Opinions on Druid Healing

[six0clocktea]

Just joind the site.

I have been reading lately the 21 Lessons of Merlyn.

In there they talk about 16 herbs the ancient druids used in healing categorized by element

=Earth=
Valerian
Skullcap
Lady Slipper
Wormwood

=Water=
Catnip
Hops
Black Willow
Echinacea

=Fire=
Goldenseal
St. Johns Wort
Buckthorne
White Oak

=Air=
Chamomile
Calendula
Yarrow
Vervain

What is your opinion on such a thought? It also says they added a drop of mistletoe tincture as a magickal catalyst. But i believe mistletoe is slightly poisonous no? Of coarse not all were used internally.

There is also mentions of the 9 druidic draughts of inspiration it only lists the recipe of one which intailed willow and chlorophyl and sun charged for 2 weeks or something. If anyone knows all 9 draughts it would be great if i could get the recipes and maybe an origin and its uses and such.

Thanks
-Six0clocktea!

[Selene]

Hi, Six0clocktea, and welcome to the board!

I would not put any stock in anything I read in "21 Lessons." It has no real credibility and a lot of disinformation. See viewtopic.php?f=11&t=37380&p=400175&hilit=monroe#p400175 for details.

That said, there are many herbal concoctions that have benefits, but you'd do better consulting a reputable herbal book or a qualified herbalist than anything by Monroe. We have some people here on the board who are much more knowledgeable than I am, so I hope some of them can point you in the right direction.

Blessings,
Selene

[six0clocktea]

Thanks Ill take a look at that thread.

As for herbal concoctions im truly hoping someone knows all the recipes it would be a great thing to study. Especially any lore surrounding it!

[clyffmydylltyn]

This book has very good reviews on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Druids-Herbal-S ... 563&sr=8-2

[ShadowCat]

I would always recommend learning about herbal medicine from a herbalist or taking a course yourself. This applies especially when you seek to use any remedies internally, but since several herbs can be toxic by skin-exposure and/or make your skin extra-sensitive to light (photo-toxicity) so you can get burned badly. "Romantic" books are not a good source. The Druids herbal is a good book if you have a basic understanding on healing herbs, but can't be used as your only source of information. I can recommend "Healing Wise" as a good book on how to get to know a few common weeds fully. No books, herbal encyclopedias or referencecharts can replace a thorough education though.

When in doubt, check if a herb is commercially available as a tea (like chamomile), in which case it's most often safe to use. Even then, it might interact with medication you have to take or you might be sensitive to it. With all herbal teas, you should rotate them, not using the same one in significant quantities for more then three weeks in a row.

[clyffmydylltyn]

I would always recommend learning about herbal medicine from a herbalist or taking a course yourself. This applies especially when you seek to use any remedies internally, but since several herbs can be toxic by skin-exposure and/or make your skin extra-sensitive to light (photo-toxicity) so you can get burned badly. "Romantic" books are not a good source. The Druids herbal is a good book if you have a basic understanding on healing herbs, but can't be used as your only source of information. I can recommend "Healing Wise" as a good book on how to get to know a few common weeds fully. No books, herbal encyclopedias or referencecharts can replace a thorough education though.

When in doubt, check if a herb is commercially available as a tea (like chamomile), in which case it's most often safe to use. Even then, it might interact with medication you have to take or you might be sensitive to it. With all herbal teas, you should rotate them, not using the same one in significant quantities for more then three weeks in a row.

Very good advice. Thank you ShadowCat. Didn't know about the three-week rule!

[ShadowCat]

It's more what you'd call a guideline than an actual rule

[BlazeLeeDragon]

I was very fond of 21 lessons, but I take it with a grain of salt. I to would highly recommend seeking a professional herbalist. one of my favorite books if your considering consuming herbs is the way of herbs by michael tierra lac, omd.

still would be best to learn from someone who is certified.