Herbs

Deadly Herbs

Posted by Edana01 (Dec 03, 2009) :

NEVER eat or ingest ANY of the following herbs:

Aconite
Hemlock
Poinsettia
Bittersweet
Hellebore I
Ivy, Oak, Sumac
Black Nightshade
Henbane
Poke Root
Blue Flag
Holly Seeds
Rosebay
Burning Bush
Honysuckle
Spurge
Calabar Bean
Horse Balm
Swallow Wort
Calico Bush
Thorne Apple
Camphor
Impatients
Pallida
Tobacco Eaten
Christma Rose
India Arrowroot
Wahoo
Cowbane
Inkberry
Wake Robin
Daffodils
Jerusalem Cherry
Deadly Nightshade
Jimsonweed
White Hemlock
Dogs Mercury
Laburnum Seeds
White Bryony
Elkweed
Laulel Seeds
Winter Rose
Ergot
Mandrake
Flag Lily
Mayapple
Yellow Jasmine
Fox Glove
Monkshood
Yews and berries
Gelsemium
Mistletoe Seeds

Posted by Edana01 (Dec 05-18, 2009) :


Ok here are some picture of this herbs or plant

Aconite
http://www.wildchicken.com/nature/garden/aconite_flower. jpg

Hemlock
http://www.horsedata.co.uk/images/Plants/hemlock.jpg

Poinsettia
http://www.teachartathome.com/images/poinsettia_close_up _small_file-277x338.jpg

Bittersweet
http://www.swsbm.com/NGSImages/Celastrus_scandens.jpg

White Hellebore
http://www.gardeningforeveryman.com/sites/jpownall/_file s/image/Hellebore_flower%20greenish_white.jpg


Red Hellebore
http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/883917 4/2/istockphoto_8839174-red-hellebore-flower.jpg

Ivy
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/35/92108000_75a6267c10.jp g

Oak
http://www.wilsonswordsandpictures.com/wp-content/upload s/2008/10/oak-leaf-copyright-ellen-wilson.jpg

Sumac
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6_io3WBd3Ag/SmzidhAOxAI/AAAAAA AAASU/98ispzn1bgU/s400/poison_sumac_leaf.jpg

Black nightshade
http://www.umassvegetable.org/images/soils_crops_pest_mg t/weed/nightshade_black.jpg

Hebane
http://www.sacredearth.com/Ezine/September2004/henbane.j pg

Poke root
http://kugelmans.com/Products/images/Poke%20root1.JPG

Blue flag
http://jayleenb.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/blue-flag-ir is.jpg

Holly seeds
http://www.seedman.com/image/sec128.jpg

Rosebay
http://www.rampantscotland.com/flowers/graphics2/rosebay willowherb1s.jpg

http://ncnatural.com/wildflwr/rosebay-new.jpg

Burning bush
http://www.adktrees.com/images/trees/burningbush.jpg

Honysuckle
http://www.bigtreesnursery.net/images/product/honeysuckl e%20desotostatepark.org_212.jpg

Spurge
http://www.aragriculture.org/Images/weed_id/spurge_spott ed_new2.jpg

Calabar bean
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9 /Koeh-237.jpg/240px-Koeh-237.jpg


Horse balm
http://chestofbooks.com/flora-plants/flowers/Wild-Flower s-New-York/images/stoneroot-richweed-horse-balm-Collinso nia-canadensis.jpg


Swallow wort
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/959/30009165.J PG


Calico bush
http://www.plantcare.com/oldSite/httpdocs/images/namedIm ages/Mountain_Laurel.jpg


Thorn apple
http://www.naturephoto-cz.com/photos/bilek/thorn-apple-0 362.jpg


Camphor
http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/campho13-l.jpg


Impatiens
http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/images/impatiens.jp g


Pallida
http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/Features/indoor- tenderplants/Tradescantia/T_pallida-plantingMBG.jpg


Tobacco eaten
http://scribalterror.blogs.com/scribal_terror/images/200 7/07/14/tobacco.jpg


Christmas rose
http://www.novanewsnow.com/imgs/dynamique/articles/gros/ ChristmasRose.jpg


Indian arrowroot
http://www.indiabizclub.com/uploads05/57/0/P2416754476.j pg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YGLQQZTHoU0/SBtppADM0CI/AAAAAA AACZQ/gMsgmaRKCUE/s400/arrowroot.jpg


