MOON: The moon was held to influence growth, fertility, the breasts, stomach, womb, and menstrual cycle. It also exerted control over the brain and the memory. All body fluids and secretions were believed to be under the lunar sway. To some extent, the entire plant world was subject to the Moon, as harvesting and planting was performed in accordance with the lunar phases. Most especially lunar were those plants with a diaphoretic action, or with juicy globular fruits. Moisturizing, cooling, or soothing juices fell in here as well.
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