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Healing Herbs Hand out The Herbs we will be working with are Elderberry, Myrrh, Hibiscus, Rose, Benzoin, Cat nip, Peppermint, Stinging Nettle Rose Hip, Lemon Balm, Comfrey, Calendula, and Arnica. This is a basic handout and isn’t meant to be a full education on the uses of herbs for either magical or medicinal purposes. If you need any additional detailed information regarding the material listed, please feel free to reach out to Annwyn or Tiffany and they can guide you in your specific questions. Vocabulary Terms Bark- The rough outer parts of a tree or shrub, often times with aromatic properties Charge- To focus intent into an object Decoction is a method of extraction by boiling of dissolved chemicals from herbal or plant material, which may include stems, roots, bark. Essential Oils - Oils that are very concentrated and very potent. They can also be very expensive. They are oils that are extracted directly from the plant and are not diluted or mixed with any carrier oil. DO not confuse essential oils with fragrance oils. Fragrance oils are synthetic chemical oil. Healing- To bring about positive change in a body, soul, land, home etc Herb- The herbaceous non woody parts of a plant Incense- A blend of herbs which usually contain resins and is used burnt on a live fire or coal; a combination of plants, resins, barks, etc that is often blended together and later burned. Often times used for rituals, offerings, and other magical purposes Infused Oils - Oils that are created using a fresh or dried herb. Fill one jar 1/2 full with herb, and then fill to the top with a carrier oil. Let sit for 3-8 weeks strain and use. Mortar and Pestle- A 2-part stone device used to grind herbs. Plant- any above ground portion of a plant, a green living entity. Ointments- A blend of oils or animal fat, bees wax, and oils Resin- a sticky flammable organic substance, insoluble in water, exuded by some trees and other plants Ritual- A ceremony where energy is raised for a purpose, and the God/ess are honored Root - the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibers. Salve - an ointment typically made from an oil (either vegetable or animal) and a wax (usually bees wax) Simple – using one herb at a time instead of a blend of herbs Teas- A blend of herbs that is infused with hot water and ingested. Wildcrafted- Herbs that are gathered from the wild Wisewoman Way- Using intuition and experience to create recipes rather than exact measurements and reference books. Wortcunning - One who deals strictly with herbs and plants to bring about magic Incense (Kitchen Counter) Essential ingredients for incense Plant, Herb, Root, Bark Resin Oil, Honey, Wine Igniter (such as charcoal) Tools you will need Mortar and pestle Spoon In some cases gloves Bowl Incense Recipe ________ parts Elderberry ________ parts Myrrh ________ parts Hibiscus ________ parts Rose hip ________ parts White rose petals ________ parts Benzoin ________ parts oil / honey / wine Directions: You will be selecting the herbs and resins you want to add to the incense. Place them in your mortar and pestle. You will grind them down. Some people prefer a fine powder while others like large clumps of plant. In this case we will be using a liquid to help bind it together. You will want to make sure your plants and resin are down to a fine powder. After the liquid “honey” has been added you will make little balls by rolling them between your fingers. When finished let them dry and they are ready to burn in about 1-2 weeks. Tea (Kitchen Table) Essential Ingredients for Tea Herbs Tools you will need Tea bag Tea Recipe ________ parts Catnip ________ parts Mint ________ parts Nettle ________ parts Lemon balm ________ parts Rosehip Directions: Mix herbs together. Pour boiling water over herbs when you are ready to ingest and let it sit 510 minutes. Healing salve (Stove) Essential Ingredients for Salve Infused Oil Beeswax Essential Oil Carrier Oil (if not using infused oils) Tools you will need A double boiler (or a sauce pan and bowl) Container for