Decibellistics
28th September 2011, 05:52
After practicing with certain herbs over the years.....I thought I'd start a journal of sorts for input.
I will post the admixture and the effects of each herb first and will follow with a report. Most if not all the background information will be pulled from bouncingbearbotanicals and Erowid. I'm not promoting any sort of drug usage in terms of entheogenic brews as you will see in the plant descriptions.
Tonight's potion contains 3 tablespoons of mugwort, a serving of ginger tea, 3 leaves of white sage, a dash of cream, a dash of orange juice and about a cup 1/2 of water. Light rolling boil for 10-15 minutes with essentials pressed from teabags. the mysticism of 3 ;)
Sweet Dreams
Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort)
This amazing shrub has been known since the ancient times, and reportedly, Roman centurions used mugwort inside their sandals, so that their feet could remain in great shape. The shrub was also used by ancient Europeans and Asians in treating various ailments. The Greek physician Dioscorides of the 1st century AD supposedly stated that the Goddess Artemis, who gave inspiration to the plant’s genus name, used the herb to offer succor to women in the throes of labor and childbirth.
The wise Chinese have been using mugwort for centuries now, and one of its best known uses is in the ancient art of acupuncture, where the heat from a burning roll of chopped mugwort leaves in the shape of a cigar is applied on certain selected points on the patient’s body. This therapy is used as one of the main ingredients in ‘moxa’ or ‘moxibustion’.
USES
The mugwort has a large number of uses, and has been traditionally used to treat digestive disorders, and it has also been used as a tonic for various remedies. The mugwort is known to be milder in action than most other species of Artemisia, and this means that it can be taken for improving appetite, digestive functions, and absorption of nutrients over long periods of time, in small dosages.
The elimination of worms within the body is achieved, and whenever needed, it can be used to induce menstruation as well.
It has stimulant and slightly tonic properties, and is of value as a nervine and emmenagogue, having also diuretic and diaphoretic action.
It is also useful as a diaphoretic in the commencement of cold. It is often use in combination with Pennyroyal and Southernwood.
Erowid.org has extensive information on the use of this herb as a dream potentiator and psychic aid as well.
Ginger ( Zingiber officinale )
In China, ginger has been used to aid digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea for more than 2,000 years. Ginger has also been used to help treat arthritis, colic, diarrhea, and heart conditions. In addition to these medicinal uses, ginger continues to be valued around the world as an important cooking spice and is believed to help treat the common cold, flu-like symptoms, headaches, and even painful menstrual periods. Native to Asia where its use as a culinary spice spans at least 4,400 years, ginger grows in fertile, moist, tropical soil.
Medicinal Uses and Indications:
Today, health care professionals commonly recommend to help prevent or treat nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, pregnancy, and cancer chemotherapy. It is also used as a digestive aid for mild stomach upset, as support in inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, and may even be used in heart disease or cancer.
bouncingbearbotanicals
White Sage
White Sage is one of the most sacred herbs among indigenious North American peoples. Salvia apiana is used to expel evil spirits and negative vibrations from auras, home and environment.
White Sage is thought to bring strength, wisdom and clarity to the mind. Sage has been used to ensure immortality. It is carried to promote wisdom.
Some believe if you desire a wish to come true, write it on a sage leaf and hide it beneath your pillow. For three nights sleep upon it. If once you dream of what you desire your wish will be materialized. If not, bury the sage in the ground.
I will post the admixture and the effects of each herb first and will follow with a report. Most if not all the background information will be pulled from bouncingbearbotanicals and Erowid. I'm not promoting any sort of drug usage in terms of entheogenic brews as you will see in the plant descriptions.
Tonight's potion contains 3 tablespoons of mugwort, a serving of ginger tea, 3 leaves of white sage, a dash of cream, a dash of orange juice and about a cup 1/2 of water. Light rolling boil for 10-15 minutes with essentials pressed from teabags. the mysticism of 3 ;)
Sweet Dreams
Artemisia vulgaris (Mugwort)
This amazing shrub has been known since the ancient times, and reportedly, Roman centurions used mugwort inside their sandals, so that their feet could remain in great shape. The shrub was also used by ancient Europeans and Asians in treating various ailments. The Greek physician Dioscorides of the 1st century AD supposedly stated that the Goddess Artemis, who gave inspiration to the plant’s genus name, used the herb to offer succor to women in the throes of labor and childbirth.
The wise Chinese have been using mugwort for centuries now, and one of its best known uses is in the ancient art of acupuncture, where the heat from a burning roll of chopped mugwort leaves in the shape of a cigar is applied on certain selected points on the patient’s body. This therapy is used as one of the main ingredients in ‘moxa’ or ‘moxibustion’.
USES
The mugwort has a large number of uses, and has been traditionally used to treat digestive disorders, and it has also been used as a tonic for various remedies. The mugwort is known to be milder in action than most other species of Artemisia, and this means that it can be taken for improving appetite, digestive functions, and absorption of nutrients over long periods of time, in small dosages.
The elimination of worms within the body is achieved, and whenever needed, it can be used to induce menstruation as well.
It has stimulant and slightly tonic properties, and is of value as a nervine and emmenagogue, having also diuretic and diaphoretic action.
It is also useful as a diaphoretic in the commencement of cold. It is often use in combination with Pennyroyal and Southernwood.
Erowid.org has extensive information on the use of this herb as a dream potentiator and psychic aid as well.
Ginger ( Zingiber officinale )
In China, ginger has been used to aid digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea for more than 2,000 years. Ginger has also been used to help treat arthritis, colic, diarrhea, and heart conditions. In addition to these medicinal uses, ginger continues to be valued around the world as an important cooking spice and is believed to help treat the common cold, flu-like symptoms, headaches, and even painful menstrual periods. Native to Asia where its use as a culinary spice spans at least 4,400 years, ginger grows in fertile, moist, tropical soil.
Medicinal Uses and Indications:
Today, health care professionals commonly recommend to help prevent or treat nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, pregnancy, and cancer chemotherapy. It is also used as a digestive aid for mild stomach upset, as support in inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, and may even be used in heart disease or cancer.
bouncingbearbotanicals
White Sage
White Sage is one of the most sacred herbs among indigenious North American peoples. Salvia apiana is used to expel evil spirits and negative vibrations from auras, home and environment.
White Sage is thought to bring strength, wisdom and clarity to the mind. Sage has been used to ensure immortality. It is carried to promote wisdom.
Some believe if you desire a wish to come true, write it on a sage leaf and hide it beneath your pillow. For three nights sleep upon it. If once you dream of what you desire your wish will be materialized. If not, bury the sage in the ground.