Ginseng Root Gender: Masculine Planet: Sun Element: Fire Chakra Colour: Violet Medicinal Uses: anemia (blood), diabetes, insomnia (trouble sleeping), nerve pain, erectile dysfunction, fever, hangover symptoms, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cancer, painful joints, dizziness, headaches, convulsions and fibromyalgia. Ginseng is regarded as a tonic. It is not only used to improve a wide variety … Continue Reading
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Herbs
Solomon`s Seal
Solomon`s Seal Gender: Feminine Planet: Saturn Element: Water Chakra Colour: Yellow Medicinal Uses: Solomon’s Seal is a useful herb for lung disease, especially when there is bleeding in the lung. The part used is the root. The roots are mashed with a little cream and made into a poultice for black eyes, … Continue Reading
Myrrh
Myrrh Gender: Feminine Planet: Moon Element: Water Chakra Colour: Blue Medicinal Uses: Myrrh powder has a beneficial treatment for mild inflammations in the throat and mouth. It acts as a broad-spectrum antiseptic and can be applied directly to sores and wounds. Taken internally in tincture or capsule form, it is a beneficial treatment for loose teeth, … Continue Reading
Orris
Orris Gender: Feminine Planet: Venus Element: Water Chakra Colour: Yellow Its ancient origins are rather mystical. The story goes that an Iris was used at the crowning of King Clovis I or, alternatively, that God himself had sent a vial of oil directly from heaven to anoint the sacred king. … Continue Reading
Cubeb Berry
Cubeb Berry Gender: Masculine Planet: Mars Element: Fire Chakra Colour: Blue Medicinal Uses: Cubeb Berry was used in preparations of tinctures, fluid extracts, oleo-resin compounds, and vapours, which were used for throat complaints. A small percentage of cubeb was commonly included in lozenges designed to alleviate bronchitis, in which the antiseptic properties of the drug … Continue Reading
Marshmallow Leaf
Marshmallow Leaf Gender: Feminine Planet: Moon Chakra Colour: Green Medicinal Uses: Marshmallow leaves can be used externally as a cooling, soothing, anti-inflammatory plaster, or applied as a healing wash to inflamed or irritated skin. They can be applied to any boils or sores, or other types of hardened swellings. Rubbed on insect bites and swellings … Continue Reading
Wood Betony
Wood Betony Gender: Masculine Planet: Jupiter Element: Fire Chakra Colour: Indigo Medicinal Uses: Wood Betony is used for its strengthening and toning properties, particularly for the nervous system and the head. Thus it is indicated for migraines, headache, nervous debility, anxiety and tension. It is astringent and useful … Continue Reading
