An herb which relaxes a specific organ system or the body as a whole by first stimulating it. While this may sound contradictory, it is actually a very useful and common herbal action. To better understand this seemingly paradoxical action, think about the last time you exerted yourself physically (stimulation) and the period of rest which naturally followed (relaxation).
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