HERBAL HEALING

Herbal Healing: Apple (Pyrus malus)

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There are many varieties of apples, all of them having some medicinal and cooking purposes. To list them here would be futile effort, as nearly everyone is familiar with the apple and has a personal favorite. Of the apple trees, perhaps the most beautiful is the crab-apple tree. When in bloom (which unfortunately lasts only a short time), the blossoms are pink and very lovely. They resemble cherry blossoms.

HEALING

To eat an apple going to bed
Will make the doctor beg his bread

Digestion: The malic and tartaric acids in the apple can be attributed to most of the apple’s medicinal properties. They can be used to help balance out the acid in the system, which especially useful for digestive problem. Eat sweet apples if you have too much acid, sour apples if you have too little or are constipated.

Fever: Apple water can be a good drink for bringing down a mild fever. A decoction of apple bark can also be used to cool high fevers.

Skin: Apple cider vinegar can be diluted with mineral water or rose water and splashed on the face in the morning to refresh and restore skin. Or, a cup of apple cider vinegar added to your bath water will make your skin soft and supple.

Teeth: Apples act as a multi-purpose dental aid. Their acidic juices are a natural tooth cleanser, and they are just firm enough to push the gums back so that the border between the teeth and the gums is clean. Sometimes a loose baby tooth can be pulled out by biting into an apple.

CULINARY USES

The taste of apple is familiar to most people, it is tangy, sweet, and juicy. It is found in everything from pie to jelly. But the fruit itself is not the only part used in cooking. The bark of the apple tree produces an edible oil. An alcholic solution has also been used which is called Apple Essence, and is used as a flavouring liquid.

FOLKLORE and HISTORY

Here’s to thee, old apple-tree!
Whence thou may’st bud, and whence thou may’st blow,
Hats full! Caps full!
Bushel – bushel-bags full!
And my pockets full too! Huzza!

According to A Modern Herbal by Mrs. M. Grieve, the above is a toast to health used in an old Christmas Eve ceremony. In Devonshire, England, wassailing was once a popular custom on Christmas Eve. It is nearly forgotten, but the ceremony still exists in remote parts of Devonshire.

If a woman has several suitors and can’t choose just one, she would remove the seeds from an apple. She would then throw them one at a time into a fire, saying the name of one of her suitors with each one. If one of the seeds popped in the fire, she should marry him. Another bit of lore says that a young woman would take a whole apple peel and throw it over her shoulder. If it formed a letter when it landed, that would be the initial of the man she would marry.

In Scandinavian mythology, Idun kept apples in a box that would renew the youth of the gods if eaten.

In Celtic lore, apples are revered as the fruit of the faeries (“fruit of life of the Sidhe”) and are believed to be a passport to the Otherworld.

 

FOLKLORE and HISTORY

Chamomile has a long, rich history. It has been used for a spectrum of purposes for hundreds and perhaps thousands of years all over the world. The Anglo-saxons believed chamomile to be one of the nine holy herbs given by Woden to heal the world, and the Greeks called it “groundapple” because of the sweet, apple-like smell.

In the Middle Ages, it was planted along walkways because stepping on the plant helps it flourish.

Like a camomile bed –
the more it is trodden
the more it will spread

The plant has also been called the “Plant’s Physician”. It is believed that chamomile plants placed throughout the garden contribute to the well-being of all the other plants. When one plant starts to look sickly, place a chamomile plant next to it and it will liven up.

In the old times, the herb’s ability to drive away insects was seen as magical in nature. But today we know that the apple-like scent is what keeps the bugs away.

Gypsies believed that chamomile prevented nightmares, so drinking chamomile tea on a bad night may keep the dreams sweet. A little bit of chamomile under the pillow at night would have the same mystical effect.

Herbal Healing: Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

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Comfrey is a leafy plants, its long stem and large leaves are rough and hairy all over. They are not generally pleasant to touch and make the fingers itch. The flowers grow in clusters and are either pale yellow or purple.

HEALING

Bruises and Breaks: Bruised comfrey roots can be places on fresh cuts and wounds, resulting in a quicker healing process. Comfrey has long been favored in ointment form to quickly heal any sores, bruises, cuts, wounds, and abrasions. A salve made of the fresh herb helps heal and reconnect broken tissue and bones. It has long been revered as the “cure” for a broken bone.

Bug Bites: Comfrey can be comforting for insect bites. Rubbing a fresh comfrey leaf on a bug bite will relieve the pain and irritation.

Arthritis: Softened comfrey roots can be applied to arthritic body parts to relieve the pain and discomfort.

Gout: Nicholas Culpeper contends that “the roots of Comfrey taken fresh, beaten small and spread upon leather and laid upon any place troubled with the gout presently gives ease: and applied in the same manner it eases pained joints and tends to heal running ulcers, gangrenes, mortifications, for which it hath by often experience been found helpful.”

