Friday, February 5, 2010

Teas to Help

So we all know that before modern medicine nature was used to cure all. Most of those old cures are lost to modern knowledge but there is a surge in Herbalist Training and at some colleges it's an available course.
Of course you also have those people who have studied it from the knees of person in their family. Allot of Wiccans, and other "pagan" faiths, who have practiced since birth, raised in the tradition or faith, have these knowledge's passed down. I am currently lucky enough to know one who is more than willing to help with advice for different ailments. (Which i am more than happy to do since it keeps money in my wallet and my kids out of a doctor office. Also leaving their systems "virginal" to modern medicine so it's more effective when used.)

Here are some of the things he's shared with me -

for congestion -
Sprig of Rosemary
Sprig of Sage
heat water till it's just about to boil then pour over sage n rosemary. Let it steep till you have tea and drink. Mix in sugar or honey to sweeten cuz it's bitter.
(i use an infuser with my tea pot so i don't have any dregs to worry about getting in my tea. I also slice the rosemary leaves and sage leaves so the the oils are more easily let out and let it steep about 15 min)

for pink eye -
Parsley Flakes
Meat Tenderizer
Crushed Thyme
Room-Temp Water
mix together and Strain. Strain Well (this stuff will burn or scratch the eyeball if it isn't out of the water) Use the water from this as drops or a flush.

for an upset tummy - nauseousness- (from Gabe)
Bit of Ginger Root (peeled)
heat water for tea (just about to boil) and pour over root in tea pot. Let steep bout 15 min then remove root and chill till it's cold. (if you drink it warm your gonna throw up cuz it's nasty hot)