Herbs and Substances For Healing (Josephine Maccarhty_

[lomax]

This could be very usefull.I copied the paragraphs from her free book 'magical healing'.

St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)

The magician’s friend and a substance you should be familiar with
by now. (It has been mentioned enough in this book!) Magical
work can really knock down the serotonin levels in your body,
leaving you feeling fatigued, fogged, and depressed. The tincture
of the herb taken twice daily should make a massive difference. It
is also one of the few substances that can be used as a prophylactic: take it before the heavy magical work so that it acts as a buffer
against impact.
This substance can also come in useful when the magician is in
the midst of the youthful power/drama/imbalance phase.
Carefully used (if indicated in readings), this tincture can slowly
‘ground’ the magician enough for them to be able to use their
own focus and mental discipline to bring things under control.

Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

This is another adaptogen that can help the body cope with magical impact. It is also what I call the great indicator: I have found
that when it is taken, it will often bring any underlying physical
problems to the surface, so that they can be spotted and treated.
If the fatigue of the magician is due to a slow-burn infection,
then E. senticosus will bring that infection right out by triggering
an immune response. If the fatigue is caused by a magical impact
to the serotonin and/or dopamine levels, E. senticosus will often
nudge things back to normal within a week of taking it.
It is best used as a preventative, taken before heavy magical
work and then again directly after the work is finished. It is not
something that should be taken as a long-term supplement, simply
because the body can adapt to it and it will stop working within a
few weeks. If the magician’s inner energy stores are depleted, then
taking E. senticosus for more than a few days will begin to drain
whatever is left of those precious resources

Kelp (Laminaria)

Kelp is a good source of iodine, a chemical element that is necessary for many vital functions in the body, including keeping the
thyroid healthy. In some countries like the USA, iodine is added
to table salt, so these populations do not really need to take kelp
supplements. The rest of us can become deficient in iodine from
time to time, and if magical work is affecting the thyroid gland
(common in women magicians), then it may be appropriate to
take kelp.
As with any powerful substance, do a health reading first to see
if your body really needs it, as taking kelp unnecessarily can cause
thyroid issues. Kelp should not be taken if you have a tendency
for an overactive thyroid (it will speed it up more) and if you are
not sure, speak to your doctor.

Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens)

This is an interesting Ayurvedic herb that has a direct action on a
body’s dopamine levels. Sometimes certain forms of magic can
knock out the sensitive balance of various neurotransmitters in the
body, and dopamine is one that is easily knocked out.
The symptomatic picture that would warrant the use of this
herb is fatigue, problems staying in a deep sleep, low sex drive,
poor muscle action, tremors, and the physical effects of stress. It
works strongly on the central nervous system, and is a tonic for
nerves, muscles, and the reproductive system.
It is not wise to take it long-term, but it would probably be
helpful for a month or so if the magician has taken a heavy knock.
It can raise the blood pressure, and it is not a good herb for
someone who has manic, depressive or psychotic tendencies (but
people suffering such illnesses should also not be doing magic).
As with any powerful herb, look it up, check it does not clash with
any medication you are taking, and do a health reading to see if
it would help you.

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Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)

Another Ayurvedic herb, Shatavari is of particular help to women
magicians who are starting to notice menopausal symptoms, and
young female magicians who are suffering from burnout. Like all
herbs, it is not a wonder drug or cure-all, but it can make a real
difference by helping to smooth down the various hormonal
upsets that happen as women approach and then are immersed
in the menopause. It is also excellent for overworked young
women who are drained physically, magically, and emotionally.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

This is a good herb from India that really helps the brain, nervous
system and endocrine system get back on track after a magical
impact. It is a calm, regenerative herb that strengthens while soothing a system that has been knocked out of balance by magical action
or attack. It is not gentle, however, and like most Ayurvedic herbs
it needs to be treated with some respect. It seems to work better
for men than women, though that is not a hard and fast rule.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla, Chamaemelum
nobile)

Chamomile is an often overlooked herb as it is so easily available:
people think it is gentle and therefore of no real use. It is a mistake
to underestimate chamomile’s action. It was well known to the
ancient Egyptians and used in a wide range of applications by their
temple priests.
This herb is wonderful for navigating through the disruptive
power, emotional and magical upheavals that we hit in our late
twenties and early thirties. It is a calming herb, is anti-inflammatory,
and brings with it a subtle strengthening power to frazzled minds
and bodies.
Taking it as a tincture, or drinking it regularly and daily as a
steeped tea, can be very useful when our hormone systems go
crazy. It can be used for many months and will slowly calm things
down, which in turn enables the magician to engage their own
self-healing.

[MyndFull]

Thanks lomax - great suggestions....ive tried some of them over the years.

Chamomile is especially powerful - such a beautiful fragrant herb too to enjoy!
I used it for severe insomnia due to everyday life stress moments in life....it allowed sleep to come easily. Half a teaspoon steeped in hot water for 10 minutes and within half hour of drinking im deeply sleeping!
I grow my own chamomile, so the freshest is very much more powerful than store bought teabags ive tried in the past.

Another herb to try: GYNOSTEMMA / JIAOGULAN TEA It’s known as ‘southern ginseng’ and is a great overall body herbal tonic aimed at restoring imbalance to any body system as its an adaptogen. Many common ailments of blood pressure, hormone imbalance, immune system imbalance its good for. Heart tonic. Ive taken this as tea before bed. I love the mild flavour of this tea.

The plant can be easily grown in many climates, or as an indoor vine, to collect your own leaves for tea. Its not well known in the modern world but has always been a revered vine for its multiple healing/balancing properties.

[lomax]

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[BigJohn]

LOMAX,

what a wonderful thread!

I hope you continue posting more info!

[lomax]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

LOMAX,

what a wonderful thread!

I hope you continue posting more info!

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