aryangentile666
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First off, I apologize for spreading ww3 fear to those who may have been influenced (newbs). I did not realize the full implications of reversing the Torah.Hail Fuhrer Adolph Hitler, Hail High Priest Maxine Dietrich and HAIL OMNISCIENT AND OMNIPOTENT FATHER SATAN !!
If any of this is out of sink with Demonology then please correct me
Tarot (Royal Road) Herbalogy
(ETHER)
0. The Fool
GINSENG:Ginseng is a tonic and demulcent. Ginseng is considered the herb of ‘Cosmic Energy’. The Ginseng root is used to strengthen all deficiencies and weaknesses.Symbolically, Ginseng is used for colds, flus and weakened states of being, and for problems with assimilating food. Ginseng is also used for personal support.The Divine meaning tells of detached innocence, unfettered energy and the freedom to roam and enjoy.
1. The Magician
ASTRALAGUS:Astragalus is the herb associated with The Magician. It is a herb of creativity and is a digestive and a diuretic. It is the most powerful of herbal immune tonics.Symbolically, Astragalus is used to aid poor assimilation of food and drink, as well as ideas and notions. It is also useful for weakness, fatigue and sluggishness and aids those who have a tendency to feel the cold.The Divine meaning is creativity, unlimited possibilities and the ability to undertake whatever one decides.
2. The High Priestess
PEONY:Peony relates to intuition, mystery, inner-knowledge, wisdom, beauty, grace and the ‘Yin’ or female principle. Peony is an anti-spasmodic and emmenagogue. Peony is the herb of ‘intuition’. It is commonly used in gynaecology. The root promotes internal circulation, and it relieves spasms. Peony is symbolically used for tension, nervousness, stress and for the relief of menstrual cramps. Peony, emotionally, can be used to promote one to speak up for oneself. Yin and Yang is the symbol for Peony.
3. The Empress
DON QUAI:Don Quai is an emmenagogue and a tonic for the blood and hormones. It regulates the menstrual cycle and helps to relieve cramping, as well as aiding fertility. Don Quai is considered to be the supreme tonic for women and is often called the ‘female Ginseng’.Symbolically, Don Quai can be used for emotional and physical coldness, and for a lack of warmth and compassion for others. Don Quai can also be used for poor circulation and a lack of creativity.Don Quai, in a Divinatory context, relates to ‘Mother Nature’. It tells of new life and possibilities, abundance and fruitfulness.
4. The Emperor
ARACTYLODES:The herb associated with The Emperor is Atractylodes. It is a carminative, diuretic and tonic. The root of Atractylodes is used for increasing the power of digestion and for increasing personal energy. It also reduces abdominal bloating and gas.Symbolically, Atractylodes is used for difficulty in assimilating ideas and/or situations. It is also used to aid a weak digestion and elimination.Divinatory-wise, Atractylodes gives one the power or organization. It can also be used for protection, and tells of greatness and importance achieved.
5. The Heirophant
SAGE:Sage is a carminative and an aromatic. It can be used in cooking to prevent gas and indigestion. Sage leaves strengthen and heal in the treatment of both chronic and acute diseases. Sage leaves are burned as incense during religious ceremonies amongst ancient and today’s Native American Indians.
6. The Lovers
PARSLEY:Parsley is a diuretic and digestive. The roots are considered an aphrodisiac. It is said to counteract impotence, and both the leaves and the roots are used as a digestive and diuretic.Symbolically, Parsley is used for a lack of love and attraction to others. It is also used to counteract self-centeredness and a tendency to stress and anger.
7. The Chariot
CYPRESS:Cypress is a diuretic and a tonic. Cypress regulates the energy of the whole body and can be used to counteract moodiness and mood swings, symptoms that come and go and trouble digesting food. Cypress can also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle.Symbolically, Cypress is used for regulating one’s energy and for stabilizing the emotions.The Divinatory meaning of Cypress is the knowledge of inner-power and strengths, as well as the ability to regulate one’s life to manifest one’s highest potential. Cypress is also for triumph and will.
8. Strength
CAYENNE (CASPICUM):Cayenne stimulates the circulation of the blood and raises the energy, vitality and enthusiasm. It counteracts the effects of indigestion and stops bleeding. Cayenne is the herb to take when other herbs seem not to be working properly as it enhances the effects and encourages them to work at the highest level.Symbolically, Cayenne is used for coldness, lack of vitality, isolation and blockages on all levels.The Divinatory meaning is for power, strength and the courage to face all outer challenges.
9. The Hermit
LICORICE:Licorice is a demulcent, a tonic, an anti-poison and an aperient. Licorice is called the ‘Peacemaker’ herb as it has a calming effect on the mind. Licorice can be used for ulcers, indigestion and food poisoning. Licorice can also be used for argumentative or quarrelsome people, and for nervousness and irritability. Symbolically, Licorice is used for difficulty feeling at peace within.The Divinitory meaning of Licorice tells of a ‘light bearer’ for others, by enlightenment and teaching by example. It also tells of inner-attainment and humility.
10. The Wheel of Fortune
SLIPPERY ELM:Slippery Elm is a demulcent, a nutritive tonic and emmenagogue. Slippery Elm is used for ulcers, healing wounds and for treating irritated lungs and throat.Symbolically, Slippery Elm is used for healing, uniting and for comfort and soothing purposes. It may also be used to aid people who have problems accepting, be that foods, beverages, ideas, concepts and others.
11. Justice
PLANTAIN:The herb Plantain is an anti-inflammatory, a diuretic and an alterative. Plantain adjusts head and body metabolism. It is used as a poultice for infections, wounds and injuries.Plantain can be used as a tea for bladder infections and hepatitis.
12. The Hanged Man
KELP:Kelp is a demulcent and a dissolvent of tumors. It can stimulate the thyroid, remove goiters and stimulate the metabolism (related to Neptune) and is often used for one who has a lack of compassion.Symbolically, Kelp is used for hardening towards life, a lack of compassion and harshness and callousness when dealing with others. Kelp symbolizes the returning to the source and tells of initiation, of inner commitment and spiritual breakthroughs.The Divinatory meaning is ‘finding one’s own’.
