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Orris Root
Scientific and medicinal info: Orris root is actually the root (or rhizome, to be more precise) from the Florentine iris. The root is lightly scented, a little like violet. Ancient Romans used orris root as the base for many perfumes and decorative scents. The flowers of the iris are usually white or pale mauve. There isn't really any medicinal usage for orris root. Ideal growing conditions for the Florentine iris would be dry soil and plenty of sun.
Other names: Latin: Iris germanica var. florentina Common Names: Florentine iris, Queen Elizabeth root
Magickal Properties: Using orris root in rituals ... Orris root is typically used for one thing and one thing only: love magick. A simple orris root charm would be to just carry a piece of root with you to attract new love. Orris root powder is often sprinkled onto the bed sheets for the same purpose. A large piece of the root strung onto a cord can be used as a pendulum, for divination into love-related matters. As the name suggests, it's the root of the iris plant that is used in magick.
Correspondences: Planet: Venus, the Moon Element: Water Associated Deities: The root is associated with Aphrodite, but the Iris flower was sacred to Juno ___
Carnation
Scientific and medicinal info: Carnation flowers are as popular as roses in cut bouquets, but they can last for weeks once cut. Carnations grow in low shrubs, and are native to the Mediterranean area. These plants are quite hardy and have a clove-like aroma when fresh and growing. Colors range from white to many shades of pink, red and yellow.
Other names: Latin: Dianthus carophyllus Common Names: Gilliflower, Jove's flower, sops-in-wine, pinks, pagiants
Magickal Properties: Using carnation in rituals ... Carnation is not as common an herb for spell craft as the others we've looked at so far. At least not on it's own. Carnation is frequently used in herbal or oil blends. Carnation is usually used in oil form for healing, strength and blessings. The oil can be used for general candle anointing as well. Traditionally, red carnation blossoms represent unrequited love, pink blossoms mean deep love and white carnations stand for purity and chastity. Carnations are also representative of motherhood, and legend has it that pink carnations bloomed where Mary's tears landed when Jesus was crucified.
Correspondences: Planet: Sun Element: Fire Associated Deities: none ___
Yarrow
Scientific and medicinal info: Yarrow is often considered a weed, and can be found growing along roadsides and in empty fields. The leaves are fine and almost feathery, and the white flowers grow in umbrella-shaped clusters. The dry flowers were once used to heal wounds and to staunch blood flow. When brewed as a tea, yarrow can help reduce the symptoms of cold and flu. The leaves and flowers have a bitter and pungent flavor.
Other names: Latin: Achillea millefolium Common Names: Hundred leaf grass, milfoil, seven year love, woundwort, thousand-seal, old man's pepper, devil's nettle
Magickal Properties: Using yarrow in rituals ... Yarrow flowers are used in rituals involving love, courage or healing. Hanging a bundle of dried yarrow flowers over the honeymoon bed is a traditional charm to ensure a long and loving marriage. If you are trying to re-establish contact with long-lost friends or relatives, incorporate yarrow into your spells to draw their attention to you. Carrying yarrow flowers with you will help give you courage and dispel fear. A small charm bag with yarrow might be handy before giving a speech, or going to a job interview. In myth, yarrow was the plant that Achilles used to heal the wounds of his soldiers. The Latin name (Achillea) for yarrow comes from this story. ___
Herbal Health Recipes from: "Devonna"
Cold and Flu Tea
2 teaspoons sage juice of one lemon or 1 teaspoon lemon balm (I love the taste of lemon, but its to acidic for me, I find lemon balm gives the same lemon taste and properties, without the heartburn..) pinch of cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon honey Pour one cup boiling water over sage, steep for 10 minutes, strain out herbs and add the rest of the ingredients and drink hot.
Steam for Upper Respiratory Infections
2 oz dried eucalyptus leaves 1 oz dried sage leaf 1 oz dried Juniper leaf or berries 1 gallon water ( you can use essential oils instead of the dried herbs, just add 30 drops each of Rosemary, Sage, and Eucalyptus to 1 gallon water.) Place herbs in water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, hold your head over the steam, cover your head and steaming pot with a large towel and breath in the steam. You can reheat and reuse. Once the herbs strong smell begins to fade its time to replace the herbs.
