Shamanism: the numerous benefits of Sacred Plants (part 3)

 Dear readers and friends,                         articolo originale in OlisticaMente Kokoro

Today I present to you the third and last part of the article on the sacred herbs of shamanism, I hope that this series of articles has been useful and to your liking.  

Shamanism is the oldest form of healing, which balances body and soul in its deepest form of connection with the cosmos.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

Shamanic Magical Use: There are two types of chamomile, bonded and similar, with the same uses. One is also known as Roman chamomile. The other is known as German chamomile. It is a solar plant, and it harnesses the very power of the Sun. It can be burned in the form of incense, or dispersed in the air, as if its petals could summon Spirit. It sweeps away darkness and negativity. It is an excellent antifungal and a strong and potent antidepressant. If it does not give positive results, after three revolutions of the moon, it is good to abandon the use of this plant, because it means that there is a problem that must be solved in another way and with another plant.

 

Nettle (Urtica dioica)

Shamanic Magical Use: This is the herb of the Burning Earth, and its power is aggressive defense. The nettle is an aggressive defender, because it not only absorbs the harmful magic that is thrown at the person or in the sacred space of him, but is able to return the curse to the sender. Due to its tough nature, it is nearly impossible to handle fresh in ritual, but dried or cooked it will lose its irritating power. Nettles retain their aggressive energy when burned, or sprayed dry around an area. It can be drunk in tea, in preparation for an aid ritual.

 

Fennel (Myrrhis Odorata)

Shamanic Magical Use: This is a herb most often used in tandem with fennel, as both are mutually empowering. Fennel and fennel tea protects against elf attacks; the same way works the ointment rubbed on the area affected by the bite. Wild fennel also aids in the Gift of Sight, in this case it fosters the ability to see beauty under ugliness, power under simplicity, and possibility under limitation. It is a useful herb when you are faced with clients who are living in a swamp of negativity, and you need to give them some hope. It is recommended to drink it as a tea or to smoke or eat the seeds (preferably six).

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare

Shamanic Magical Use: Together with wild fennel, it is used to protect against elf bites. Also, like fennel, it favors the Gift of Sight, giving the ability to see darkness in life, hidden anger and pain, inner rot, creeping death. This makes it useful when discerning hard truths about someone's behavior, or finding hidden disease, or poisoning. Advisable to drink in tea or smoke or eat the seeds (preferably seven).

Crab Apple (Malus spp.)

Shamanic Magical Use: It can be used to promote fertility, both in people, in animals, in the fields. It can also be charged with healing energy and then eaten. Its wholesomeness makes it a powerful tool against spells.

Shamanism is the oldest form of healing, which balances body and soul in its deepest form of connection with the cosmos.

The mandrake

Since ancient times,  the mandrake  has always been present in magical rites, considered the essence of the animal and vegetable world together.

It was used in the preparation of love elixirs. Legend has it that when a root is uprooted, the plant emits a scream similar to a newborn. Together with seven red roses and seven carnations, it promises nights of passion. Among its many uses, it was used to charm wayfarers and be able to rob them while they were busy with the courtesans. There are no texts by alchemists, dating back to ancient Egypt, which do not mention the use of the mandrake: it is the esoteric plant par excellence!

The Hawkweed

Pilosella  is still widely used today in herbalists and in the preparation of natural supplements. Its peculiarities are that of having strong draining, anti-inflammatory and spasmodic effects, as well as antibiotics (a feature for which it is no longer used). It was (but still is) used to treat respiratory diseases such as asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis and cough. Considered magical also for its power in healing the wounds of soldiers returning from wars, applying it on deep cuts, it helps in blood coagulation.

White Sage

White sage  was very common among Native American tribes, by drinking an infusion of this plant it was possible to purify oneself from all the symptoms and also from the shadows of depression. Or it could be collected in small bunches tied together, creating incense. With its smoke it is possible to purify domestic environments, prepare the places chosen for ceremonies and drive away the negative energies left after family quarrels. Its herbal tea was used as an elixir of postpartum courage, so as to give strength to new mothers to take care of their offspring. Nowadays widely used as incense at home, it is recommended to light it and then pass it in every room. Leaves a very dry and spiritual scent, it is advisable to open the windows during use.

The Black Juquiman

The  black henbane  is a toxic, poisonous and decidedly not recommended plant, given its effects of delirium and hallucinations. It was widely used by older shamans, according to beliefs it helped them to have visions of the past and forecasts of the future. In more modern times, associated with other drugs, it has been used as a remedy for motion sickness, seasickness and associated with morphine, used in post-operative recovery. This plant with a beautiful flower was the cause of many poisonings, witches chose it as the main ingredient in toxic potions to hand to the enemy. Its intake can lead to many decompensations as well as hallucinations, it is also the cause of strong tachycardia, redness and even death.

The Mapacho

Mipacho  (nicotine rustica) is the closest relative of the tobacco plant, typical of Amazonia. For the Amazonian tribes, it is among the most important of the sacred plants and was used above all against drops in pressure. Considered a real substitute for common tobacco, it was already smoked by the ancient Maia and Aztecs. Compared to the tobacco we know, Mipacho contains twenty times the amount of nicotine, and was ideal for the first rudimentary cigars smoked only by the shamans of the tribes. 

Shamanism: the numerous benefits of Sacred Plants (part 2)

Shamanism: the numerous benefits of Sacred Plants (part 1)

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