13. Death
ELDERFLOWERS:Elderflowers are an alterative and diaphoretic. Elderflowers are traditionally planted in cemeteries as a protection against negative spirits and energies.Elderflowers can be made into teas for cold and fever, and to purify the blood and to remove putrefaction and to clear the skin. Symbolically, Elderflowers are used for clearing the past, for letting go of old ways of being, and for protecting oneself from possible karmic reactions of past deeds.The Divinatory meaning for Elderflowers is ‘re-birth’. It tells of the beginning of the new, and suggests letting go of the past, and things no longer needed in one’s life.
14. Temperance
ECHINACEA:Echinacea is the herb of purification and stimulates the body’s innate defenses, being the immune system.Echinacea tempers heat, and as a tonic it regulates all the inflammatory process. As an herbal anti-biotic, Echinacea can be used for any infection or inflamed condition.Echinacea is a wonderful preventative of colds and flus and builds up the immune system.Symbolically, Echinacea is used for achieving strength through purity, and tells that beauty emanates from one who is pure of heart. Echinacea is also used for protecting oneself from heated arguments and angry or aggressive situations.The Divinatory meaning of Echinacea is to strengthen oneself against harmful outside influences, for fortification and for testing oneself.
15. The Devil
LOBELIA:Lobelia is an anti-spasmodic, a stimulant, an expectorant and an anti-nausea agent. t is used for asthma, lung problems, relieving spasms, nervous tension, cramps and to induce vomiting.Symbolically, Lobelia is used for breaking old habits and letting go of cares and worries. It is also for those who need to be more playful.The Divinatory meaning for Lobelia is for frivolity, playfulness and make-believe. It is also used to ‘lighten up’.
16. The Tower
GARLIC:
Garlic is a stimulant, an aromatic, a calmative, an anti-biotic, a tonic and an emmenagogue. It is used for digestive and circulatory problems, and also for lung and bronchial problems.Garlic’s strong odour will cut through most blockages and obstacles, which is why historically it has been known as the ‘Herb of Breakthroughs’. When other antibiotics fail or do not work, use garlic.Symbolically, Garlic is used for personal breakthroughs in relationships and for becoming more attentive to others. It also helps one to become more tolerant and more flexible.The Divinatory meaning is to make one humble. Garlic prepares the way for true realizations and awakening the truth.
17. The Star
SKULLCAP:Skullcap is a nerve nutrient and alterative. It releases the nerves and counteracts addictions. Skullcap calms the mind and heart and prepares the way for meditation. Symbolically, it tells of the need to look inward and to focus on that which is subtle within oneself in order to find inner-peace.The Divinatory meaning for Skullcap is meditation, distant vision, goals and dreams.
18. The Moon
LEMON BALM:Lemon Balm is a diaphoretic and a cooling agent, and it is used as a tea to induce sweating, to treat colds and reduce fevers. Lemon Balm is calming and relaxing and counteracts moodiness and melancholy.Symbolically, Lemon Balm is used for one who is brooding and melancholic. It is for one who is longing for the past and has trouble accepting the present.The Divinatory meaning is indicative of the cool, reserved, instinctual person. It is also for ‘evolution’.
19. The Sun
ANGELICA:Angelica is a stimulant, a carminative, an emmenagogue and a calming tonic. It warms the blood and promotes circulation and also counteracts rheumatic problems and body stiffness.Symbolically, Angelica is used for a cold, withdrawn person, who has a tendency to stay inside a lot, not exposing themselves to the light of the Sun. Angelica indicates an anti-social person who is withdrawn and morose.The Divinatory meaning is warmth, openness, friendliness, happiness, earthly joy and contentment.
20. Judgement
GOLDEN SEAL:Golden Seal is an alterative, a tonic, a conigogue and is used as an anti-biotic to dry up mucous discharge and to purify the blood and lymphatic system. Symbolically, Golden Seal is used for an extremely over-indulgent person - one who eats too many sweets, has cravings for extremes of pleasure and fun at the expense of one’s own being.The Divinatory meaning for Golden Seal is renewal, changes, awakening to the truth and new possibilities.
21. The World
COMFREY:Comfrey is a demulcent and vulnerary and promotes healing. It is a tonic and an alterative. In ancient times, comfrey was known as ‘knit-bone’ as it was used to heal broken bones and the like.Comfrey was used both externally and internally to unite torn flesh and broken bones. The tea made from the comfrey leaf is an alterative against fevers and lung infections. The root is taken as a demulcent for ulcers and internal injuries and bleeding, as well as to moisten and strengthen the lungs.Symbolically, comfrey is used for healing and for pulling things together within oneself and in one’s outer circumstances.The Divinatory meaning is to ‘unite’ - to join together. Comfrey is to encompass the whole and to experience the supreme feeling of union, healing and success.
(WATER)
Ace of Cups
LOTUS:The peduncle of the Lotus is used as an astringent for bleeding and haemorrhages and also for bloody stools and retention of lochia. The stamen of the lotus are used for premature ejaculation, involuntary seminal emissions, nocturnal emissions and frequent urination. The seeds of lotus are used for spontaneous ejaculation, vaginal discharge, insomnia, palpitations, chronic diarrhea and for a lack of appetite. The plume is used for nervousness, thirst and hypertension, and the root is eaten as a food to strengthen the heart and lungs.
2 of Cups
UVA URSI:Uva Ursi is a diuretic, an astringent and an anti-biotic. Uva Ursi is used as a urinary astringent for all genitourinary conditions. Uva Ursi is also taken to help restore normal blood sugar levels in diabetes. Uva Ursi can be taken after childbirth to prevent infections and helps to restore the womb back to normal size.
3 of Cups
TRILLIUM:Trillium is a diuretic, an astringent and an emmenagogue, an antiseptic, an expectorant, a diaphoretic and an ultrative.Trillium root is used for most feminine disorders associate with the monthly cycle and for excessive or insufficient bleeding. Trillium is also used as an expectorant and diaphoretic for upper respiratory problems, colds and influenza. Trillium is a balancing herb.
4 of Cups
BURDOCK:Burdock is a diuretic, an ultrative, a nutritive and a blood cleanser. The Burdock root is used as a diuretic for skin diseases and urinary disorders. The seed are often used for skin diseases and fevers.
