The biggest thing that brought me to Paganism/Wicca is alternative healing through herbalism and crystal healing. I had been on many different medications and dealing with all sorts of side effects. Through the use of herbs and crystals I found them to be magickal and began to study them in that context. While I had used herbs for some applications like menstrual cramps and upset stomach, I did not until I became quite ill and nothing worked that I began to delve into the study of herbalism. That was seven years ago. I have been working on a Master Herbalist Certification for quite some time.
Here is a list of some of the books that I refer to in my library (I hope this list helps):
I have many others.
While we use a derivative from herbs to make modern medicines (of which I am on several because of a heart condition); I do believe that many of the side effects that we experience from medicines is because when drugs are made, only a portion of the DNA from the plant is used. It is not used holistically or synergistically. Scientists have not figured out how all of the plant's DNA work together, so leaving one important piece impacts the drugs effectiveness; hence causing those pesky side effects. Just my opinion from studying how medicines are created and allopathic (treating the symptoms) and holistic practices (treating the whole body, mind, and spirit and determining where the dis-ease is coming from).
As far as magically, I use lavendar for calming and healing; frankincense and myrrh in cleansing and as my temple/ritual incense; espand in warding away negativity and was given as a gift from a Persian friend of mine (used frequently in her culture and taught to her by her mother.) I give an offering of catnip to the Goddess Bast (and my Midnight loves it too!)
I also herbs in household products. Lemon is great in vinegar for cleaning and as an antibacterial to clean countertops; garlic, cayenne, vinegar, and dish soap is great as a insect pesticide.
I love herbs and try to use them everyday; their applications are endless!
Until next lesson, Blessed Be!
Rev. Candy S. Lacey-Partlow
Rose Oak Interfaith Ministries/
Coven of the Three-Fold Path
rev.cslacey@hotmail.com
Here is a list of some of the books that I refer to in my library (I hope this list helps):
1. Wisdom of the Plant Devas, Thea Summer Deer, Bear & Co., 2011.
2. Herbal Medicine and Spirit Healing the Wise Woman Way, Susun Weed. www.susunweed.com
3. Peterson's Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs. Steven Foster and James A. duke, Houghton Mifflin Company, 2000.
4. A Modern Herbal, Margaret Grieve, Dover Publication, 1971.
5. A Compendium of Herbal Magick, Paul Beryl, Phoneix Publishing, 1998.
6. The Cherokee Herbal, J.T. Garrett, Bear & Company, 2003.
I have many others.
While we use a derivative from herbs to make modern medicines (of which I am on several because of a heart condition); I do believe that many of the side effects that we experience from medicines is because when drugs are made, only a portion of the DNA from the plant is used. It is not used holistically or synergistically. Scientists have not figured out how all of the plant's DNA work together, so leaving one important piece impacts the drugs effectiveness; hence causing those pesky side effects. Just my opinion from studying how medicines are created and allopathic (treating the symptoms) and holistic practices (treating the whole body, mind, and spirit and determining where the dis-ease is coming from).
As far as magically, I use lavendar for calming and healing; frankincense and myrrh in cleansing and as my temple/ritual incense; espand in warding away negativity and was given as a gift from a Persian friend of mine (used frequently in her culture and taught to her by her mother.) I give an offering of catnip to the Goddess Bast (and my Midnight loves it too!)
I also herbs in household products. Lemon is great in vinegar for cleaning and as an antibacterial to clean countertops; garlic, cayenne, vinegar, and dish soap is great as a insect pesticide.
I love herbs and try to use them everyday; their applications are endless!
Until next lesson, Blessed Be!
Rev. Candy S. Lacey-Partlow
Rose Oak Interfaith Ministries/
Coven of the Three-Fold Path
rev.cslacey@hotmail.com
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