Dried peppermint mixed with the crushed flowers of cowslip and camomile and anica in warm water. Add, an infusion, of powdered willow bark and thistle. Heat and pour through a sieve of pure linen and let cool while asking for a bit of help. Place in a cup and have it drunk quickly and completely.
2007-07-13 14:56:17 · 9 answers · asked by Terry 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
This has been handed down thrugh the centuries for those herbalists who dealt with mead, stout and ale lovers.
2007-07-13 18:11:07 · update #1
Old herbals are always fun to look through. The infusion you describe is properly a tea ... and is focused on mild pain relief, reduction of swelling, stomach calming, sleep, and the breaking of fevers. It would be a less powerful herbal form of taking an aspirin, some pepto bismol, and using a warm beverage to help you relax and get some sleep. Willow bark is one of the sources of salicylic acid ... aspirin. I have included a few of the component properties from an old herbal.
PEPPERMINT
G/P/E: Masculine, Mercury or Venus, Air.
Magickal attributes: Money, healing, strength, augment power, luck, travel.
Uses: Mint in tea form aids upset stomachs, flu, and can be used to ease hiccups. Inhalations of the leaves in boiling water is recommended for head colds and asthma. Mint tea used instead of aspirin is great for headaches, particularly pre menstrual headaches. Nervous headaches can be relieved if you lie in a dark room with fresh peppermint leaves on the forehead. Aids the respiratory and circulatory systems. An anti-inflammatory and an antiseptic. Ideal for treating indigestion, flatulence, varicose veins, headaches, migraines, skin irritations, rheumatism, toothache, and general fatigue.
COWSLIP
G/P/E: Feminine, Venus, Water.
Magickal uses: Luck in love, a woman who washes her face with milk infused with cowslip will draw her beloved closer to her. Induces contact with departed loved ones during dreams.
CAMOMILE
G/P/E: Masculine, Sun or Venus, Water.
Magickal attributes: Good as a meditation incense, for centering, peace, sprinkle in your home for protection, healing, money.
Uses: Is an excellent herb both internally and externally for calming. Great for digestion, fevers, burns, rs, anti-inflammatory for wounds, and sedative for nervous disorders. And relieves stomachaches and diarrhea in infants and small children (always using in diluted form). In tea form, made of 2 teaspoons of the herb steeped for 5 minutes in a cup of boiling water is a gentle sleep inducer. Chamomile also makes an excellent insect repellent, simply splash some tea on face arms and feet. It is also a good hair rinse for blondes. Plant chamomile in your garden to be the guardian of the land, and you will have certain success.
WILLOW
G/P/E: Feminine, Moon, Water.
Magickal uses: Willow wands can be used for healing. The Willow will bring the blessings of the Moon upon those who plant it or have it on their property. Willows can be used to bind together witch's brooms and a forked willow branch is widely used in water witching and dowsing.
2007-07-13 18:20:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thistle='high reputation as a heal-all, being supposed even to cure the plague.
Chamomile=to calm , ease anxiety or to sedate.
Willow is the original source of aspirin.
aRnica-anti-inflammatory.
Cowslip=many uses including .....medicinally as a diuretic, an expectorant, and an antispasmodic, as well as for the treatment of headaches, whooping cough, tremors, and other conditions. However it can have irritant effects in people who are allergic to it!!
Dried Peppermint-Great for indigestion, cramps, and other stomach disorders.
Awakens, clears and stimulates the mind. Great to use while studying for exams.
Because of its decongestant action, Peppermint is a FDA approved remedy for the common cold. The menthol vapors help relieve nasal, sinus and chest congestion.
Okay these are the results I found when researching each of these ingredients-I hope this helps!
2007-07-13 15:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by MAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would cool the concoction and put it under my pillow. You said to be drunk but I would take the remaining ingredients and strain them. I would then sew a pillow with ritual and put them inside and then go to sleep with this for 9 days.
I would let that heal my thoughts.
I would do alot more but I refrained because you asked specifically about your concoction.
2007-07-13 17:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by Milmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds almost like tea except possibly unpleasant to drink. Doesn't camomile help relax you or something? It's all chemical reactions, not magical potion stuff.
2016-03-15 03:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Teacher Witch. Sounds like you're trying to calm and soothe. The Anica helps to soothe inflammation, the chamomile helps with relaxation. Peppermint helps to soothe the stomach. Is it for indigestion?
2007-07-13 15:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by spark8118 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me it sounds like you have a little bit of pain going there, with arnica, willow bark and thistle. Chamomile and peppermint are soothing.
If you've got a magical intent with this tea, I couldn't tell you, but I'd use it for a little pain and stress relief.
2007-07-13 15:01:27 · answer #6 · answered by Nightlight 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Arthritis?
We know all about that in this house, hubby is only 37 and has had it throughout his body for years!
Sympathies to all!
Blessings!
Ariel
2007-07-13 15:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by *~Ariel Brigalow Moondust~* 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a nerve-soothing type of tea.
2007-07-13 15:16:48 · answer #8 · answered by xx. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's an odd question; why would you make it if you didn't know what it was for?
2007-07-13 15:31:14 · answer #9 · answered by Malachi 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