Nasal Spray Formula
5 drops eucalyptus tincture 5 drops usnea tincture 5 drops echinacea tincture 5 drops sage tincture 5 drops juniper tincture 3 drops grapefruit seed extract Place in a 1 ounce nasal spray bottle and add pure water to make one ounce Spray in nostrils as often as desired. ___ |
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The 15 Most Powerful Healing Herbs in Your Kitchen By J.A. Elliott
Since ancient times our ancestor's harvested the many herbs and spices that grew wild around them, mixed potions, and treated ailments. Man was after all a hunter-gatherer, and an omnivore, (an organism which gets its food energy from both plant and animal material).
The humble herb and spice rack in your kitchen today need not be just a decorative feature, although they look quite pleasing to the eye hanging on the wall, in both modern and old fashioned styled homes. They can in fact hold a plethora of natural healing ingredients that can also add great taste to the foods you eat every day.
Of all the herbs and spices you can choose from for flavor, there are 15 that are more powerful than the rest. Below is the list and you may well be surprised to learn of the many diverse conditions for which they've proven so very useful.
1/. BASIL Basil is an herbal carminative, that is, it can relieve gas and soothe stomach upsets. One possible explanation for its calming effect is a compound called eugenol, which has been shown to help ease muscle spasms. Research is still preliminary, but laboratory studies also suggest that compounds found in basil may help disrupt the dangerous chain of events that can lead to the development of cancer
2/. CAYENNE Cayenne pepper is a hot red powder made from tropical chili peppers. It contains alkaloid capsaicin, which relieves pain by blocking the chemicals that send pain messages to the brain. If you eat cayenne at the first sign of any type of headache, with plenty of water as a chaser, this spicy herb may be an effective alternative treatment. Added to food, cayenne perks up appetite, improves digestion and relieves gas, nausea, and indigestion. The herb also thins phlegm and eases its passage from the lungs, thus helping to prevent and treat coughs, colds and bronchitis.
3/. CINNAMON Cinnamon bark contains an oily chemical called cinnamaldehyde that kills a variety of illness causing bacteria, including the dreaded E.coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureas. Research shows that cinnamon is also able to stop the growth of the Asian flu virus. Herbalists report that cinnamon bark also helps regulate the menstrual cycle and checks flooding during menopause. Also cinnamaldehyde has a tranquilizing effect that helps reduce anxiety and stress.
4/. CLOVE Oil of clove is 60 to 90 percent eugenol. A potent pain deadening antimicrobial. Clove has earned the official endorsement of the FDA as an effective stopgap measure for tooth pain. Clove is also among the spices that can help the body use insulin more effectively, thus lowering blood sugar somewhat. In one lab study, clove was also found to speed healing of the dreaded cold sores.
5/. DILL Dill has been used to soothe the digestive tract and treat heartburn, colic and gas for thousands of years. In fact, the word dill comes from the Old Norse word dilla, meaning to lull or soothe. The herb has an antifoaming action that suggests why it might help break up gas bubbles. Like parsley, dill is rich in chlorophyll, which also makes it useful in treating bad breath.
6/. FENNEL Rich in volatile oils, fennel is what's known as a carminative herb, meaning that it can ease bloating, gas pains, and digestive spasms in the small and large intestines. Fennel can also reduce bad breath and body odor that originates in the intestines. Women who are breastfeeding may find that fennel, which works in a way similar to the body's hormones, increases milk flow.
7/. GARLIC Intact garlic cloves contain an odorless, sulphur-containing amino acid called alliin. When the garlic is crushed, alliin becomes allicin. Research shows that allicin helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure and also helps prevents blood clots. Garlic can also reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Compounds in this familiar bulb kill many organisms, including bacteria and viruses that cause earaches, flu and colds. Research indicates that garlic is also effective against digestive ailments and diarrhea. What's more, further studies suggest that this common and familiar herb may help prevent the onset of cancers. |