CULINARY USES

Until the late 1970s, it was believed that comfrey was acceptable for internal use. However, later research showed that young comfrey leaves (those most commonly eaten) contain natural poisons, namely alkaloids which may be carcinogenic. It is recommended that comfrey not be ingested in any form whatsoever. Recipes are still available for using comfrey as a remedy for digestive problems; do not use these recipes.

FOLKLORE and HISTORY

Comfrey first came to popularity in the Middle Ages. Its modern name, “comfrey”, evolved from its original name, con firma, which alludes to its power to unite broken bones. Its botanical name, Symphytum, comes from the Greek word “symphyo” meaning “to unite”.

In Herbal Medicine, Dian Dincin Buchman tells of the secrets of Indian bonesetting. Interestingly, there is a “sect” of bonesetters in India who manually set fractures without a cast and use a unique, secret herbal preparation to heal the bone. What is most fascinating is that the bones “heal in a fraction of the time it takes with Western medicine”. Unfortunately, bonesetters are not abundant because they refuse to entrust their secrets with anybody, so the magic of the bonesetters may just die out. But according to Buchman, we may already know one herb that belongs in this secret recipe — comfrey!

Herbal Healing: Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

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Ginger roots creep and spread around underground, while a stalk spikes up bearing narrow leaves and a white or yellow flower. What color your ginger root is depends on where you obtained it, but most store-bought ginger is called black (scalded and unpeeled) or white (peeled). The flowers are quite fragrant, but the root is the only part having any real medicinal use.

HEALING

Stomach: Ginger is every herbalist’s favorite for calming tummy turmoil. Stomach aches, menstrual cramps, morning sickness, and heartburn can all be soothed with a cup of ginger. It can also be excellent for soothing motion sickness, in fact, it may be more powerful for this purpose than familiar medications such as Dramamine. Use 1500-2000 mg for this purpose.

Digestion: A small amount of fresh or powdered ginger will stimulate the digestive system. In cases of gastritis or alcoholic gastritis, a pinch of ginger powder or a slice of the fresh root can be made into a tea to calm this discomforting problem.

Aching Joints: Use ginger to help soothe your aching muscles and joints. Add a couple spoonfuls to a warm bath to soothe your joints. Or, you can brew a tea with ginger to have the same joint-relieving effect.

Cholesterol: Recent studies have shown that ginger may help keep down cholesterol levels. Along with exercise and a healthy diet, ginger tea may be a pleasant way for those with high cholesterol levels to start towards a healthier life.

Menstruation: A ginger tea can be used when the menstrual period is late because of a cold or when cramps are especially severe.

Sore Throat: Treat a sore throat by gargling with a ginger infusion or sucking on a ginger candy. Remember that a little goes a long way! Try the ginger candy recipe under the culinary uses of ginger.

CULINARY USES

Ginger has a spicy-citrusy flavor and is a favorite cooking spice in Asian, East Indian, North African, and Carribean cooking. Here is a unique recipe you may enjoy:

Ginger and Honey Candy

1 pound honey — the darker the better
1 pound walnuts — shelled and chopped coarsely
½ teaspoon ginger
Simmer the honey over low heat and add the walnuts and the ginger. Stire for forty-five minutes over very low heat.

Butter a large platter and pour the candy. Take it away from the heat, and let it stand for a few hours. This can be cut into different shapes with a wet knife.

(From Herbal Medicine by Dian Dincin Buchman)

FOLKLORE and HISTORY

Many centuries ago, English herbalists believed that ginger was a “remedy” for rotting meat. It was also used for many other curious purposes, including insomnia, cold breasts, snakebites, swooning, and bad eyesight.

Ginger was first introduced to Europe by Alexander the Great upon returning from Asia. It quickly became a favorite and no dinner was complete without the herb.

At one time ginger maintained a good reputation as an aphrodisiac (and it still does to some extent). It was believed that even the most prudent women would be transformed into a vixen with the aid of ginger.

Herbal Healing: Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

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The common marigold, or calendula as it is often called, is a flowering plant with pale green leaves and golden orange petals.

HEALING

Skin: An ointment made of marigold petals may be used to soothe and moisturise chapped hands. An infusion of the flowers may also be used in a bath to reduce scars and varicose veins. Calendula (marigold) lotion is also useful to heal painful lesions caused by eczema.

Inflammation: Dip a hand towel in a strong marigold tisane combined with apple cider vinegar. Apply this to the inflammation.

Wounds: Marigold is an excellent healing agent. When placed on an open wound, it speeds healing. It has amazing abilities to cause broken skin to heal very quickly. It can also be used after you’ve had a tooth pulled. Or, taken internally, it can help heal and reduce ulcers.

Insect Stings: Wasp or bee stings can be healed and soothed by rubbing a marigold flower on the affected area. It will relief the pain and irritation and bring any inflammation down.

Fever: An marigold petal infusion or tea can be used to bring down a fever. This will promote perspiration to stop the fever.

 

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