Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 Many thanks, O Faerie, for sharing so much interesting and useful herb lore with us. --- Julie Cannon <grfaerie wrote: [...] > American Indians used a tea brewed from the plant Is it an American plant? I had thought it was native to Europe. > Toxicity: > pale- pigmented sheep and goats by inducing > photosensitivity. All right, as long as we recall that no human being has ever presented with photosensitive problems known from animalic cases. But because of the animalic effects, that's why they issued the heads-up for humans. > > MAGICKAL USES: > Worn St. John's Wort wards off fevers and colds, makes > soldiers > invincible, and atrracts love. If it is gathered on > Mid-summer or on a > Friday and worn it will keep mental illness at bay and > will also cure > melancholy. Mid-Summer's Day is about the time when it blossoms. That's why it got its name, after Saint John's feast day, June 24. (My patron saint from Catholic baptism--his feast-day is like my spiritual birthday.) In Europe the peasant folk used to gather Saint John's wort at the time of building the bonfires of either Midsummer's Eve or rather Saint John's Eve. > FOLK NAMES; > Amber, There's amber again! Taika ir meile (peace and love) ===== menuo sauluZe vede pirma pavasareli The Moon married the Sun In the first springtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 1999 Report Share Posted October 25, 1999 > I do daily posts like this on my list. I do them on herbs and crystals, I believe in sharing knowledge so that everyone can grow from it. > > Many thanks, O Faerie, for sharing so much interesting and > useful herb lore with us. > > --- Julie Cannon <grfaerie wrote: > [...] > > American Indians used a tea brewed from the plant > > Is it an American plant? I had thought it was native to > Europe. > It was brought over in trading and became naturalized here. > > Toxicity: > > > pale- pigmented sheep and goats by inducing > > photosensitivity. > > All right, as long as we recall that no human being has > ever presented with photosensitive problems known from > animalic cases. But because of the animalic effects, > that's why they issued the heads-up for humans. > Exactly. Faerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Hmmmmmm. Still suspicious Steve. Althought the German Commission E supposedly has a good rep, I question the "respected" PhytoPharm US Institute of Phytopharmaceuticals under the direction of "noted" botanist, Dr Joerg Gruenwald. A botanist is not the same as an Herbalist though one could probably easily be the other if he wanted to be. The problem with all "authorities" is that they tend to be a crutch for those who are too lazy to find out for themselves. I studied Doc Schulze and Doc Christopher for many years and constantly put their theories to everyday practical use before I publically acknowledged that they were more right then they were wrong. Both Schulze and Christopher (have) had an aversion to certain biochemical directions or treatments simply because of one factor or another. IE. They are (were) both avid veggans and frowned upon eating meat of any kind and yet ignored Doc Jensen's study of the five longest lived tribes on the planet (they were all meat eaters "in moderation"). Both Doc S & C could not eat meat for their own particular health problems and so promulgated the veggan philosophy to all, regardless of proofs to the contrary for other individuals. As an aside, the main problem with meat is the amount of processing (hormones, antibiotics, steroids, etc.) used on the animals consumed. Why do you think children are going through puberty at such an early age (8, 9, 10, 11 yrs of age)??? It's not the meat, it's what has been done to the meat. And both S & C in order to ride their respective hobby horses not only neglected to bring this point into their philosophies, they went in the direction of total abstinence. Don't get me wrong. I adore both men and praise them hugely for their contributions which have been stellar. They are both great men who only had blinders in a few certain areas due to their own personal health problems and personal lives. They are both absolutely correct when they say anyone with an incurable disease should go off meat (the one exception is raw organic eggs), as the body should be focussed on healing, and not on the harder action of digestion required by meat. I consider myself very much an authority on Natural Healing, but I'll be damned if I'll let some else take what I say as gospel without either personal inspection or trial. Don't believe what I say just because I say it. If you try an Herbal Remedy or Natural Program that I suggest, and it works for you. It works because it does. Not because I say so. I didn't mean to get so side tracked here, but I think it's now plain to see why I made the original statement I did in regards St. John's Wort and why I don't trust certain publications ;o) Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - bigbird3969 herbal remedies Saturday, June 23, 2001 8:30 PM Re:Re: [herbal remedies] St. John's Wort You are right to a point, Doc! The PDR for Herbal Medicines is published by Medical Economics Company who make a whole line of PDR handbooks (7 in all), and their editors consist of (1) PhD (a Joerg Gruenwald), an MD, a BA, (7) pharmacists (RPh), and a PharmD; but they state that their source is from the German Commission E, or "(f)or those herbs not considered by Commission E, (PDR) has augmented this compendium with the results of an exhaustive literature review conducted by the respected PhytoPharm U.S. Institute of Phytopharmaceuticals under the direction of noted botanist, Dr. Joerg Gruenwald."FYI,Steve-----------------------------Ya gotta watch this one Gogi. I could be wrong, but if I remember correctly, the PDR for Herbal Med. was written by Medical Doctors, PhD types???? St. John's Wort has been around for ages and only recently (the last dozen years or so) has it been promoted as a handling for "depression". The first place I'd look here is diet.Love,DocIan "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington Here is what it says in the PDR for Herbal Medicines. It says that simultaneous use of a MAO inhibitor: St. John's Wort contains some weak monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) properties that may add to the effects of other MAOI drugs therefore theoretically increasing the risk for hypertensive crisis. The tannin content of the drug can lead to digestive complaints, such as a feeling of fullness or constipation. Patients with a previous history of photosensitization to various chemicals should be cautious of direct sun exposure. "Serotonin Syndrome", e.g., sweating, tremor, flushing, confusion and agitation may be noted if St. John's Wort is taken concomitantly with an SSRI such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, or citalopram. Tannic acids present in St. John's Wort may inhibit the absorption of iron. ***[This message has been truncated.]Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 Thank you for the invaluable information concerning St. John's Wort. I just wanted to note that for many years I suffered from a very severe type of depression related with other mental problems, where medication they had me on either didn't help, or didn't help long. St John's has only been approved for mild to moderate depression, but when my depression flared up again, St. John's helped me immensely. It even raised my energy, which is still baffling to me when on the other antidepressants my energy was nil. Any idea why this was? Anyway, thanks again , and now I know - do not use with bipolar or many other medications. Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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