into a small cloth bag and put under the patient's pillow for a sound sleep. Who knows where these old fashioned remedies came from??? I'll keep looking.
Sincerely,
G.
A: Well, good luck, G.!! Again, I wonder about a mistype, especially now that you write out the rest. Hops (Humulus lupulis) is traditionally used for sound sleep, both as a tea (very bitter) and put into herb pillows!
Blessings,
Karen Joy
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