5 of Cups
HORSETAIL:Horsetail is a diuretic, an astringent and an alterative that is used for inflammatory urinary tract infections, and also for the inflammation of arthritic and rheumatic disorders.
6 of Cups
WATERMELON:Watermelon is a diuretic and refrigerant and the seeds are used to treat fluid retention and all urinary disorders.
7 of Cups
JUNIPER BERRIES:Juniper Berries are a diuretic, carminative and an aromatic.Juniper Berries make a warming tonic and diuretic and can be used for most non-inflammatory urinary disorders. Juniper Berries can also be used for fl
8 of Cups
GRAVEL ROOT:Gravel Root is a tonic and a diuretic which is used to help dissolve urinary stones. It is used to treat urinary weakness and both excessive and lack of urine.
9 of Cups
QUAW VINE:Squaw Vine is known as the ‘female tonic’ and is a diuretic, an alterative, an astringent and a parturient. Squaw Vine is used to treat most gynaecological complaints and for infertility in women. Squaw Vine is taken with Raspberry Leaf throughout pregnancy in order to prepare the womb for birth and alleviate birth pains.
10 of Cups
MARIJUANA (CANNABIS):Marijuana is an anti-spasmodic, a hypnotic, and is known as a narcotic. Marijuana can be made into an alcoholic extract and can be applied topically for the relief of joint aches and pains. If Marijuana is abused it can be disasterous to the adrenal glands and can cause deep-seated emotional disorders, and can promote a lack of motivation and willpower. It can also cause male impotence.
Page of Cups
DAMIANA:Damiana is a tonic and an aphrodisiac for both men and women. Damiana is especially potent in its fresh state.
Knight of Cups
SARSAPARILLA:Sarsaparilla is an alterative, a tonic and an aphrodisiac. As a tonic, Sarsaparilla enhances male sexual energies.Sarsaparilla is used for liver, stomach and skin disorders.
Queen of Cups
LADY’S MANTLE:Lady’s Mantle is an astringent and homeostatic. It is especially useful for invigorating and strengthening the female reproductive system. Lady’s Mantle counteracts hemorrhage and excessive menstrual bleeding.
King of Cups
SAW PLAMETTO:Saw Palmetto is a tonic and nutritive, and promotes the development of all the glands in the body. Saw Palmetto is said to increase muscles and flesh and enlarges the mammary glands of women. It is also used to promote potency and fertility in both and women. Saw Palmetto is also used to treat prostrate problems.
(FIRE)
Ace of Rods
YARROW:Yarrow is a diaphoretic, an astringent, vulnerary and anti-spasmodic.Yarrow is use to promote surface circulation and sweating for colds, influenza and fevers. Yarrow will also relieve internal congestion and thus relieves menstrual cramps. - In the Southern Hemisphere - December, January and February - In the Northern Hemisphere - June, July and August
2 of Rods
BASIL:Basil is a calmative, a diaphoretic and an inflammatory.Basil is called the ‘Royal Herb’ for Italian cooking, and can be taken as a tea for stomach upsets, for gas, colds, influenza and fevers.
3 of Rods
SAFFRON:Saffron is a stimulant, a diaphoretic, a carminative and an emmenagogue.Saffron is used for all circulatory disorders and promotes pelvic circulation.Saffron is also used as a flavouring in cooking, but should only be used in minute amounts.
4 of Rods
FENNEL SEED:Fennel Seed is an aromatic and a mild stimulant and carminative.Fennel Seed aids digestion, eliminates gas and congestion of the gastrointestinal tract.
5 of Rods
TUMERIC:Turmeric is a stimulant, a mild emmenagogue and a decongestant. It is a carminative for circulatory problems caused by liver disorders and is an excellent tonic for women to regulate the menses.
6 of Rods
HAWTHORN:Hawthorn is a heart tonic and an expectorant. It promotes healthy blood circulation and helps with digestion and appetite.Hawthorn can be used for all heart problems, as it brings balance into the blood pressure, and relives pain in the heart.
7 of Rods
WILD GINGER:Wild Ginger is used as an emmenagogue, a stimulant and an anti-rheumatic.Wild Ginger helps with delayed menses, poor blood circulation and rheumatic complaints. Wild Ginger is a warming herb.
8 of Rods
SASSAFRAS:Sassafras is a demulcent, an ultrative and a stimulant. It is also a diuretic and aromatic.Sassafras is used for blood purification and skin eruptions. It is also excellent for sores, boils, cancer and urinary problems.
9 of Rods
BAYBERRY BARK:Bayberry Bark is a stimulant, an astringent and is used for colds and flu, to promote circulation, whilst at the same time toning and contracting flaccid tissue.The powder of Bayberry Bark is used externally as a dentifrice for receding gums.
10 of Rods
PRICKLY ASH BARK:Prickly Ash Bark is a stimulant and ulterative, and is used for circulating problems. Prickly Ash Bark is also used for coldness, arthritis, rheumatic disorders, stiffness and to detoxify the body.
Page of Rods
SHEPHERD’S PURSE:Shepherd’s Purse is an astringent and a haemostatic for bleeding. It is advisable to use only the fresh root of the Shepherd’s Purse plant, either fresh or as a tincture.
Knight of Rods
ACONITE:Aconite is a metabolic stimulant and is excellent for a low metabolism, coldness and rheumatic and arthritic complaints.Aconite must only be used in special detoxified form which is available at Chinese pharmacies, or in minute homeopathic doses as it is very poisonous.
Queen of Rods
RASPBERRY LEAF:Raspberry Leaf is an astringent and an anti-inflammatory.Raspberry Leaf aids pelvic circulation in the female reproductive organs and also aids in childbirth.As an anti-inflammatory, Raspberry Leaf is used for fevers and is good for nausea and motion sickness.
King of Rods
CINNAMON:Cinnamon is a stimulant, an astringent, carminative and an aromatic.Cinnamon is used for coldness, poor digestion and for raising the general body metabolism.
(AIR)
Ace of Swords
CHAMOMILE:Chamomile is a calmative, an anti-spasmodic, a digestant and a mild apparient. Chamomile is used to calm all feelings of stress and nervous tension. Chamomile is excellent for indigestion and colic, for irregular bowels and cramps and is high in easily-assimilated calcium.