Wahoo
http://www.herbies-herbs.com/pages/herbpictures/wahoo084 43.jpg


Cowbane
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/431841777_e4e0a8940c. jpg?v=0


Inkberry
http://www.donnan.com/images/Ilex_Shamrock.jpg


Wake robin
http://www.naturalsciences.org/microsites/education/trek s/SpringMountains/images/Wake%20Robin%20trillium.jpg

http://www.westernwildflower.com/Hikes/Napa%20County/Bot he/Redwood%2008.03.06/Ritchey%2008.03.06%20photos/sm%20( 109)%20Wake%20Robin.jpg


Daffodils
http://www.reallywelshshop.com/images/what_we_do_content /what_we_do_daffodils_flower.jpg


Jerusalem cherry
http://www.gflora.com/zen-cart/images/solanum3.jpg


Deadly nightshade
http://dnr.wi.gov/invasives/photos/images/medium/DeadlyN ightshadeA.jpg


Jimsonweed
http://www.birdmom.net/WildflowersWhite/Jimsonweed.jpg


White hemlock
http://lvillage.education.vic.gov.au/lv/tsc/hp.nsf/Files /jmissen/$File/PoisonHemlock%5B1%5D.jpg


Dogs mercury
http://takingsciencetothemaximum.org.uk/blogs/wp-content /uploads/2009/04/dogs-mercury-31.jpg


Laburnum seeds
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3798949196_2899eda96 0.jpg


White bryony
http://www.wildliferanger.com/users/www.wildliferanger.c om/upload/White%20Bryony%20091.JPG


Elkweed
http://fireflyforest.net/images/firefly/2005/July/Fraser a-speciosa.jpg


Laurel seeds
http://talesfromthelaboratory.typepad.com/tales_from_the _microbial_/images/2008/01/21/texas_mountain_laurel_seed s_21_ja_2.jpg


Winter rose
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/120/308863127_6eb1715f3b. jpg


Ergot
http://www.hgca.com/hgca/wde/IMAGES/Ergot2.jpg


Mandrake
http://www.gemini-rose.com/Herbs/MandrakeRoot.JPG


Flag lily
http://rlv.zcache.com/harlequin_blue_flag_postcard-p2393 63344942809812qibm_400.jpg


Mayapple
http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/woodland/photos/maya pple1.jpg


Yellow jasmine
http://community.wildflowerhaven.com/photos/gulf_coast/i mages/26/700x467.aspx


Foxglove
http://www.english-country-garden.com/a/i/flowers/foxglo ve-1.jpg


Monkshood
http://www.sheepscotflowerfarm.com/f/monkshood.jpg


Yews and berries
http://www.archiemiles.co.uk/Images/Yew/am_Yew%20berries .jpg


Gelsemium
http://littlemountainhomeopathy.files.wordpress.com/2009 /11/gelsemium.jpg


Mistletoe seeds
http://okeechobee.ifas.ufl.edu/images/Mistle4.jpg

Posted by Edana01 (Dec 18, 2009) :

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Herbal work is very magickal and safe if the herbalist (this is you) is well informed. It is good idea never to ingest ANY herb you are unfamiliar with. The good people down at the GNC (general nutrition center) or even the doctor will be more than happy to inform you on any herb in question.

There are many herb that have a lot of variation or diferent kind of the same plant ...please take a look of all of them read about them'

Also the are herbs tha you can used it mixted with other ingredient but can't used alone...other plants you can use nly one part of it.

Some herbs may not ingested by pregnant women, elderly, or children. I cannot stress how important it to be an informed Witch. Your path stresses 'harm none'. This includes 'accidental harm'.

If you are not sure about a herb look for information...ask to the expert and if you still not sure about it..just DON'T USE IT.

Be smart!...use herbs with the most RESPECT.

Aphrodisiacs:

Posted by Edana01 (Dec 27, 2009) :

The following are various form of aphrodisiacs, herbs and foods that have natural romaantic effects. Some increase sexual forces, attraction, potency/fertility.

Make sure you cheak with your physician if your are prregnant or may be.

African Evergreen Tree: Atree native to Cameroon has a powerful aphrodisiac in its bark.

Cinnamon: Sticks can be chewed like tobacco, or grated cinnamon can be put in eggs as an aphrodisiac.

Clove: Edible or aromatic aphrodisiac.

