Everything Under the Moon

I'm an herbal witch of the green craft and I'm willing to help anyone looking for an herb for an illness or ailment, or even a spell.

I know a quite a bit about healing with herbs and holistic medicine.

I posted this on the herbs and herbalism page but I thought why not put it here as well since it ties in a bit of both.

If you're looking for an herb to help you out, you can ask meh ^_^ I'd be pleased to help you out. You can PM me or post it on here

Since I'm new on the boards, hopefully this will be a good way to meet people here and get aqquainted perhaps meet other herbal witches like me.

Here is a list of terminolgy of a few topics I am versed in, incase you are looking for an herb thats fits one of the following.

Abortifacient Induces abortion and/or labor
Anesthetic Numbs pain completely
Anodyne Relieves pain
Anthelmintic Kills worms/intestinal parasites
Antibiotic Kills internal bacteria
Antioxidant Aids body in ridding of impurities
Antispasmodic Stops muscle spasms
Aphrodisiac Promotes sex drive
Astringent Stops secretions
Carminative Stops/relieves gas
Cathartic Stimulates bowel movements
Coagulent Slows/stops bleeding
Demulcent Soothes irritated skin
Diaphoretic Induces sweat
Disinfectant Kills germs/cleans
Emmenagogue Induces menstral flow
Expectorant Loosens phlegm in lungs/Aids in coughing up phlegm
Febrifuge Lowers fever
Galactagogue Promotes lactation
Hallucinogenic Neurological stimulant/Causes hallucinations
Hemostatic Stops bleeding
Hydrogogue Aids in release of water/fluids
Sedative Promotes sleep
Vulnerary Promotes healing in wounds


^_^ Blessed Be
~Rythe

Abortifacient Induces abortion and/or labor??

That is completely crazy why would you take it to induce labor? if it also induces abortion?? im totally confused could you delve into this please?

~Justin~

Rythe of Doom I've copied and pasted your glossary into the Hebal section ( hope you don't mind ). It's been something I've been meaning to do for a while and thankyou for starting it off for me

Abortifacient causes abortions it doesn't induce labour.


hedge

Herbs that stimulate the womb to induce labour in later pregnancy have the same effect in early pregnancy
which ends in spontaneous abortion.

A bit of trivial information.

BLESSED BE

Wow, didn't know that. Kinda creepy. Gotta really watch what herbs are in your cupboard! :28:

Good point, Moonstone. This is especially true for pregnant women. Even everyday herbs like Rosemary can be bad used incorrectly.

i've never really done much with herbal magic or green magic, but would like to learn. could you suggest some good beginner books in this subject? also if you could pm me with basic information about it that'd be great... thanks...

My mother has a really bad case of gout in her foot. She has medicine from the doctor, but she really doesn't like taking medicine since she's already on so many for various health problems.

I was wondering, and I've been looking in my own books and such but I'm not trained in this, if there was anything she could put on her foot to help that she wouldn't have to ingest.

Thanks so much for your help!

I seem to remember Celery seeds being used to treat gout - worth googling that and checking.

Thanks Hedge! I'll certainly look that up.

Glad to see my memory's hasn't gone completely!

Found this for you:


Both celery stalks and seeds are touted as gout remedies for reducing uric acid levels, reducing pain, and as a diuretic to lower blood pressure.
How can the humble celery stalk, or extracts of its seeds, be so helpful?

Gout cures require the reduction of uric acid levels. The usual clinical target is a serum (blood) level of 6 mg/dL. Reducing uric acid levels often dissolves the MSU crystals which are mainly formed from uric acid. The immune system's reaction to these crystals is the immediate cause of pain and inflammation. Drugs such as Allopurinol are xanthine oxidase inhibitors -- it inhibits the enzyme which is responsible for a major step in converting purines into uric acid in the liver, so less uric acid is produced.

Celery is one of the natural substances which may inhibit xanthine oxidase, according to a study on rats, where rats lowered their uric acid from 3-n-butylpthalide, or 3nB for short. This is the substance in celery that gives celery its distinctive smell and flavour.

But 3nB's benefits for gout sufferers go further. 3nB also has diuretic properties. Thus it promotes the excretion of urine and can lower uric acid levels by improving its excretion in urine. Furthermore, as a diuretic, it acts to reduce blood pressure which is important for gout sufferers because high blood pressure frequently accompanies gout.

CELERY AND PAIN RELIEF

Two small studies reached interesting and hopeful conclusions about celery as a pain reliever. A celery extract, standardized to contain 85% 3nB was given to 15 arthritis, osteoporosis and gout sufferers. They took 34mg twice daily for three weeks. After three weeks the patients reported lower pain levels, and some reported complete pain relief.

Obviously encouraged by the results, the study was repeated among a larger group, 70 patients this time, who took a higher dosage (75mg) twice daily for three weeks. The results were better than in the first study. The probability that this beneficial outcome was NOT a consequence of the dosage was calculated at 1 in 1,000 chances.

Two small studies "do not make a summer." And more research is required to learn more about celery's positive effect on uric acid levels.

EXPERT OPINION

Noted experts have also endorsed celery as a gout remedy. A well known naturopathic doctor, Michael Murray N.D., author of "Dr.Murray's Total Body Tune Up" has recommended celery, with the usual caveat that more needs to be learnt about how it works.

Another fan of celery, Dr. James Duke PhD, the author of "The Green Pharmacy," developed gout and tried Allopurinol. Then he swapped Allopurinol for celery seed extract. He reported celery seed extract maintained his uric acid level below that which can often cure gout, and that he had not had a gout attack since he began taking celery seed extract. The interesting thing is that he was able to discontinue Allopurinol, and that he said a human, as well as rats, can at least maintain lower uric acid levels from celery.

So there it is. Two experts have endorsed celery and two small studies showed promising results. Celery can be beneficial for gout, reduce blood pressure and alleviate pain. Unwanted side effects were not found in the studies. And the research learnt that pain often returned when celery seed extract was discontinued. So if it does work for you, you may need to take it for a long time, perhaps a lifetime.

How much and in what form? Four to eight fresh celery stalks daily. They are fresher if they are not limp. The 3nB is in the stalks, not the leaves. Celery goes well with cheddar cheese, which is a low purine food that doesn't add much uric acid -- all foods contain purines to some extent. Juices made from four to eight stalks will also give you the 3nB. Celery can be put in stews which are a good gout meal since they increase your daily water intake as providing the stew's constituents are low or medium purine level foods -- note that clam chowder is high purine.

Dietary supplements Purchase celery seed extract standardized to contain 85% 3nB. Tablets or capsules. Twice daily for a total of 150-300mg daily. These are especially useful if you're bored eating celery every day, and when you travel. The extracts may work better than the stalks.

Caution! Celery should not be taken if you're pregnant or lactating. And if you have kidney disease. If you're eating lots of celery or taking celery dietary supplements don't spend too much time under the sun.


Written by John Mepham
John Mepham has spent much time researching natural remedies for gout. His best tip for treating gout? Get to, and stay at, your ideal weight, whatever the sacrifices may be. Read more about gout remedies at http://www.best-gout-remedies.com a website with an emphasis on a natural remedy for gout.

Thanks so much Hedge!
That's coming from both my mom and me.