2 of Swords
PASSIONFLOWER:Passionflower is a nervine and an anti-spasmodic. It is used for insomnia, nervousness, irritability, stress and othernervous complaints.
3 of Swords
PLEURISY ROOT:Pluerisy Root is an expectorant, a demulcent, and an anti-inflammatory. Pluerisy Root is used for pleurisy and clears the mucus from the lungs and bronchioles.
4 of Swords
MULLEIN:Mullein is an expectorant, a demulcent, calmative and anti-inflammatory and an anti-spasmodic. Mullein is used for upper respiratory complaints and relieves mucus and congestion of the lungs. Mullein is a mild calmative and is used topically to relieve pain.
5 of Swords
MISTLETOE:The herb Mistletoe is a nervine and an anti-spasmodic. It regulates the blood pressure, treats cancer and calms the nervous system.* Contra-indication: The berries of the Mistletoe are extremely toxic.
6 of Swords
VERVAIN:Vervain is an alterative, a hepatic, a bitter and an anti-spasmodic.Vervain is used for nervousness and irritability caused by a congested liver and gall bladder. Vervain is also used for pre-menstrual tension and alleviates symptoms.
7 of Swords
WOOD BETONY:The herb Wood Betony is used as a nervine and an aperients. It is useful for all nervous afflictions and conditions.
8 of Swords
BLACK COHOSH:Black Cohosh is an anti-spasmodic, a nervine, an emmenagogue and a tonic. Black Cohosh is used for all neurological afflictions, and for epilepsy, corea and to alleviate pain.Black Cohosh is used for the liver, hepatitis, childbirth, pre-menstrual cramps and pains. Black Cohosh may also be used to promote the menses.
9 of Swords
VALERIAN:The herb Valerian is a nervine, an anti-spasmodic and a tonic.Valerian is a warming stimulant in some cases, and it is used for nervousness, pain and insomnia.
10 of Swords
EDHEDRA:Ephedra is a diaphoretic, a stimulant and an anti-rheumatic and an emmenagogue. It is used for all upper-respiratory afflictions and also for acute rheumatic problems.
Page of Swords
DILL:Dill is an anti-spasmodic, a carminative and an aromatic. Dill is used as a tea or alcohol for digestive upsets and for colic in young children. Dill can also be used for nervous conditions brought about by digestive upsets and vice versa.
Knight of Swords
WILD CHERRY BARK:Wild Cherry Bark is an expectorant, an astringent, a digestant and an anti-spasmodic. It can be used for coughs, for chronic and acute bronchial and lung problems.
Queen of swords
WILD CHERRY BARK:Wild Cherry Bark is an expectorant, an astringent, a digestant and an anti-spasmodic. It can be used for coughs, for chronic and acute bronchial and lung problems.
King of Swords
ST. JOHN’S WORT:St John’s Wort is a vulnerary, a nervine and an astringent, an expectorant and a carminative. St John’s Wort is used for injuries and for easing insomnia, for bed wetting, stomach aches, colic and uterine cramps.
(EARTH)
Ace of Pentacles
Whole Grains (various food grains). Whole grains are a tonic, a nutritive and is the basis of all sound nutrition. Wholegrains raise and regulate the body’s energy and generally balances the metabolism of the body.
2 of Pentacles
YELLOW DOCK:Yellow Dock is an alterative and a blood tonic. It is a mild laxative which is used to stimulate the secretion of bile through the liver, and also to purify the blood and the whole system in general. Yellow Dock can also be used to raise the Iron levels in the blood (such as to treat symptoms such as anemia etc)
3 of Pentacles
GENTIAN:Gentian is a bitter tonic and an alterative and can be made into ‘alcoholic bitters’ with similar herbs. Gentian is also used with other herbs as a treatment for herpes and venereal disease. A few drops taken in water before meals stimulates the secretion of hydro-colic acid to aid digestion.
4 of Pentacles
CASCARA BARK:Cascara Bark is a tonic, a laxative and a cholagogue. Cascara Bark promotes bowel movement and the discharge of bile from the liver. Cascara Bark is generally used as a cleanser for the intestinal tract.
5 of Pentacles
MUGWORT:Mugwort is a bitter, a digestive tonic, a cholagogue, an anti-spasmodic, a parasiticide and an emmenagogue. Mugwort leaves are made into alcoholic bitters, and a teaspoon taken before meals will stimulate the appetite. A Mugwort powder or tea can also be taken when fasting to eliminate intestinal parasites. Mugwort promotes the menses and relieves painful spasm and cramping. The strong bitterness of the herb represents a process of both internal and external purification.
6 of Pentacles
HOPS:Hops is a digestive tonic, a nervine, a relaxant, a diuretic and a hypnotic. The Hops’ flowers are used to relieve nervousness, to aid digestion, to relieve fevers and to promote urination.
7 of Pentacles
RHUBARB:Rhubarb is a laxative and an astringent. The Rhubarb root is used to promote bowel movement, to aid digestion and to relieve blood in the stools.
8 of Pentacles
GINGER:Ginger is a stimulant, a diaphoretic, a carminative and an anti-spasmodic as and an emmenagogue. Ginger is used for poor assimilation of food and for the relief of motion-sickness and spasmodic cramps. Fresh Ginger root is made into a tea to be taken for the relief of colds and fevers.
9 of Pentacles
DARK GRAPES:Dark Grapes are a nutritive, a blood tonic and a diuretic. The root is a nutritive for the blood as it is very high in iron. The leaves are used as an astringent and a mild alterative for inflammatory conditions.
10 of Pentacles
WILD JAM ‘WILD YAM’:Wild Jam is an anti-spasmodic and a diaphoretic. Wild Jam is used for liver and gall bladder problems, thus helping to prevent and assimilate gas.
Page of Pentacles
BLUE FLAG:Blue Flag is an ulterative, a diuretic, a cologague and a laxative and promotes salivation. The root is use for all chronic and acute liver disorders and also for blood purification.
Knight of Pentacles
ELECAMPANI:Elecampani is a digestive, an expectorant and a carminative.Elecampani helps to treat and prevent the formation of mucus in the lungs, cures coughs and aids digestion.