the salve Spoon Salve Recipe (note: your oil mixture should equal about 1 cup) _______ parts Comfrey _______ parts Calendula _______ parts Arnica ¼ cup beeswax Directions: Combine the infused herbal oil and beeswax in a saucepan, and heat on low until the wax is melted. Remove from heat and stir in optional ingredients such as dried herbs and essential oils. Pour into sterilized containers and let cool. Ritual Before we start to make our “herbals” we are going to first create an offering or sacrifice. We have all chosen a bouquet of flowers that will be arranged into a mandala. This is the offering, we will lay it on the foundation of last years ashes. Once the Mandala is created which is a fun and organic process we will then charge the herbs by passing them around in a circle. Each time you have the jar of herbs, focus your intent “healing” into the jar to “charge” the plants with our intent. While we raise energy we will chant…… Oh Great Mother Hear our call Bring Spring Blessings to us all Chart of herbal correspondences Herb/Resin Magical properties Purification, Psychic Abilities, Medicinal Properties Bruises, Contusions, Rheumatic Muscle and joint problems, Inflamed Insect Bites Contraindications Benzoin Purification, Prosperity Hoarseness, Skin Ulcers, Bedsores, Cracked skin Do not use if taking Lithium Calendula Prophetic Dreams, Psychic Powers, Necromancy, Legal Matters Rashes, Cuts, Skin Inflammation, Skin Ulcers, Muscle Spasms, Varicose Veins, Hemorrhoids Do not use if you suffer from Ragweed Allergy, May interfere with anesthesia, May Interfere with sedatives Cat Nip Cat Magic, Love, Beauty, Happiness Mosquito Repellant, Migraines, Colds, Flus, Anxiety, Gas, Arthritis, Hives, Insomnia May interfere with anesthesia, May Interfere with sedatives. Do not use if taking Lithium Comfrey Safety during travel, Money Sprains, Bruises, Osteoarthritis, Skin Ulcers, Wounds, Broken Bones, Heavy Menstruation, Gum Disease MAY cause liver damage if ingested, Do not use if taking Hepatotoxic drugs. Arnica Photo None Elderberry Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Prosperity, Sleep Flu, Cold, Heart Disease, Nerve Pain, Hay Fever, Constipation Hibiscus Lust, Love, Divination High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Loss of Appetite, Heart Disease, Nerve Disease Lemon Balm Love, Healing, Success Anxiety, Coldsores, Colic, Dementia, Insomnia, Migraines, IBS, ADHD, Nervous Stomach Mint Purification, Love, Sleep, Psychic Powers, Healing, Money, Lust, Travel, Exorcism, Protection Protection, Exorcism, Healing, Spirituality IBS, Heartburn, Migraine, Tension Headaches, Nausea, Infections None Indigestion, Ulcers, Colds, Cough, Asthma, Congestion May decrease blood sugar levels so be cautious if diabetic, May interfere with anesthesia, May interfere with blood thinners Myrrh Activates immune system so use with caution if you have an autoimmune disease, Do not use if taking immunosuppressant’s May decrease blood sugar levels so be cautious if diabetic, May lower blood pressure so be cautious if your blood pressure is already low, Minorly interacts with Acetaminophen but decreasing its effectiveness May Interfere with sedatives Nettle Exorcism , Healing, Protection, Lust Osteoarthritis, Hay Fever, Seasonal Allergies, Asthma, Poor Circulation, Wounds Rose Love, Pschic Powers, Healing, Divination, Luck, Protection Infections, Cuts, Bruises, Skin Inflammation, IBS, Fever Rose Hips Same as the Rose + Birth, Cycle of Death and rebirth, nourishment, and beauty Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Infections, Fever, IBS, Cold’s, Flu’s May decrease blood sugar levels so be cautious if diabetic, May lower blood pressure so be cautious if your blood pressure is already low, May interfere with blood thinners, May Interfere with sedatives, Do not use if taking Lithium May interfere with blood thinners, Do not use if taking Lithium, May decrease blood sugar levels so be cautious if diabetic. May interfere with blood thinners, Do not use if taking Lithium, May decrease blood sugar levels so be cautious if diabetic.