Disclaimer All herbal or plant uses or health benefit discussions on this website, are for informational and educational use only and are not
intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any diseases. The
information here is not provided by medical (allopathic) professionals
and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your physician before beginning any course of treatment. It can be noted that people have used these traditions throughout history without complication. These
herbal formulas have also been used in conjunction with allopathic medical
regimen in the restorative process without interference. Herbal treatments, rather than being palliative however, generally seek to treat the whole person, strengthening the body's natural ability to heal itself. Appreciatively,
more allopathic physicians and institutions are embracing the wonders
of natural herbal medicine in their practices.
Welcome . . .
Herbalism is, and has
always been, a people's medicine. In a pinch, to save a life, to know
what bulb to dig out of the garden or what plant to retrieve from the
larder is a precious wisdom that is the birth right of every human
being. It is a practical knowledge paired with a loving intimacy that
is conveyed from one generation to the next.
Herbalism
encompasses a nurturing attitude towards Earth and it's life, it is an
apprenticeship of living based on respect for the diversity of our
plant friends, cooperation with and between plants and people,
generosity of knowledge between people, and maintaining the traditions
of passing on knowledge to the next generation so that Herbalism may
always remain a "Medicine of the People."
We hope you will enjoy this growing section on traditional herbal uses, and that the information is fun as well as practical .
Elderberry Summer Michaelson ~ Dec. 2009 It is coming upon us, that time of year where we intermix with peoples of various contagious sicknessess . . . but let us not fear the proper nourishment of our immune systems! The Elderberry Shrub, otherwise
known as Sambucus nigra.
Caprifoliaceae. is a good immune ally to have stored in the cupboard. All parts
of the Elder Shrub have medicinal qualities, albeit the twigs bark and roots
are to only be used under medical supervision. Medicinally, Elder is
anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory; a useful topical treatment for
burns, infections and rashes (the leaves can be used for this purpose too); and
salves can be made from the berries, teas, syrups and extracts. For more of this article and wonderful recipes click here.