Queen of Pentacles
MARSHMALLOW:Marshmallow is a demulcent, a nutritive, an anti-inflammatory and a soothing vulnerary. Marshmallow is used to treat ulcers and sores and soothes irritations such as urinary stones. It then promotes healing. Marshmallow can be applied as a poultice for inflamed wounds and injuries.
King of Pentacles
ALFALFA:Alfalfa is a nutritive, a tonic, a diuretic and an ulterative. Alfalfa is useful for regulating weight and as a treatment for arthritis and rheumatism.
If any of this is out of sink with Demonology then please correct me
Tarot (Royal Road) Herbalogy
(ETHER)
0. The Fool
GINSENG:Ginseng is a tonic and demulcent. Ginseng is considered the herb of ‘Cosmic Energy’. The Ginseng root is used to strengthen all deficiencies and weaknesses.Symbolically, Ginseng is used for colds, flus and weakened states of being, and for problems with assimilating food. Ginseng is also used for personal support.The Divine meaning tells of detached innocence, unfettered energy and the freedom to roam and enjoy.
1. The Magician
ASTRALAGUS:Astragalus is the herb associated with The Magician. It is a herb of creativity and is a digestive and a diuretic. It is the most powerful of herbal immune tonics.Symbolically, Astragalus is used to aid poor assimilation of food and drink, as well as ideas and notions. It is also useful for weakness, fatigue and sluggishness and aids those who have a tendency to feel the cold.The Divine meaning is creativity, unlimited possibilities and the ability to undertake whatever one decides.
2. The High Priestess
PEONY:Peony relates to intuition, mystery, inner-knowledge, wisdom, beauty, grace and the ‘Yin’ or female principle. Peony is an anti-spasmodic and emmenagogue. Peony is the herb of ‘intuition’. It is commonly used in gynaecology. The root promotes internal circulation, and it relieves spasms. Peony is symbolically used for tension, nervousness, stress and for the relief of menstrual cramps. Peony, emotionally, can be used to promote one to speak up for oneself. Yin and Yang is the symbol for Peony.
3. The Empress
DON QUAI:Don Quai is an emmenagogue and a tonic for the blood and hormones. It regulates the menstrual cycle and helps to relieve cramping, as well as aiding fertility. Don Quai is considered to be the supreme tonic for women and is often called the ‘female Ginseng’.Symbolically, Don Quai can be used for emotional and physical coldness, and for a lack of warmth and compassion for others. Don Quai can also be used for poor circulation and a lack of creativity.Don Quai, in a Divinatory context, relates to ‘Mother Nature’. It tells of new life and possibilities, abundance and fruitfulness.
4. The Emperor
ARACTYLODES:The herb associated with The Emperor is Atractylodes. It is a carminative, diuretic and tonic. The root of Atractylodes is used for increasing the power of digestion and for increasing personal energy. It also reduces abdominal bloating and gas.Symbolically, Atractylodes is used for difficulty in assimilating ideas and/or situations. It is also used to aid a weak digestion and elimination.Divinatory-wise, Atractylodes gives one the power or organization. It can also be used for protection, and tells of greatness and importance achieved.
5. The Heirophant
SAGE:Sage is a carminative and an aromatic. It can be used in cooking to prevent gas and indigestion. Sage leaves strengthen and heal in the treatment of both chronic and acute diseases. Sage leaves are burned as incense during religious ceremonies amongst ancient and today’s Native American Indians.
6. The Lovers
PARSLEY:Parsley is a diuretic and digestive. The roots are considered an aphrodisiac. It is said to counteract impotence, and both the leaves and the roots are used as a digestive and diuretic.Symbolically, Parsley is used for a lack of love and attraction to others. It is also used to counteract self-centeredness and a tendency to stress and anger.
7. The Chariot
CYPRESS:Cypress is a diuretic and a tonic. Cypress regulates the energy of the whole body and can be used to counteract moodiness and mood swings, symptoms that come and go and trouble digesting food. Cypress can also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle.Symbolically, Cypress is used for regulating one’s energy and for stabilizing the emotions.The Divinatory meaning of Cypress is the knowledge of inner-power and strengths, as well as the ability to regulate one’s life to manifest one’s highest potential. Cypress is also for triumph and will.
8. Strength
CAYENNE (CASPICUM):Cayenne stimulates the circulation of the blood and raises the energy, vitality and enthusiasm. It counteracts the effects of indigestion and stops bleeding. Cayenne is the herb to take when other herbs seem not to be working properly as it enhances the effects and encourages them to work at the highest level.Symbolically, Cayenne is used for coldness, lack of vitality, isolation and blockages on all levels.The Divinatory meaning is for power, strength and the courage to face all outer challenges.
9. The Hermit
LICORICE:Licorice is a demulcent, a tonic, an anti-poison and an aperient. Licorice is called the ‘Peacemaker’ herb as it has a calming effect on the mind. Licorice can be used for ulcers, indigestion and food poisoning. Licorice can also be used for argumentative or quarrelsome people, and for nervousness and irritability. Symbolically, Licorice is used for difficulty feeling at peace within.The Divinitory meaning of Licorice tells of a ‘light bearer’ for others, by enlightenment and teaching by example. It also tells of inner-attainment and humility.
10. The Wheel of Fortune
SLIPPERY ELM:Slippery Elm is a demulcent, a nutritive tonic and emmenagogue. Slippery Elm is used for ulcers, healing wounds and for treating irritated lungs and throat.Symbolically, Slippery Elm is used for healing, uniting and for comfort and soothing purposes. It may also be used to aid people who have problems accepting, be that foods, beverages, ideas, concepts and others.
11. Justice
PLANTAIN:The herb Plantain is an anti-inflammatory, a diuretic and an alterative. Plantain adjusts head and body metabolism. It is used as a poultice for infections, wounds and injuries.Plantain can be used as a tea for bladder infections and hepatitis.
12. The Hanged Man
KELP:Kelp is a demulcent and a dissolvent of tumors. It can stimulate the thyroid, remove goiters and stimulate the metabolism (related to Neptune) and is often used for one who has a lack of compassion.Symbolically, Kelp is used for hardening towards life, a lack of compassion and harshness and callousness when dealing with others. Kelp symbolizes the returning to the source and tells of initiation, of inner commitment and spiritual breakthroughs.The Divinatory meaning is ‘finding one’s own’.
