Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Herbs. A-Z

To help me learn and explore this newfound path each week I will find one herb, research it and tell about it here. I will discuss both magical and mundane uses.
I will start with A which might stand for Alfalfa, or Angelica.
Next week will be B and it will go on from there.
Feel free to join in.

A

Alfalfa - Alfalfa is also known as Buffalo herb,  Lucerne, Purple Medic, Chilean clover.


Image Found Here.

Element: Earth
Gender : Female
Planet: Venus

It is high in protein, fiber and contains B vitamins, beta carotene, vitamins C, E and K.
The reason the alfalfa plants are so rich in nutrients is because the roots grow so deep in the ground, they can grow as far as 20feet or more into the ground.

Alfalfa became popular centuries ago. And was used in many folk remedies. Today it is often used when cooking and is also a a popular health tonic used to help lower cholesteral. As well as helping to treat menopause symptoms, diabetes, and arthritis. It has also been shown to protect against certain cancers, such as breast, and prostate. The Chinese have been using it since the 6th century to help with fluid retention and swelling, as well as kidney stones.  Used as a tea, Alfala can be extreamly calming, and soothing to nerve pain and helpful in particularly stressful situations. It has been known to aide in restoring mental alertness, and improving sleep.


Magically Alfalfa has been known to draw in good fourtune especially pertaining to money matters. Alfalfa keeps away financial troubles and poverty. Often times it is kept in pockets to attract money, especially when gambling. It also known to be sprinkled underneath carpets at businesses to bring in steady business.


With all of the information I found I could go on and on for pages, but this was a great start I think.


DISCLAIMER: I have no medical degrees, and am not a doctor. Consult a physician before ingesting somthing new that you are unfamiliar with. These are my personal findings only. I do not reccommend using them until you have consulted your physician.

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