HEALING THROUGH THE USE OF PLANTS
From ancient times the use of plants(food,herbs,palms,shrubs,trees etc) has been the main source of man's survival, providing both nutritional and curative resources for his optimum health as designed by God,his great physician. A few ancient nations like Egypt, Israel,Greece,Rome, China, Japan,and India have also used plants to treat several hard-to-cure diseases,such as all rosemary,thyme,neem,fever herb, pumpkin fruits and seeds,alliums species, eucalyptus, mahogany,spathodea,pawpaw,tomoto,guava,dandelion,Shea butter,sweet potato, blackjack etc.to treat or cure these notorious and deadly diseases.
The concept and the belief in the use of these plants to treat and cure diseases actually indicate that they possess disease fighting chemicals,phytonutrients, functional food potential and characteristics such as antiviral, antibacterial, antiseptic,anti protozoan and anti fungal properties. Modern scientific research into plants has basically proved tthe nutritional and healing values in these plants that have being used in treating and curing degenerative diseases sometime and somewhere in many nations on all the continents of the world.
The use of plants as medicines cannot be discarded in these modern times when the entire human race is potentially infected or contaminated with numerous serious degenerative, incurable and deadly ailments like AIDS, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, hepatitis B, Alzheimer,asthma,Parkinson, Covid-19,ebola etc. Several people are now turning to plants to treat and cure their ailments due to the potentially undesirable, unpleasant or side effects of allopathic drugs, making the use of plants desirable and potentially popular. However,some plants have toxic and dangerous side effects. Among them are poison ivy, potentially deadly when drank,:solanum nigrum,that is woefully deadly when drank,but can be used externally for piles rawvofia vomitoria that is effective for the treatment of heart disease,but woefully dangerous if not drank accordingly or overdosed. The same can be safely used externally against leprosy and dermatitis.another example is pursulane. This herb could be used for salad,but dangerous if not drunk according to recommended dose decoction. some of these plants are termed sanative but are extremely toxic.
The other issue about drinking both orthodox drugs and plants and remedies at the same time due to their interactions. Blood thinning drugs like wafarin interfere with ginkgo biloba. There are orthodox antihypertensive drugs like Tylenol that interfere with liquorice when used at the same time.
Our times are infected by numerous diseases that could easily be overcome and defeated through natural methods and techniques of healing using nutrition, exercises,proper use of water,sunshine, temperance,pure air,rest,trust in divine power.these are the natural doctors for mankind that treat and cure diseases with no nasty, unpleasant and notoriously deadly side effects. They are extremely and potentially more convenient than chemically processed agents or synthetic and orthodox drugs.
GENERAL RULES FOR COLLECTION AND PREPARATION OF HERBS
1.Leaves and flowers should be collected in dry weather in the morning after the see has disappeared. Biennial plant leaves should be gathered in the second season or year.
2.collect stalks after the fruit has ripened
3.collect stacks after the fruit has ripened
3.Gather bulbs after they are completely formed ,before leaves decay.
4.Gather the root,trunk,branch,or bark either during flowering or when the fruit is ripe- don't collect dead or decaying materials.
5. Collect seeds when they're fully matured
6.Gather the rhizomes and roots of plants
a.just before they flower
b.after the leaves of the first session appear,if biennial.
c.between the falling and reappearance of leaves,if perennial.
7. Dry plants materials in the shade, quickly and thoroughly,if it needs drying.store in a cool dry place.never use mouldy or mildewed
8. Never use alluminium vessels
9. The water used in remedies should be pure and soft whenever possible.
PREPARING INFUSIONS AND DECOCTIONS FOR HERB
to make a hot infusion;pour boiling water over the collected herb,steep for 15 minutes and strain. This method is used for flowers and leaves to make a tea for use right away.it could also be used for powdered bark,roots,seeds,or resins and bruised nuts,seeds,bark or buds.
To Make A cold Infusion; steep in cold water for several hours, strain and use
How To Make Decoction; gently simmer the hard parts of the plants such as the twigs,roots,barks,rhizomes,berries,or some seeds in water for about 30 minutes: strain before use
NORMAL INFUSIONS AND DECOCTIONS DOSAGE FOR ADULT.
