Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 The Healing Garden The Celts were famed for their herb craft, Myths tell that Airmid, the Irish goddess of medicinal plants, cared for the grave of her brother Miach, and on this all the herbs of the world grew. As she cut each herb, it described its healing properties. Healers in former times would grow their own herbs, and every convent and monastry had its medicinal garden. These were characterised by fragrant herbs. Flowers and fruit tress, and because the herbs were grown, cut and dried by the healer, they were endowed with his or her special essence. Ordinary people also had their herb patches, where they grew the ingrediants for home-made lotions and potions. Even in the industrial age, when large numbers of people moved to towns for work, a small patch of back yard and later an allotment would often be cultivated. You do not need acres of land - or, indeed, and land at all - to become a spiritual herbalist. A windowbox or the balcony of a flat can provide adequate space to grow a selection of healing herbs. And a green place, whether indoors or outdoors, naturally attracts health and healing to the home and family. Sitting among your fragrant herbs or healing flowers for a short time each day does seem to trigger the immune system, making you less susceptible to illnesses and helping your body to fight infections and viruses. All this benefit without actually ingesting any of your healing herbs! The following herbs and flowers are particulary suitable for a healing garden. Healing flowers and herbs include basil, bergamot, chamomile,clary sage, dill,fennel,geranium,hyacinth,jasmine, lavender,lemon verbena,lily of the valley, marigold,meadowsweet, melissa(lemon balm),parsley,passionflower,peppermint,rose, rosemary, sage,st.Johns wort,thyme,and violet. Healing trees include: almond,apple,bay, cherry,juniper,lemon,olive,pear,pine and orange and in warmer climes: acacia,apricot,coconut,fig and peach. The size of the tree is irrelevant; your tiny tub olive will become a focus of healing as well as a bringer of peace to the home. ~Cassandra Eason “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 I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users.It has removed 469 spam emails to date.Paying users do not have this message in their emails.Try SPAMfighter for free now! -- Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.3/281 - Release 3/14/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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