Don't Panic Syrup

• A blend of traditional soothing herbs that will help you through times of extreme stress, panic or anxiety.
• Submitted by: Amanda McQuade Crawford
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• Level: Easy
• Yield: Makes about 4 cups
• Active Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ounces dried kava (an herb native to the Pacific islands; available in natural products stores and online)

  2 ounces dried skullcap (an herb native to the Eastern U.S.; available in natural products stores and online)

  2 ounces dried valerian (an herb native to Europe and Asia; available in natural products stores and online)

  6 cups water

  ~1 1/2 cups sugar (or dehydrated cane juice)

PREPARATION

• Add herbs to water, simmer on low heat for about an hour, or until reduced in half.

  Strain liquid and add sugar in a 1:2 ratio (about 1 1/2 cups sugar to about 3 cups liquid). Stir thoroughly and store in corked glass bottle or jar.

  Dosage: 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon every 15 to 45 minutes during times of acute anxiety or panic. Do not take more than 6 tablespoons in 12 hours.