13. Death
ELDERFLOWERS:Elderflowers are an alterative and diaphoretic. Elderflowers are traditionally planted in cemeteries as a protection against negative spirits and energies.Elderflowers can be made into teas for cold and fever, and to purify the blood and to remove putrefaction and to clear the skin. Symbolically, Elderflowers are used for clearing the past, for letting go of old ways of being, and for protecting oneself from possible karmic reactions of past deeds.The Divinatory meaning for Elderflowers is ‘re-birth’. It tells of the beginning of the new, and suggests letting go of the past, and things no longer needed in one’s life.
14. Temperance
ECHINACEA:Echinacea is the herb of purification and stimulates the body’s innate defenses, being the immune system.Echinacea tempers heat, and as a tonic it regulates all the inflammatory process. As an herbal anti-biotic, Echinacea can be used for any infection or inflamed condition.Echinacea is a wonderful preventative of colds and flus and builds up the immune system.Symbolically, Echinacea is used for achieving strength through purity, and tells that beauty emanates from one who is pure of heart. Echinacea is also used for protecting oneself from heated arguments and angry or aggressive situations.The Divinatory meaning of Echinacea is to strengthen oneself against harmful outside influences, for fortification and for testing oneself.
15. The Devil
LOBELIA:Lobelia is an anti-spasmodic, a stimulant, an expectorant and an anti-nausea agent. t is used for asthma, lung problems, relieving spasms, nervous tension, cramps and to induce vomiting.Symbolically, Lobelia is used for breaking old habits and letting go of cares and worries. It is also for those who need to be more playful.The Divinatory meaning for Lobelia is for frivolity, playfulness and make-believe. It is also used to ‘lighten up’.
16. The Tower
GARLIC:
Garlic is a stimulant, an aromatic, a calmative, an anti-biotic, a tonic and an emmenagogue. It is used for digestive and circulatory problems, and also for lung and bronchial problems.Garlic’s strong odour will cut through most blockages and obstacles, which is why historically it has been known as the ‘Herb of Breakthroughs’. When other antibiotics fail or do not work, use garlic.Symbolically, Garlic is used for personal breakthroughs in relationships and for becoming more attentive to others. It also helps one to become more tolerant and more flexible.The Divinatory meaning is to make one humble. Garlic prepares the way for true realizations and awakening the truth.
17. The Star
SKULLCAP:Skullcap is a nerve nutrient and alterative. It releases the nerves and counteracts addictions. Skullcap calms the mind and heart and prepares the way for meditation. Symbolically, it tells of the need to look inward and to focus on that which is subtle within oneself in order to find inner-peace.The Divinatory meaning for Skullcap is meditation, distant vision, goals and dreams.
18. The Moon
LEMON BALM:Lemon Balm is a diaphoretic and a cooling agent, and it is used as a tea to induce sweating, to treat colds and reduce fevers. Lemon Balm is calming and relaxing and counteracts moodiness and melancholy.Symbolically, Lemon Balm is used for one who is brooding and melancholic. It is for one who is longing for the past and has trouble accepting the present.The Divinatory meaning is indicative of the cool, reserved, instinctual person. It is also for ‘evolution’.
19. The Sun
ANGELICA:Angelica is a stimulant, a carminative, an emmenagogue and a calming tonic. It warms the blood and promotes circulation and also counteracts rheumatic problems and body stiffness.Symbolically, Angelica is used for a cold, withdrawn person, who has a tendency to stay inside a lot, not exposing themselves to the light of the Sun. Angelica indicates an anti-social person who is withdrawn and morose.The Divinatory meaning is warmth, openness, friendliness, happiness, earthly joy and contentment.
20. Judgement
GOLDEN SEAL:Golden Seal is an alterative, a tonic, a conigogue and is used as an anti-biotic to dry up mucous discharge and to purify the blood and lymphatic system. Symbolically, Golden Seal is used for an extremely over-indulgent person - one who eats too many sweets, has cravings for extremes of pleasure and fun at the expense of one’s own being.The Divinatory meaning for Golden Seal is renewal, changes, awakening to the truth and new possibilities.
21. The World
COMFREY:Comfrey is a demulcent and vulnerary and promotes healing. It is a tonic and an alterative. In ancient times, comfrey was known as ‘knit-bone’ as it was used to heal broken bones and the like.Comfrey was used both externally and internally to unite torn flesh and broken bones. The tea made from the comfrey leaf is an alterative against fevers and lung infections. The root is taken as a demulcent for ulcers and internal injuries and bleeding, as well as to moisten and strengthen the lungs.Symbolically, comfrey is used for healing and for pulling things together within oneself and in one’s outer circumstances.The Divinatory meaning is to ‘unite’ - to join together. Comfrey is to encompass the whole and to experience the supreme feeling of union, healing and success.
(WATER)
Ace of Cups
LOTUS:The peduncle of the Lotus is used as an astringent for bleeding and haemorrhages and also for bloody stools and retention of lochia. The stamen of the lotus are used for premature ejaculation, involuntary seminal emissions, nocturnal emissions and frequent urination. The seeds of lotus are used for spontaneous ejaculation, vaginal discharge, insomnia, palpitations, chronic diarrhea and for a lack of appetite. The plume is used for nervousness, thirst and hypertension, and the root is eaten as a food to strengthen the heart and lungs.
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UVA URSI:Uva Ursi is a diuretic, an astringent and an anti-biotic. Uva Ursi is used as a urinary astringent for all genitourinary conditions. Uva Ursi is also taken to help restore normal blood sugar levels in diabetes. Uva Ursi can be taken after childbirth to prevent infections and helps to restore the womb back to normal size.
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TRILLIUM:Trillium is a diuretic, an astringent and an emmenagogue, an antiseptic, an expectorant, a diaphoretic and an ultrative.Trillium root is used for most feminine disorders associate with the monthly cycle and for excessive or insufficient bleeding. Trillium is also used as an expectorant and diaphoretic for upper respiratory problems, colds and influenza. Trillium is a balancing herb.
