Its flowering time coincides with the zenith of the midsummer sun and for this reason, as well as for its obviously sunny disposition it has long held a place of honour as a summer solstice herb. Named after the Basilisk, Ancient Greek lore claimed that this herb could cure the creature's petrifying stare and used it to treat snake bites and insect stings. In 1946, the leaf-beetles Chrysolina quadrigemina Rossi, and to a lesser extent C. hyperici Forst, were introduced from Australia, where it had been observed that they had a voracious appetite for Hypericum. Pharmacokinetic interactions of drugs with St John's wort. The antimicrobial and anti-viral properties of St. John's Wort have been used for TB, viral outbreaks and influenza. PASSIONFLOWER - Passiflora incarnata. 1600) tells of the ointment he made of the plant as being a "most precious remedy for deepe wounds", and adds that "there is not a better natural balsam… cure any such wound". To be sure it wasn't you, keeping a sprig under your pillow was said to bring on a vision of St. John who would then grant you another year of life.
ANNATTO SEED (ground) - Bixa orellana. The second song is more difficult to quantify and harder to hear; it is the song of spirit. Herb-drug interactions with St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum): an update on clinical observations. Read more in the article Herbs and plants that act as sunscreen.
There is something amiss in the way we celebrate when a wound or injury has been healed, rather than celebrating the process along the way. But this popular herb is not without controversy. For this purpose, 1 tablespoon of the infusion given at bedtime is said to suffice, though one may also massage a little St. John's Wort oil into the lower back. LOBELIA - Lobelia inflata. Traditionally, it was used both externally and internally to treat conditions as diverse as insomnia, wounds, burns, snakebites, nervous disorders, melancholy, tumors, and intestinal parasites. Tincture Dosage: 1 drop for extra small dogs, 2 drops for small dogs, 3 drops for medium dogs, 4 drops for large dogs and 5 drops for extra-large dogs, twice a day before food. POPPY SEED, BLUE - Papaver somniferum. Most will be standardized to contain 0. Emergency toxin removal; teeth whitening; aids kidney health; treats diarrhea and skin infection. Provides natural red tint to cosmetics, heals wounds; magical uses: Purification, prosperity. Use it to: - Manage arthritis and joint pain. St. John's Wort is also dried over the fires of Midsummer and hung in windows to ward off ghosts, necromancers, and other evil spirits as well as protect the family from fire, lightning, and misfortune. Reduces inflammation; full of vitamins and minerals; helps with nutrient retention; Banishing negativity, exorcism, and protection from evil. As an amulet it was also thought to protect against wounds inflicted by sharp objects such as swords, knives and bullets, while hung above barn and stable doors at midsummer protects the cattle against the evil-doings of witches and demons.
Analgesic Properties. Mon||Tue||Wed||Thu||Fri||Sat||Sun|. PEPPERMINT - Mentha piperita. You can also make a tea …. Rub the lintels and post with that red juicy flower, No thunder nor tempest will then have the power. Its one of my go to's as an effective pain relief for cold sores and mouth sores because it's a anti-retro-viral and works on the herpes simplex virus. These are our burdens, our tasks, our work to do.
St. John's Wort is one of the most important herbs in herbal medicine and herbal magic. 2011 Jun;82(4):576-84. Chamomile flowers are powerfully healing, immune boosting and anti-inflammatory. It is used as a longevity tonic and to strengthen and protect metabolism, digestion, immunity, energy levels, skin health and whole-body health. And devils and witches have no power to harm.
Transcription of the video. R. Gunther, The Greek Herbal of Dioscorides (New York, 1968). High in fiber, B vitamins; good for digestive, heart, and immune health. St. John's Wort is a trophorestorative herb- YAY! 1]: - naftodiantrons - these compounds have an intense red color and phototoxic properties. Astragalus is a prized adaptogenic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, lauded for its whole-body rejuvenative and protective properties. Forests can bathe us in their phytochemicals.