4 or 5 cups a day
NORMAL INFUSIONS AND DECOCTIONS DOSAGE FOR 10-15-YEAR-OLDS
3 to 4 cups
NORMAL INFUSIONS AND DECOCTIONS DOSAGE FOR 6-9 YEAR-OLDS
2 cups a day
NORMAL INFUSIONS AND DECOCTIONS DOSAGE FOR 2-5 YEAR OLD
1 cup a day
NORMAL INFUSIONS AND DECOCTIONS DOSAGE FOR BELOW TWO YEARS
half and quarter a day
PRECAUTIONS FOR TAKING HERBAL JUICES AND POWDERS.
The normal dosage for juices is
Adults: 5 drops of juice in a tablespoon of water taken every 3 hours
10-15 YEAR-OLDS:3 drops of juice in a tablespoon of water taken every 3 hours
5-10 YEAR-OLDS: 2 drops of juice in a tablespoon of water taken every 3 hours
1-2 YEAR-OLDS: one drop of juice in a tablespoon of water taken every 2 hours
NOTE: juice must be taken as soon as possible because it oxidises very quickly and it's healing properties diminish rapidly.
Herbs may be taken in a powder form if the powder is fine. The normal dosage is between one quarter and one third of a level of teaspoon. The powder is placed on the front part of the tongue and washed down with water. Be careful not to inhale the powder into the lungs..
POULTICES AND HOW IT'S USED
poultices is defined as a soft, moist mass of material, typically consisting of bran, flour, herbs, etc., applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth. Source WIKIPEDIA. Poultices can take several forms
1. The direct application of fresh herbs or dry herbs sachets;
2. The pounding of the fresh herbs to form a homogeneous mass which is then applied using a clean cotton cloth.
3 The application of cold poultices on swollen or inflamed areas, hot poultices for painful inflammatory conditions.
4. The application of cold compresses or hot fomentations by immersing a clean cloth in a strong Decoction of the required herb or plant
HOW OINTMENTS ARE PREPARED
Ointment is defined as a smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic. Ointments may be prepared by finely cutting the plant or herb; either use it to form a strong Decoction or add it directly to coconut fat,almond oil or any vegetable oil. Avoid using lard or petroleum jelly. Use beeswax or if necessary, paraffin wax as a hardener. Add the Decoction or plant to the base fat or oil and simmer until the mositure of the herb or Decoction evaporated. Strain while hot,and add hardener if necessary. If the ointment is too soft, re heat and add more wax. Place the ointment in suitable containers to cool and store
From ancient times the use of plants(food,herbs,palms,shrubs,trees etc) has been the main source of man's survival, providing both nutritional and curative resources for his optimum health as designed by God,his great physician. A few ancient nations like Egypt, Israel,Greece,Rome, China, Japan,and India have also used plants to treat several hard-to-cure diseases,such as all rosemary,thyme,neem,fever herb, pumpkin fruits and seeds,alliums species, eucalyptus, mahogany,spathodea,pawpaw,tomoto,guava,dandelion,Shea butter,sweet potato, blackjack etc.to treat or cure these notorious and deadly diseases.
The concept and the belief in the use of these plants to treat and cure diseases actually indicate that they possess disease fighting chemicals,phytonutrients, functional food potential and characteristics such as antiviral, antibacterial, antiseptic,anti protozoan and anti fungal properties. Modern scientific research into plants has basically proved tthe nutritional and healing values in these plants that have being used in treating and curing degenerative diseases sometime and somewhere in many nations on all the continents of the world.
The use of plants as medicines cannot be discarded in these modern times when the entire human race is potentially infected or contaminated with numerous serious degenerative, incurable and deadly ailments like AIDS, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, hepatitis B, Alzheimer,asthma,Parkinson, Covid-19,ebola etc. Several people are now turning to plants to treat and cure their ailments due to the potentially undesirable, unpleasant or side effects of allopathic drugs, making the use of plants desirable and potentially popular. However,some plants have toxic and dangerous side effects. Among them are poison ivy, potentially deadly when drank,:solanum nigrum,that is woefully deadly when drank,but can be used externally for piles rawvofia vomitoria that is effective for the treatment of heart disease,but woefully dangerous if not drank accordingly or overdosed. The same can be safely used externally against leprosy and dermatitis.another example is pursulane. This herb could be used for salad,but dangerous if not drunk according to recommended dose decoction. some of these plants are termed sanative but are extremely toxic.
The other issue about drinking both orthodox drugs and plants and remedies at the same time due to their interactions. Blood thinning drugs like wafarin interfere with ginkgo biloba. There are orthodox antihypertensive drugs like Tylenol that interfere with liquorice when used at the same time.