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BURDOCK:Burdock is a diuretic, an ultrative, a nutritive and a blood cleanser. The Burdock root is used as a diuretic for skin diseases and urinary disorders. The seed are often used for skin diseases and fevers.
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HORSETAIL:Horsetail is a diuretic, an astringent and an alterative that is used for inflammatory urinary tract infections, and also for the inflammation of arthritic and rheumatic disorders.
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WATERMELON:Watermelon is a diuretic and refrigerant and the seeds are used to treat fluid retention and all urinary disorders.
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JUNIPER BERRIES:Juniper Berries are a diuretic, carminative and an aromatic.Juniper Berries make a warming tonic and diuretic and can be used for most non-inflammatory urinary disorders. Juniper Berries can also be used for fl
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GRAVEL ROOT:Gravel Root is a tonic and a diuretic which is used to help dissolve urinary stones. It is used to treat urinary weakness and both excessive and lack of urine.
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QUAW VINE:Squaw Vine is known as the ‘female tonic’ and is a diuretic, an alterative, an astringent and a parturient. Squaw Vine is used to treat most gynaecological complaints and for infertility in women. Squaw Vine is taken with Raspberry Leaf throughout pregnancy in order to prepare the womb for birth and alleviate birth pains.
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MARIJUANA (CANNABIS):Marijuana is an anti-spasmodic, a hypnotic, and is known as a narcotic. Marijuana can be made into an alcoholic extract and can be applied topically for the relief of joint aches and pains. If Marijuana is abused it can be disasterous to the adrenal glands and can cause deep-seated emotional disorders, and can promote a lack of motivation and willpower. It can also cause male impotence.
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DAMIANA:Damiana is a tonic and an aphrodisiac for both men and women. Damiana is especially potent in its fresh state.
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SARSAPARILLA:Sarsaparilla is an alterative, a tonic and an aphrodisiac. As a tonic, Sarsaparilla enhances male sexual energies.Sarsaparilla is used for liver, stomach and skin disorders.
Queen of Cups
LADY’S MANTLE:Lady’s Mantle is an astringent and homeostatic. It is especially useful for invigorating and strengthening the female reproductive system. Lady’s Mantle counteracts hemorrhage and excessive menstrual bleeding.
King of Cups
SAW PLAMETTO:Saw Palmetto is a tonic and nutritive, and promotes the development of all the glands in the body. Saw Palmetto is said to increase muscles and flesh and enlarges the mammary glands of women. It is also used to promote potency and fertility in both and women. Saw Palmetto is also used to treat prostrate problems.
(FIRE)
Ace of Rods
YARROW:Yarrow is a diaphoretic, an astringent, vulnerary and anti-spasmodic.Yarrow is use to promote surface circulation and sweating for colds, influenza and fevers. Yarrow will also relieve internal congestion and thus relieves menstrual cramps. - In the Southern Hemisphere - December, January and February - In the Northern Hemisphere - June, July and August
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BASIL:Basil is a calmative, a diaphoretic and an inflammatory.Basil is called the ‘Royal Herb’ for Italian cooking, and can be taken as a tea for stomach upsets, for gas, colds, influenza and fevers.
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SAFFRON:Saffron is a stimulant, a diaphoretic, a carminative and an emmenagogue.Saffron is used for all circulatory disorders and promotes pelvic circulation.Saffron is also used as a flavouring in cooking, but should only be used in minute amounts.
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FENNEL SEED:Fennel Seed is an aromatic and a mild stimulant and carminative.Fennel Seed aids digestion, eliminates gas and congestion of the gastrointestinal tract.
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TUMERIC:Turmeric is a stimulant, a mild emmenagogue and a decongestant. It is a carminative for circulatory problems caused by liver disorders and is an excellent tonic for women to regulate the menses.
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HAWTHORN:Hawthorn is a heart tonic and an expectorant. It promotes healthy blood circulation and helps with digestion and appetite.Hawthorn can be used for all heart problems, as it brings balance into the blood pressure, and relives pain in the heart.
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WILD GINGER:Wild Ginger is used as an emmenagogue, a stimulant and an anti-rheumatic.Wild Ginger helps with delayed menses, poor blood circulation and rheumatic complaints. Wild Ginger is a warming herb.
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SASSAFRAS:Sassafras is a demulcent, an ultrative and a stimulant. It is also a diuretic and aromatic.Sassafras is used for blood purification and skin eruptions. It is also excellent for sores, boils, cancer and urinary problems.
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BAYBERRY BARK:Bayberry Bark is a stimulant, an astringent and is used for colds and flu, to promote circulation, whilst at the same time toning and contracting flaccid tissue.The powder of Bayberry Bark is used externally as a dentifrice for receding gums.
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PRICKLY ASH BARK:Prickly Ash Bark is a stimulant and ulterative, and is used for circulating problems. Prickly Ash Bark is also used for coldness, arthritis, rheumatic disorders, stiffness and to detoxify the body.
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SHEPHERD’S PURSE:Shepherd’s Purse is an astringent and a haemostatic for bleeding. It is advisable to use only the fresh root of the Shepherd’s Purse plant, either fresh or as a tincture.
Knight of Rods
ACONITE:Aconite is a metabolic stimulant and is excellent for a low metabolism, coldness and rheumatic and arthritic complaints.Aconite must only be used in special detoxified form which is available at Chinese pharmacies, or in minute homeopathic doses as it is very poisonous.
Queen of Rods
RASPBERRY LEAF:Raspberry Leaf is an astringent and an anti-inflammatory.Raspberry Leaf aids pelvic circulation in the female reproductive organs and also aids in childbirth.As an anti-inflammatory, Raspberry Leaf is used for fevers and is good for nausea and motion sickness.
King of Rods
CINNAMON:Cinnamon is a stimulant, an astringent, carminative and an aromatic.Cinnamon is used for coldness, poor digestion and for raising the general body metabolism.
(AIR)
Ace of Swords
CHAMOMILE:Chamomile is a calmative, an anti-spasmodic, a digestant and a mild apparient. Chamomile is used to calm all feelings of stress and nervous tension. Chamomile is excellent for indigestion and colic, for irregular bowels and cramps and is high in easily-assimilated calcium.