Damiana: A plant from Mexico which is used to stimulated sex drives. The leaves and head of the plant are mixed with a minor amont of platain or pennywort and mixed with food three to four times a day.

Deer Antler: Chineseherbal remedy for male impotence.

Eggplant: A common edible aphrodisiac.

Egg: Chicken eggs are said to be a good aphrodisiac if eaten raw before sex.

Fo-Ti-Tieng: Chinese herbal for sustaining sexual stamina.

Frankincense: Another popular aromatic aphrodisiac. Not foe ingestion.

Garlic: Edible aphrodisiac, cook or use in salad.

Posted by Edana01 (Dec 31, 2009) :

Ok this aphrodisiac are used often by women around men.

Truffles: The fruit of a fungus that is found at the base of Oak and Beech groves in France, Italy and throughout Europe. If you are fortunate enough to obtain a supply of fresh Truffles, choose them firm, undamaged and medium sized. Eat them with a lover as an edible aphrodisiac.

Wild Asparagus Root: A difficult to obtain aphrodisiac. The raw root is soft and has a jelly bean consistency that is sweet tasting.

Ylang-Ylang: The essential oil of ylang ylang is consider a good romantic aphrodisiac.

Posted by wolftrest (Jan. 03, 2010) :

I don't know if it was mentioned in part I, but honeydew is a great aphrodisiac for females while cinnamon rollds or cinnamon is great for guys. For some reason, while these scents are around, both sexes get turned on really easily, and they are both easily obtained.

Posted by ginseng (June 07, 2010) : http://jksalescompany.com/dw/aphrodisiacs.html

Ancient Egyptian Herbs

Posted by honeydew2 (Nov 13, 2010) :

i thoghut this would be interesting but please A WARNING donot try any of these iff you dont know what you are doing and iff your not sure iff you are allergic to any ingredients.

Herbs played a major part in Egyptian medicine. The plant medicines mentioned in the Ebers papyrus for instance include opium, cannabis, myrrh, frankincense, fennel, cassia, senna, thyme, henna, juniper, aloe, linseed and castor oil - though some of the translations are less than certain. Cloves of garlic have been found in Egyptian burial sites, including the tomb of Tutankhamen and in the sacred underground temple of the bulls at Saqqara. Many herbs were steeped in wine, which was then drunk as an oral medicine.

Egyptians thought garlic and onions aided endurance, and consumed large quantities of them. Raw garlic was routinely given to asthmatics and to those suffering with bronchial-pulmonary complaints. Onions helped against problems of the digestive system.
Garlic was an important healing agent then just as it still is to the modern Egyptian and to most of the peoples in the Mediterranean area: Fresh cloves are peeled, mashed and macerated in a mixture of vinegar and water. This can be used to gargle and rinse the mouth, or taken internally to treat sore throats and toothache. Another way to take garlic both for prevention as well as treatment is to macerate several cloves of mashed garlic in olive oil. Applied as an external liniment or taken internally it is beneficial for bronchial and lung complaints including colds. A freshly peeled clove of raw garlic wrapped in muslin or cheesecloth and pinned to the undergarment is hoped to protect against infectious diseases such as colds and influenza.
Coriander, C. Sativum was considered to have cooling, stimulant, carminative and digestive properties. Both the seeds and the plant were used as a spice in cooking to prevent and eliminate flatulence, they were also taken as a tea for stomach and all kinds of urinary complaints including cystitis. Coriander leaves were commonly added fresh to spicy foods to moderate their irritating effects. It was one of the herbs offered to the gods by the king, and seeds were found in the tomb of Tutankhamen and in other ancient burial sites.
Cumin, Cumin cyminum is an umbelliferous herb indigenous to Egypt. The seeds were considered to be a stimulant and effective against flatulence. They were often used together with coriander for flavouring. Cumin powder mixed with some wheat flour as a binder and a little water was applied to relieve the pain of any aching or arthritic joints. Powdered cumin mixed with grease or lard was inserted as an anal suppository to disperse heat from the anus and stop itching.
Leaves from many plants, such as willow, sycamore, acacia ( or the ym-tree, were used in poultices and the like (e.g. pSmith 46 [20] ). Tannic Acid derived from acacia seeds commonly helped for cooling the vessels and heal burns. Castor oil, figs and dates, were used as laxatives.
Tape worms, the snakes in the belly, were dealt with by an infusion of pomegranate root in water, which was strained and drunk. The alkaloids contained in it paralyzed the worms' nervous system, and they relinquished their hold. Ulcers were treated with yeast, as were stomach ailments.

