So .. Since your good.. What about Valerian..< spelling..I've wanted to try some..But the herbal suggestions are not to take it for an extended periods of time.. and if I have had any other medical problems not to take it... But it is just calling me from the beyond and I have to have it.. What could that be?
@ShannyCleaner had some trouble sending pm just now. It fit in the message box, so maybe it's YT acting wierd. If it's still not working tomorrow, I'll split it up and post here, as before.
@ShannyCleaner (a) The oldest traditional use I'm familiar with is as a wart remover. But obviously not if you're taking it internally:) It was often given for kidney problems or gallstones. Recently (past couple of decades) it's been used as a "nervine." It may calm some people or excite others. Depends on your dosage. That would also have to be calculated by someone's body mass. I can't say if that would have anything to do with headaches.
@ShannyCleaner (b) But if you were put on it by an N.D. or something you probably shouldn't stop until you talk to them.
I've also run across some UT kids about ten years ago that were using it as part of an herbal blend to make their own detox mixture; like those that they sell in head shops for people who are trying to pass drug tests but also know they aren't going to. But in their case I'm not sure if they weren't confusing it with Milk Thistle.
@ShannyCleaner (c) Then there is the magickal correspondence to Asclepius. Aesculapius or Ophiuchus is the patronymic Demi-God of our order; that is, the Ophiucian Wicca tradition which I joined several years ago. One of his sacred plants was Asclepias Syriaca. Although, milkweeds can be among over a hundred different species within that genus. A friend of mine was a grad student in biology at Berkeley back in the 80's and her specialty was Botany- she could probably name them all.
@ShannyCleaner (d) But I know well enough that they might not all have the exact same effect on the body. If you were advised to take this by an hebalist, you might want to check and make sure you're not taking the wrong cultivar or something.
That being said, another really knowledgeable person on yt that I'm subscribed to is HedgeWitchMagic. She's shown Milkweed in one of her videos and gives good advice in general.
@ShannyCleaner just clarifying... when I said "within that genus," Asclepias is the broader name for the genus; Asclepias Syriaca is one of the species within it and is what most people probably mean when they say Milkweed, but there can be several others.
Concerning Milkweed - I eat milkweed: the pods, flowers, buds and shoots. I also use the sap externally in medicine. People who work with plants know how to eat and use it safely. To give milkweed a black mark of 'poisonous' is to show your lack of research and knowledge. Please, before telling people what a plant IS, find out. really find out. A friendly note from a friendly neighborhood herbalist.
Greetings and felicitations HerbWyfe! Our concern, in the discussion between TragicShaman and myself, was that the author seemed to be suggesting its use in a Wiccan or Witchcraft ritual to anoint a baby.
Since it is said to be poisonous in large amounts, one who is not an experienced herbalist like you said, may have difficulty calculating just what constitutes a large amount for a very small person.
It is the inexperienced herbalist I think that concerns us here i.e. the non-herbalist user who has Witchcraft or related goals in mind and thus may be unaware of side effects. As for my research, you neednt worry. I am aware of milkweeds medicinal uses and I assure you I will not misuse it or recommend it to anyone in inappropriate amounts.
This is one reason why I dont use this channel to give medicinal advice. We should keep in mind that just about anything can be made poisonous in too large an amount for the wrong person; that includes pure water, peanut butter, and jelly ;-p Each body is different, and so I would have to get to know someone quite well before I could suggest such things responsibly. Thank you for your concern.
So .. Since your good.. What about Valerian..< spelling..I've wanted to try some..But the herbal suggestions are not to take it for an extended periods of time.. and if I have had any other medical problems not to take it... But it is just calling me from the beyond and I have to have it.. What could that be?
ShannyCleaner 1 year ago
@ShannyCleaner this one's going to be pretty long, so I'll most likely pm it
TheHillbard 1 year ago
@ShannyCleaner had some trouble sending pm just now. It fit in the message box, so maybe it's YT acting wierd. If it's still not working tomorrow, I'll split it up and post here, as before.
TheHillbard 1 year ago
I'm super glad you said something because I take that at least twice a week. I have been having headaches.. What are the uses?
ShannyCleaner 1 year ago
@ShannyCleaner (a) The oldest traditional use I'm familiar with is as a wart remover. But obviously not if you're taking it internally:) It was often given for kidney problems or gallstones. Recently (past couple of decades) it's been used as a "nervine." It may calm some people or excite others. Depends on your dosage. That would also have to be calculated by someone's body mass. I can't say if that would have anything to do with headaches.
TheHillbard 1 year ago
@ShannyCleaner (b) But if you were put on it by an N.D. or something you probably shouldn't stop until you talk to them.
I've also run across some UT kids about ten years ago that were using it as part of an herbal blend to make their own detox mixture; like those that they sell in head shops for people who are trying to pass drug tests but also know they aren't going to. But in their case I'm not sure if they weren't confusing it with Milk Thistle.
TheHillbard 1 year ago
@ShannyCleaner (c) Then there is the magickal correspondence to Asclepius. Aesculapius or Ophiuchus is the patronymic Demi-God of our order; that is, the Ophiucian Wicca tradition which I joined several years ago. One of his sacred plants was Asclepias Syriaca. Although, milkweeds can be among over a hundred different species within that genus. A friend of mine was a grad student in biology at Berkeley back in the 80's and her specialty was Botany- she could probably name them all.
TheHillbard 1 year ago
@ShannyCleaner (d) But I know well enough that they might not all have the exact same effect on the body. If you were advised to take this by an hebalist, you might want to check and make sure you're not taking the wrong cultivar or something.
That being said, another really knowledgeable person on yt that I'm subscribed to is HedgeWitchMagic. She's shown Milkweed in one of her videos and gives good advice in general.
TheHillbard 1 year ago
@ShannyCleaner just clarifying... when I said "within that genus," Asclepias is the broader name for the genus; Asclepias Syriaca is one of the species within it and is what most people probably mean when they say Milkweed, but there can be several others.
TheHillbard 1 year ago
Concerning Milkweed - I eat milkweed: the pods, flowers, buds and shoots. I also use the sap externally in medicine. People who work with plants know how to eat and use it safely. To give milkweed a black mark of 'poisonous' is to show your lack of research and knowledge. Please, before telling people what a plant IS, find out. really find out. A friendly note from a friendly neighborhood herbalist.
HerbWyfe 2 years ago
Greetings and felicitations HerbWyfe! Our concern, in the discussion between TragicShaman and myself, was that the author seemed to be suggesting its use in a Wiccan or Witchcraft ritual to anoint a baby.
Since it is said to be poisonous in large amounts, one who is not an experienced herbalist like you said, may have difficulty calculating just what constitutes a large amount for a very small person.
TheHillbard 2 years ago
It is the inexperienced herbalist I think that concerns us here i.e. the non-herbalist user who has Witchcraft or related goals in mind and thus may be unaware of side effects. As for my research, you neednt worry. I am aware of milkweeds medicinal uses and I assure you I will not misuse it or recommend it to anyone in inappropriate amounts.
TheHillbard 2 years ago
This is one reason why I dont use this channel to give medicinal advice. We should keep in mind that just about anything can be made poisonous in too large an amount for the wrong person; that includes pure water, peanut butter, and jelly ;-p Each body is different, and so I would have to get to know someone quite well before I could suggest such things responsibly. Thank you for your concern.
Blesséd Be!
Hillbard
TheHillbard 2 years ago