Guest guest Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 hi Rik.. i read your post, but felt someone else would be better qualified to help you. everyone is different about what their basic herbs would be...i would think so anyway.. my main standbys are ginger, aloe, comfrey, nettle, eyebright, echinecea, scullcap, parsley, rosemary, oregano, dill, garlic, onions, chives, kava kava, african birdseye peppers, st johns wort, colendulla, artemesia, sweet margerum, sage, chappparell, the list goes on and on.. and i have a container with a fair assortment of other herbs that i use occasionally, can't think of all of them on hand. sometimes i just chew a leaf of sage or rosemary or parsley, or mint, dried or fresh, enstead of making tea. but i do drink lots of water. hope this helps.. so feel sure that you aren't being ignored, it is just difficult to tell someone the most basic herbs as there are so many and so many things for which they are used. love.. granny lee - Rik herbal remedies Friday, November 21, 2003 11:33 PM [herbal remedies] Re: basic herbs hello all, is this an unusual question perhaps? wondering if it got past everyone or nobody knows what to say......... in that case i would rather hear that. i don't want to be pushy, but i see so many posts go by that i was wondering......... have a great weekend folks! rikherbal remedies , "Rik" <bliksemskater> wrote:> hello all,> trying to locate a health store in the neighborhood, and i might > have found one. the thing now is, since i'm just starting with > this, what herbs are most common, or in other words, when i get to > the shop, what should i get to get started with, so i can get on my > way. it is kind of exciting all this. i have changed a number of > things, like milk, used to drink about a gallon a day........yes, i > know! now, zip, i drink rise milk now. hardly eat any meat, and > more fish. raw eggs, i have to say, the thought of swallowing a raw > egg was not too appetizing, but i got brave and tried it....and, you > know what? they taste great like that!! mornings fruit and > afternoons salad(s) i really love those and i juice my juices and, > well i feel great. i'm slowly loosing a little weight and that is > ok, although i don't really need to. will be good for when i start > running again, lighter=better. ok, i'm writing a book i believe, so > any information would be appreciated. great group and interesting > post people!! thanks, rik> PS: i'm slowly lowering my meds( for anxiety), very slowly, and with > the herbs i hope to get through this without too much withdraw > feelings. little steps at the time. we'll see how thing work out in > the future, i'm thinking positive!! yo! rikFederal 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 November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 Hi Rik, Cayenne, ginger, garlic, Echinacea, lobelia, golden seal, wormwood, any of the spices, oak bark, black walnut hulls. Gosh, there are tons. Every body will have a different opinion on what should be and what shouldn't be. I guess it will all be determined by what you wish to use them for? I would definitely say Echinacea, lobelia, cayenne, ginger, golden seal and black walnut hulls. Got a good herb book? If not invest in one that talks about the different herbs. This will be a tremendous help to you. HTH, Don Quai Sorry for taking so long to answer your question. - Rik herbal remedies Saturday, November 22, 2003 6:33 AM [herbal remedies] Re: basic herbs ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.542 / Virus Database: 336 - Release 11/18/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Viv, Everyone is different... Total Tonic has garlic, cayenne, onion, horseradish, ginger root, and acv.. all in one... you can add black walnut hulls and it will become anti parasitic along with a natural antibiotic. Can take on a daily basis. You should check out the total female formula and the menopausal formula in the files.. would be very good for you. There have been past discussions on 5 HTP... do a search in the message archives for it... keep searching till you can't go any further.... \ Panther Piss would be good for your joints along with MSM. Total Nutrition would also be good ... as your morning breakfast. Last but not least a change in diet and a total cleanse. Suzi mychy <mychy wrote: Are these all taken on a daily bases or as needed ? I was always under theimpression that it takes some time for the herbs to take effect. Guess thisshows on how new I am to this.I have totally beeen off the anti-depressants for a couple of weeks now andI'm not doing too bad. I have been taking 5 HTP and a natural menopausetablet. I'm trying to figure out an herbal plan for myself that wouldinclude herbs for energy, joints,etc. How does one go about this ? Seems Iwould have to take an awful lot of capsules to hit all the bases. Can youall tell that I'm definitely a newbie at this ? Viv Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Dr. Christopher's book "School of Natural Healing". This is probably one of the best herb books. But, there are no pictures. If you want a picture book, then there are literally thousands. David Hoffman's "Holistic Herbal" is a good one for pics. There are lots of good ones for pics. Just do a search on Amazon.com and you will find lots of em. Don Quai - Rik herbal remedies Sunday, November 30, 2003 9:04 PM [herbal remedies] Re: basic herbs hello all,thanks for all the information! (O: i read in one post it was good to get a book on herbs. is there a book where you might say, ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Ain't no bugs here!Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.545 / Virus Database: 339 - Release 11/27/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Basic Herbs Why are herbs used? Herbs are used in magick for their vibrations or essence. What does "essence" mean? Herbs, like people, have gender, are ruled by a planet, an element, and sometimes, are sacred to a certain deity. You can find an herb that has an essence in line with something you need. Harvesting herbs for magickal use. In herb magick, quality counts more than quantity, so choose or harvest your herbs carefully and in an appropriate manner. Many people who harvest their own herbs for magickal purposes use a special cutting knife called a boleen. Others use a special pair of shears reserved for the purpose of cutting their herbs. Roots should be harvested during the waning moon, whereas foliage (when used for positive magick) should be cut during the waxing or full moon. Depending upon the complexity of the spell, you can cut your herbs upon the appropriate day of the week (an herb ruled by the Sun would be cut on Sunday), and some people go so far as to cut their herbs at the appropriate hour, when the herb's planet is in the moon's house. This may sound very complicated and intricate, but it's not necessary to delve into so much detail when you are starting out. Other ways to find herbs. If you don't have the luxury of having a garden, or just lack the desire to put in the hard work, herbs that are bought in bulk from your local health food store can be very effective. There are also mail-order sources for some of the hard-to-get herbs. I personally don't recommend that you use herbs bought from the local supermarket in those fancy little jars - you never know what you're going to get. In a crunch, however, they might do. Another useful form of herb to use in magick is essential oils. The oils of herbs are very strong and pure and little is needed to attain the desired affect. Many witches have lists of tried-and-true herbs. There are several opinions concerning the "must haves" and nobody can really agree on what is mandatory. The key is: Use whatever works best for you. Everything you need to get started in herbal magick is probably sitting in your back yard (or your kitchen) right now. Let's discuss some of these wonderfully magickal culinary herbs. Sage is a staple in herbal magick. It is commonly used by magicians as a "smudge", which means it cleanses and purifies, or, more practically, keeps bugs away. Wiccans and other magicians use Sage to cense the sacred space, or circle. Though it is commonly used as incense, it is also widely used in baths, especially the purification bath taken before working magick. Rosemary The vibrations of this herb lend themselves well to healing magick. It's magickal properties of protection and love makes it a suitable substitute for Frankincense. Garlic is an herb that is sacred to Hecate. This protective and healing herb can be used in a variety of ways, especially when combining culinary magick with healing herb magick. Basil Every good Kitchen Witch has Basil within her/his grasp. It's wonderful for tomato dishes, sure, but what about it's magickal aspects? You may be surprised at its diversity. Basil is associated with the element Fire. Primarily, it is used in love and/or protection spells. In a crunch, basil can be used for health spells. If you intend to pursue herb magick, I recommend that you go out and buy a good reference book that states the magickal properties of herbs. It will include references for these "regular-everyday" herbs as well as some of the hard to find varieties. (See the section on recommended texts.) Let's look at some of the other varieties of herbs, now. Frankincense This has to be one of the most popular herbs for cleansing and protection. Burned as incense, it has an uplifting affect on the spirit, and all negativity in the area is banished. Myrrh is usually burned with frankincense. It acts as an amplifier to the effects of the frankincense. However, it has cleansing properties all it's own. Dragon's Blood is another of my basic essential herbs. On it's own it is effective in love magick (and to bring back one's potency). It is also quite good as an amplifier for dominant herbs in your spells. Mugwort This plant has several uses. It is infused (made into a tea) and used to wash magickal tools. It can also be used to heighten psychic abilities, or bring visions. Experiment with this herb and learn its many uses for yourself. “If you are discouraged it is a sign of pride, because it shows you trust in your own powers. Never bother about other people's opinions. Be humble and you will never be disturbed. Remember St. Aloysius, who said he would continue to play billiards even if he knew he was going to die. Do you play well? Sleep well? Eat well? These are duties. Nothing is small for God.” ~ Mother Theresa20th century humanitarian -- Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.2/280 - Release 3/13/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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