Some of the medicines were made from plant materials imported from abroad. Mandrake introduced from Canaan and grown locally since the New Kingdom, was thought to be an aphrodisiac and, mixed with alcohol, induced unconsciousness. Cedar oil, an antiseptic, originated in the Levant. The Persian henna was grown in Egypt since the Middle Kingdom, and - if identical with henu mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus - was used against hair loss. They treated catarrh with aloe which came from eastern Africa. Frankincense , containing tetrahydrocannabinol and used like hashish as pain killer was imported from Punt.
Minerals and animal products were used too. Honey and grease formed part of many wound treatments, mother's milk was occasionally given against viral diseases like the common cold, fresh meat laid on open wounds and sprains, and animal dung was thought to be effective at times
A cosmetics jar at the Cairo Museum bears the legend: ''Eye lotion to be dispersed, good for eyesight.'' An Egyptian papyrus from 1500 BCE discusses recipes for treating conjunctivitis and cornea, iris, and eyelid problems. Lead-based chemicals like carbonates and acetates were popular for their therapeutic propertie
Malachite used as an eye-liner also had therapeutic value. In a country where eye infections were endemic, the effects of its germicidal qualities were appreciated even if the reasons for its effectiveness were not understood . iff you want to know more a link for you. www.hwt-hrw.com/page3.ph

Posted by Artemisia (Nov 20, 2010) :

That is very interesting post and i have learn few new things .Since i love asian kitchen i very often cook with cumin seeds and coriander but weird enough i never checked in their medical properties .I use to be very prone from baby to any urinal infections so spot on i do need to eat that coriander in mass quantity .Farlic and chillies are my favorit secret ingredienst for many things from coking to banishing any kind of pests (plant ones ,human ones and spiritual ones ).As well chillies and garlic are considered to increase libido in both genders by some weird reason and to straighten immune system .

Chamomile:

Posted by Edana01 (Jan 16, 2010) :

Anthemis Noblis ~ Sun ~ Magickal Herbe...Religious Herbe

Lore:

Chamomile is a venerable herbe with a well-established reputation as a healer. It was belived that it brought health to one's garden and promoted healing energies which where a good for all plants species. Whereas centaury is a patron herbe for herbalist, chamomile is a patron herbe for gardens.


Usage:

The strong association chamomile has with the Sun is an underlying indication of its modern usage. Throught incense or ritual drink it is used to assist the priest's call upon a Sun God (working with any solar deities). Some traditions have also used the chamomile at Midsummer to give honor to the Father Nature.

Useful in solkar holidays, chamomile has been incorporated into Yule traditions. The options are endless, ranging from using it as a bathing herbe for the male chosen to represent the newly born Sun to powedering it and spooning onto burning coals to cense the temple area and prepare it for a celebration of solar magick.

Chamomile, thought not commonly recognized for it magick, carries the magick of succes and may be included in most recipies.


Chamomile Sleep Pillow

The fruity, applelike aroma of this chamomile dream pillow will help you relax, making for easier sleep - even in a strange place.

(2) 6 inch squares of tightly woven fabric, or 2 washcloths.
2 cups drieds chamomile flowers.

Whith right side together, sew up 3 sides of the fabric squares. Turn right side out, and fill the pouch loosely with chamomile flowers. Sew closed the open end. Insert the dream pillow between your pillow and pillow case before you sleep.
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Posted by Sabriel_sama (Jan 22, 2010)

Thank you for giving some information on this flower. I plan to make a few sleep pillows, but I was thinking of adding some lavender as well, either as a flower or a light sprinkling of essential oil.
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Posted by ginseng (Jan 22, 2010) :

Lavender is good for relaxation, insomnia particularly has it has a sedative action ,aiding sleep and helping promote a regular sleep pattern, use in a bath before bed , sprinkle on handkerchief or add to a sleep pillow , it also is a good oil to rub in your temples for relieving stress , worry ,shock ect.it as many other uses and healing properties.


Posted by Rikka (Jan 16, 2011) :

Lore and Usage possibly came from: http://witchesinthemist.lefora.com/2004/11/14/chamomile/

very nice and very informative :)

Thread full of knowledge i love it:D

liked the info