Dandelion
This
is a common herb--often called a 'weed'--that has amazing cleansing and
curative properties.
Latin name: Taraxacum officinale
Other names: Blowball, Cankerwort, Lion's Tooth, Priest's Crown, Swine's
Snout, Wild Endive
A
Remedy For
In
folk medicine, Dandelion is also used as a remedy for hemorrhoids, gout,
rheumatism, eczema, other skin conditions, and diabetes. Its effectiveness for
these problems has not, however, been verified.
In Asian medicine Dandelion is used to treat chronic ulcers, stiff joints, and
tuberculosis. It is also used to induce milk production in nursing mothers and
to soothe inflamed breast tissue.
What
It Is; Why It Works
The stubborn and ubiquitous Dandelion has been used for medicinal purposes
since the 10th century. It shows proven value as a diuretic, flushing excess
water from the body. It also promotes the flow of bile and stimulates the
appetite. Dandelion juice once enjoyed considerable popularity as a diuretic,
laxative, and remedy for rheumatism.
Dandelion takes its name from the French "dent de lion," or
"lion's tooth"--a reference to the toothed edges of its leaves. The
entire plant is considered medicinal.
Flower
Essences
Flower
Essences are a simple and natural method of healing using the energy of the
plant kingdom. Until recent years all pharmaceutical preparation relied
upon the use of natural substances. The flower remedies however do not
use the physical material of the plant but rather the essential energy that is
found within the flower. This healing energy is extracted in a
particular way and stored in a preserving liquid. This subtle substance
is used to treat the cause of illness at the subtle level. While most
medicine treats the physical complaint with a physical material, the flower
remedies treat the unseen or psychological cause with an unseen energy.
It is not the plant that represents the healing quality here, but the energy
that is within the flower. This energy is extracted by the most careful
yet simple methods. An infusion is made from the flowers, and by a
process of natural alchemy, the healing energy within the flowers is
transferred into the liquid. When the flowers are removed, the liquid is
poured into bottles where alcohol (usually brandy) is added. This acts
as a preservative.
This
extract from the plant is the 'essence'. Two drops of essence are sufficient
to potentize a one-ounce bottle of brandy- - this is now 'stock' of that
particular remedy. The stock is further diluted in water and brandy to
make it ready to be taken. A dose would be approximately 4 drops, four
times a day for as long as is required.
One
of our members, Barb, works with Flower Essences, and you can visit her site HERE.
Quote
of the Day
Look
at the trees, look at the birds, look at the clouds, look at the stars... and
if you have eyes you will be able to see that the whole existence is
joyful. Everything is simply happy. Trees are happy for no reason;
they are not going to become prime ministers or presidents and they are not
going to become rich and they will never have any bank balance. Look at
the flowers - for no reason. It is simply unbelievable how happy flowers
are.
~
Osho ~
Best Wishes from
Cheyenne
thecreativespirit2001@yahoo.com