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The vinegar of the four thieves
Every master herbalist has a recipe for wellness that was inspired by the vinegar of the four thieves.
Mine has herbs that we’re used by my great grandmother and my cultural heritage. We carry it in a tincture form, massage oil, essential oil, and a spray. It is used as a preventative for disease.
The story of the four thieves comes from Europe and believed to be in France and it goes like this…
Herbal lore has it that, while the Plague was raging in France, a rash of burglaries of plague victims’ homes was discovered. No effort was made, however, to apprehend the thieves, as it was assumed that they would soon succumb to the contagion in the homes they had robbed.. Read more »
Originally posted 2009-03-26 20:57:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Lycium Berry and Anti-aging
A well known Chinese herb, Lycium Berry- AKA Gou Qi Zi, has been known to have amazing curative effects such strengthening eye sight and enhancing male and female fertility, but it has now been documented to slow the again process. Recently a study from the University of Hong Kong provided strong clinical evidence that the polysaccharides found in Gou Qi Zi have neuroprotective properties. These neuroprotective properties attenuate stress kinases and pro-apoptotic signaling pathway and clinically protected retinal cells from beta-amyloid peptide toxicity and from ganglion cell infection. Conclusion, the ancient physicans in China were correct in their assumption that this herb was a strong tonic capable of slowing the degenerative processes. Read More…
Originally posted 2010-12-18 00:26:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Master Cleanse recipe
The Master Cleanse Recipe
8 oz. warm water
2 Tbs. fresh lemon or lime (no canned or concentrate—Fresh only!)
2 TBS. pure Maple syrup
1/10 tsp. cayenne pepper
Combine all in a glass or cup, heat if preferred, and drink! Read more »
Originally posted 2009-02-20 10:30:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Many patients in there child bearing years wanted Information on what to and what not to take during pregnancy. I chose ta carry all of Dr. Christopher formulas because almost all are safe for pregnant and nursing mothers. And they carry children’s formulas as well.
This was from an herbal course from over ten years ago but the same herbs are still used by midwives.
Exhaustion and Tension
~ Chamomile. A cup of tea is an excellent relaxant. Drink as much as you like J
~ Skullcap Tincture. Brings on sleep. Begin with 3-5 dropper dosage and repeat as needed. Read more »
Originally posted 2008-11-30 17:37:05. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
