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Mexican Tea – chenopodium ambrosioides – This plant was used by Native American Indians to cure their children of round worms and hook worms. It has been a much used herb but is no longer recommended due to severe side effects – it has been known to cause death. Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Has been cure for round worm and hook worm, no longer considered safe
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Monthly Archives: January 2025
Milk Thistle
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Milk Thistle – silybum marianum – an annual or biennial plant. Grows to 2-3 foot with prickly leaves and milky sap. This herb is mostly used in the form of a concentrated botanical capsule or by injection as it is not soluable in water. This herb is a liver tonic – it protects the liver and it’s functions, helping it renew cells. It can be used to treat hepatitis, jaundice, cirrhosis, alcohol poisoning and even aid the protection of the liver during chemotherapy. Aromatherapy & Health Uses: A liver tonic – renews the cells. Treats hepatitis, jaundice, cirrhosis, alcohol damage.
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Mimosa
Mimosa | |
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Forms Available: absolute Mimosa – acacia mirensi
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Mint
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Mint – mentha spicata, sativa, aquatica, and others – A Druid sacred herb, most mints are creeping plants that hybridize easily, producing infinite variations. The have erect, square branching stems, aromatic foliage and flowers in leaf axils. Mints are stimulant, aid digestion, and reduce flatulence. They flavor candy, drinks, cigarettes, toothpastes, and medicines. Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Peppermint – Acne; Dermatitis; Ringworm; Scabies; Toothache; Neuralgia; Muscular Pain; Palpitations; Asthma. Key Qualities: Refreshing; Restorative; Nerve Tonic; Cephalic; Aphrodisiac; Mental Stimulant. Other Uses: Mint is placed in the home as a protective herb. It belongs to the sphere of Venus and has long been used in healing potions and mixtures.Use for: Protection; Healing; Prosperity; Good Luck; Fortune; Justice; Travel; Exorcism.
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Mistletoe
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Mistletoe – viscum album – Also known as Birdlime, All-Heal, Druid’s Herb, and Golden Bough. It is the most sacred “tree” of the Druids and rules over Winter Solstice. The berries are poisonous. Mistletoe is thought to be most powerful if growing on an oak tree. The leafy twigs, toxic in volume, are a heart tonic, reduce blood pressure, slow heart rate, strengthen capillary walls, stimulate the immune system and inhibit tumors. Aromatherapy & Health Uses: The leafy twigs, toxic in volume, are a heart tonic, reduce blood pressure, slow heart rate, strengthen capillary walls, stimulate the immune system and inhibit tumors. Other Uses: Kiss your love beneath mistletoe and you’ll stay in love. Burned, Mistletoe banishes evil. Its wood is a good choice for wands and ritual inplements. Mistletoe is an excelllent all-purpose herb. Spell Use: Protection; Love; Hunting; Fertility; Health.
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Morel Mushroom
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Morel Mushroom – morchella sp. – a rare mushroom,, nutty flavor and woodsy scent.
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Morning Glory
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Morning Glory – ipomoea purpurea – a climbing plant. This herb has been used to treat mental disorders. It is somewhat hallucinogenic and has laxative and diuretic properties. It is also anthelmintic – aids the expulsion of worms Aromatherapy & Health Uses: diuretic, hallucinogenic, laxative, anthelmintic.
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Motherwort
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Motherwort – leonurus cardiaca – Ancient Greeks and Romans used motherwort for both physical and emotion problems of the heart–palpitations and depression. In ancient China it was reputed to promote longevity. Contemporary herbalists recommend motherwort as a tranquilizer and for heart palpitations and delayed or suppressed menstruation. Takes the edge off PMS. Useful in menopausal changes. Some research suggests that Motherwort contains chemicals that may reduce blood pressure. Even though considered a tranquilizer, Motherwort contains a chemical, leonurine, that encourages uterine contractions, lending support to its traditional use in childbirth and menstruation promotion. Motherwort tastes very bitter, add sugar or honey and lemon to improve flavor. Should not be given to children under age 2. Persons with clotting disorders should avoid it. Pregnant and nursing mothers should not use this herb. To make an infusion, pour a cup of boiling water onto l-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for l0-l5 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day.
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Mountain Laurel
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Forms Available: leaf mountain laurel – kalmia latifolia – This is a VERY poisonous plant. Some Native American Indian tribes used it to commit suicide. It is used in some homeopathic remedies but not many. The leaves slow bleeding, ease pain, disinfect, and are narcotic. This herb should only be used under direction of a qualified administrator. Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Used by homepathic doctors in remedies for fibromyalgia, shingles, osteoarthritis, rheumatioid arthritis, eye strain and bursitis
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Mountain Mint
Mountain Mint | |
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Mountain Mint – pyncanthemum incanum, pyncanthemum virginianum – A tea can be made from the leaves calms the stomach and aids the expulsion of gas – it is carminative. This tea also helps perspiration, it is diaphoretic, and so is helpful in treating a fever. If applied in a poultice, the leaves relieve headaches. Aromatherapy & Health Uses: A tea can be made from the leaves calms the stomach and aids the expulsion of gas – it is carminative. This tea also helps perspiration, it is diaphoretic, and so is helpful in treating a fever. If applied in a poultice, the leaves relieve headaches.
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