2 of Swords
PASSIONFLOWER:Passionflower is a nervine and an anti-spasmodic. It is used for insomnia, nervousness, irritability, stress and othernervous complaints.
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PLEURISY ROOT:Pluerisy Root is an expectorant, a demulcent, and an anti-inflammatory. Pluerisy Root is used for pleurisy and clears the mucus from the lungs and bronchioles.
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MULLEIN:Mullein is an expectorant, a demulcent, calmative and anti-inflammatory and an anti-spasmodic. Mullein is used for upper respiratory complaints and relieves mucus and congestion of the lungs. Mullein is a mild calmative and is used topically to relieve pain.
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MISTLETOE:The herb Mistletoe is a nervine and an anti-spasmodic. It regulates the blood pressure, treats cancer and calms the nervous system.* Contra-indication: The berries of the Mistletoe are extremely toxic.
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VERVAIN:Vervain is an alterative, a hepatic, a bitter and an anti-spasmodic.Vervain is used for nervousness and irritability caused by a congested liver and gall bladder. Vervain is also used for pre-menstrual tension and alleviates symptoms.
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WOOD BETONY:The herb Wood Betony is used as a nervine and an aperients. It is useful for all nervous afflictions and conditions.
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BLACK COHOSH:Black Cohosh is an anti-spasmodic, a nervine, an emmenagogue and a tonic. Black Cohosh is used for all neurological afflictions, and for epilepsy, corea and to alleviate pain.Black Cohosh is used for the liver, hepatitis, childbirth, pre-menstrual cramps and pains. Black Cohosh may also be used to promote the menses.
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VALERIAN:The herb Valerian is a nervine, an anti-spasmodic and a tonic.Valerian is a warming stimulant in some cases, and it is used for nervousness, pain and insomnia.
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EDHEDRA:Ephedra is a diaphoretic, a stimulant and an anti-rheumatic and an emmenagogue. It is used for all upper-respiratory afflictions and also for acute rheumatic problems.
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DILL:Dill is an anti-spasmodic, a carminative and an aromatic. Dill is used as a tea or alcohol for digestive upsets and for colic in young children. Dill can also be used for nervous conditions brought about by digestive upsets and vice versa.
Knight of Swords
WILD CHERRY BARK:Wild Cherry Bark is an expectorant, an astringent, a digestant and an anti-spasmodic. It can be used for coughs, for chronic and acute bronchial and lung problems.
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WILD CHERRY BARK:Wild Cherry Bark is an expectorant, an astringent, a digestant and an anti-spasmodic. It can be used for coughs, for chronic and acute bronchial and lung problems.
King of Swords
ST. JOHN’S WORT:St John’s Wort is a vulnerary, a nervine and an astringent, an expectorant and a carminative. St John’s Wort is used for injuries and for easing insomnia, for bed wetting, stomach aches, colic and uterine cramps.
(EARTH)
Ace of Pentacles
Whole Grains (various food grains). Whole grains are a tonic, a nutritive and is the basis of all sound nutrition. Wholegrains raise and regulate the body’s energy and generally balances the metabolism of the body.
2 of Pentacles
YELLOW DOCK:Yellow Dock is an alterative and a blood tonic. It is a mild laxative which is used to stimulate the secretion of bile through the liver, and also to purify the blood and the whole system in general. Yellow Dock can also be used to raise the Iron levels in the blood (such as to treat symptoms such as anemia etc)
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GENTIAN:Gentian is a bitter tonic and an alterative and can be made into ‘alcoholic bitters’ with similar herbs. Gentian is also used with other herbs as a treatment for herpes and venereal disease. A few drops taken in water before meals stimulates the secretion of hydro-colic acid to aid digestion.
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CASCARA BARK:Cascara Bark is a tonic, a laxative and a cholagogue. Cascara Bark promotes bowel movement and the discharge of bile from the liver. Cascara Bark is generally used as a cleanser for the intestinal tract.
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MUGWORT:Mugwort is a bitter, a digestive tonic, a cholagogue, an anti-spasmodic, a parasiticide and an emmenagogue. Mugwort leaves are made into alcoholic bitters, and a teaspoon taken before meals will stimulate the appetite. A Mugwort powder or tea can also be taken when fasting to eliminate intestinal parasites. Mugwort promotes the menses and relieves painful spasm and cramping. The strong bitterness of the herb represents a process of both internal and external purification.
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HOPS:Hops is a digestive tonic, a nervine, a relaxant, a diuretic and a hypnotic. The Hops’ flowers are used to relieve nervousness, to aid digestion, to relieve fevers and to promote urination.
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RHUBARB:Rhubarb is a laxative and an astringent. The Rhubarb root is used to promote bowel movement, to aid digestion and to relieve blood in the stools.
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GINGER:Ginger is a stimulant, a diaphoretic, a carminative and an anti-spasmodic as and an emmenagogue. Ginger is used for poor assimilation of food and for the relief of motion-sickness and spasmodic cramps. Fresh Ginger root is made into a tea to be taken for the relief of colds and fevers.
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DARK GRAPES:Dark Grapes are a nutritive, a blood tonic and a diuretic. The root is a nutritive for the blood as it is very high in iron. The leaves are used as an astringent and a mild alterative for inflammatory conditions.
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WILD JAM ‘WILD YAM’:Wild Jam is an anti-spasmodic and a diaphoretic. Wild Jam is used for liver and gall bladder problems, thus helping to prevent and assimilate gas.
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BLUE FLAG:Blue Flag is an ulterative, a diuretic, a cologague and a laxative and promotes salivation. The root is use for all chronic and acute liver disorders and also for blood purification.
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ELECAMPANI:Elecampani is a digestive, an expectorant and a carminative.Elecampani helps to treat and prevent the formation of mucus in the lungs, cures coughs and aids digestion.
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MARSHMALLOW:Marshmallow is a demulcent, a nutritive, an anti-inflammatory and a soothing vulnerary. Marshmallow is used to treat ulcers and sores and soothes irritations such as urinary stones. It then promotes healing. Marshmallow can be applied as a poultice for inflamed wounds and injuries.
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ALFALFA:Alfalfa is a nutritive, a tonic, a diuretic and an ulterative. Alfalfa is useful for regulating weight and as a treatment for arthritis and rheumatism.
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