Health
*Illness should be treated by a medical professional!
None of these are meant to replace the advice,
treatment or medication prescribed by a qualified
physician. However, it can't hurt touse them WITH the
proper medical treatment.
African Ginger
Place under the pillow to cure a sore throat.
Ash Tree Leaves:
Place one tablespoonful of leaves in a bowl of
water and leave it in the bedroom overnight
while sleeping. In the morning it should be tossed out
and then redone each night. Allegedly this will help
to prevent illness.
Betony
Strengthens the body when worn as an amulet.
Caraway Seed
Place some in a small, white bag and sew with white
thread. Hide in the crib or bed of a child (this means
tape it UNDER the bed so there is no possible way a
youngster has access to it!) to keep the child free
from illness.
Coriander
Carry the seeds in a small bag to ward off disease
and migraines.
Dill Seed
Tie some in a cloth and smell to help cure hiccups
(this one didn't help me much).
Dog Grass
Sprinkle around the house to overcome depression. Do
this for seven days and hopefully you will no longer
despair.
Eucalyptus
Said to protect against colds if stuffed into the
pillow one sleeps on.
Holy Herb
Use in bath water if you feel your sickness has been
caused by a hex.
Masterwort
When sprinkled in shoes it is supposed to prevent
tiredness and weakness. Mixed with oil and rubbed on
the neck should help alleviate neck pain.
Mustard Seed:
Carry with you at all times a few grains in a small
bag, wallet or purse to guard against injury.
Quince Seed
When a few are carried in a red, flannel bag it
will protect the wearer from physical attacks and harm.
Rose Buds
Place around sprains and bad bruises to help them heal
quicker.
Rue
To relieve a headache lay down with some placed on the
forehead. Wear at night next to the heart to regain
health from minor illnesses.
Rosemary
Holding some while reading or completing tasks is said
to improve memory.
Thyme
Burn in the home to attract good health to all
occupants.
Valerian
This sewn into the pillow is supposed to calm nerves
and bring about peaceful sleep.
Vervain
Worn as an amulet, Vervain is noted for its healing
powers in curing fevers and poisoning.