Our times are infected by numerous diseases that could easily be overcome and defeated through natural methods and techniques of healing using nutrition, exercises,proper use of water,sunshine, temperance,pure air,rest,trust in divine power.these are the natural doctors for mankind that treat and cure diseases with no nasty, unpleasant and notoriously deadly side effects. They are extremely and potentially more convenient than chemically processed agents or synthetic and orthodox drugs.
GENERAL RULES FOR COLLECTION AND PREPARATION OF HERBS
1.Leaves and flowers should be collected in dry weather in the morning after the see has disappeared. Biennial plant leaves should be gathered in the second season or year.
2.collect stalks after the fruit has ripened
3.collect stacks after the fruit has ripened
3.Gather bulbs after they are completely formed ,before leaves decay.
4.Gather the root,trunk,branch,or bark either during flowering or when the fruit is ripe- don't collect dead or decaying materials.
5. Collect seeds when they're fully matured
6.Gather the rhizomes and roots of plants
a.just before they flower
b.after the leaves of the first session appear,if biennial.
c.between the falling and reappearance of leaves,if perennial.
7. Dry plants materials in the shade, quickly and thoroughly,if it needs drying.store in a cool dry place.never use mouldy or mildewed
8. Never use alluminium vessels
9. The water used in remedies should be pure and soft whenever possible.
PREPARING INFUSIONS AND DECOCTIONS FOR HERB
to make a hot infusion;pour boiling water over the collected herb,steep for 15 minutes and strain. This method is used for flowers and leaves to make a tea for use right away.it could also be used for powdered bark,roots,seeds,or resins and bruised nuts,seeds,bark or buds.
To Make A cold Infusion; steep in cold water for several hours, strain and use
How To Make Decoction; gently simmer the hard parts of the plants such as the twigs,roots,barks,rhizomes,berries,or some seeds in water for about 30 minutes: strain before use
NORMAL INFUSIONS AND DECOCTIONS DOSAGE FOR ADULT.
4 or 5 cups a day
NORMAL INFUSIONS AND DECOCTIONS DOSAGE FOR 10-15-YEAR-OLDS
3 to 4 cups
NORMAL INFUSIONS AND DECOCTIONS DOSAGE FOR 6-9 YEAR-OLDS
2 cups a day
NORMAL INFUSIONS AND DECOCTIONS DOSAGE FOR 2-5 YEAR OLD
1 cup a day
NORMAL INFUSIONS AND DECOCTIONS DOSAGE FOR BELOW TWO YEARS
half and quarter a day
PRECAUTIONS FOR TAKING HERBAL JUICES AND POWDERS.
The normal dosage for juices is
Adults: 5 drops of juice in a tablespoon of water taken every 3 hours
10-15 YEAR-OLDS:3 drops of juice in a tablespoon of water taken every 3 hours
5-10 YEAR-OLDS: 2 drops of juice in a tablespoon of water taken every 3 hours
1-2 YEAR-OLDS: one drop of juice in a tablespoon of water taken every 2 hours
NOTE: juice must be taken as soon as possible because it oxidises very quickly and it's healing properties diminish rapidly.
Herbs may be taken in a powder form if the powder is fine. The normal dosage is between one quarter and one third of a level of teaspoon. The powder is placed on the front part of the tongue and washed down with water. Be careful not to inhale the powder into the lungs..
POULTICES AND HOW IT'S USED
poultices is defined as a soft, moist mass of material, typically consisting of bran, flour, herbs, etc., applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth. Source WIKIPEDIA. Poultices can take several forms
1. The direct application of fresh herbs or dry herbs sachets;
2. The pounding of the fresh herbs to form a homogeneous mass which is then applied using a clean cotton cloth.
3 The application of cold poultices on swollen or inflamed areas, hot poultices for painful inflammatory conditions.
4. The application of cold compresses or hot fomentations by immersing a clean cloth in a strong Decoction of the required herb or plant
HOW OINTMENTS ARE PREPARED
Ointment is defined as a smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic. Ointments may be prepared by finely cutting the plant or herb; either use it to form a strong Decoction or add it directly to coconut fat,almond oil or any vegetable oil. Avoid using lard or petroleum jelly. Use beeswax or if necessary, paraffin wax as a hardener. Add the Decoction or plant to the base fat or oil and simmer until the mositure of the herb or Decoction evaporated. Strain while hot,and add hardener if necessary. If the ointment is too soft, re heat and add more wax. Place the ointment in suitable containers to cool and store
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