Natural cure-alls for any complaint.

When we heard that NYC acupuncturist and herbalist Aimee Raupp has a new book called Chill Out and Get Healthy due out next month, we got a sneak peek at her herbal picks. (As with any meds, check in with your MD before trying these remedies.)

Complaint: So much bloat I can't even button my boyfriend jeans. 

Rx: Light a fire in your belly with fennel seeds. They help warm your digestive system and speed up metabolism. (Stop by the West Village's Aphrodisia Herb Shoppe, says Raupp.)

Complaint: My tank is empty and I'm running on fumes.

Rx: To rev your engine, seek out astragalus. "It nourishes and boosts your chi, your energy," says Raupp. Find it in Alvita tea or at the Chinatown pharmacy Kamwo, where certified herbalists can assist you.

Complaint: I'm on my 983rd sheep and still haven't logged any shut-eye. 

Rx: Try the sour jujube kernel to calm the spirit and nourish the blood. (In Chinese medicine, the spirit rests on the blood, Raupp explains.) The herb is difficult to find at run-of-the-mill health food stores, so head to Kamwo.

984, 985, 986...Zzzzzz.

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