Healing herbs

Healing herbs were probably the reason witches, shamans, priests and healers became so powerful. The possibility of curing another human being is one of the noblest actions a person can do. Humankind has had it's share of selfishness and countless wars, but also, among these very villages and nations the desire to heal and help others has also existed. This wisdom was slowly acquired by man and many uses and procedures for a certain herb developed.

You have to admire the first healers that figured out herbs could help health and it's simply amazing the sophistication some cultures achieved in their knowledge of healing herbs. Some ointments and formulas require several herbs that blossom at different times during the year. The healer had to store one herb and then wait for the right time to harvest the other one and combine them together. Today, we have the wealth of several cultures that used different herbs, each available in their own locations and developed excellent ways to restore health. Even if modern medicine looks down on herbal remedies and healing herbs, the tradition of how they cure is valuable and is proving to be even better than medicine in many ways.

Healing herbs like Valeriana depress the central nervous system, soothes and relieves pain. Help epilepsy, anxiety and giddiness. It is an antispasmodic, calmative, diuretic, sedative and stimulant!

Yohimbe has a bad reputation, mostly because it is not prepared correctly or because something else is offered. The strong bark should be brewed for 30 minutes so the alkaloids are released. It causes an erection that can last for several hours.

Other healing herbs are artemisa and red raspberry. Artemisa has a very potent ingredient, called thujone. Because of it's qualities, much has been said about this plant. It is a strong neurotoxin, antiseptic, antispasmodic, mental restorative and stimulant. Used to stimulate the brain, for nervous diseases, menstrual cramps and also induces menstruation. Will help with bad breath, indigestion, gout, liver ailments and kills intestinal worms. Red raspberry is good to use during pregnancy and childbirth usually as a tea.

For migraines the healing herbs recommended are Valerian and Wood Betony. Valerian is probably one of the best known for this purpose. Wood Betony can be taken as tea, three times a day. The dry herb is also smoked as tobacco.

Healing herbs for insomnia are Cannabis (Marihuana) and Cowslip. Cannabis eases pain and induces sleep. Good for neuralgia, gout and delirium tremens. The active ingredients do not last long, and should be kept sealed and in an airtight compartment. Cowslip strengthens the nerves and the brain. It's a sedative and antispasmodic.