Genesis 1:29-30 " And God said, "Behold, I give you every plant with seeds that is sown on the face of all the earth, and every fruit bearing tree whose seeds are planted, for you to be a source of food. And I give you all the creatures of the wilderness and all the birds of the sky and everything that walks the earth that has a living soul, and all the herds as a source for food,"and it was so.”
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
"My goal is to share the healing traditions that have become a way of life for me, my family and the ability to give individuals a complete and reasonable guide to understanding the simplicities and the intricacies of making herbal extracts, etc. My recommendations are based upon my personal experiences and the extensive association and physics of herbal extraction.
These preference of herbs, formulas and extraction techniques are the result of my experience as a horticulturalist and the Natural Health Care Practices I have used for over 40 years. I believe the herbs grown by our own hands in local gardens provide the strongest medicine possible that can be produced and dispensed for healing. When I take this medicine or administer it to my family and friends, I recognize the plant, its origin, extract process and its proper protocol. I have a profound faith in this medicine, which provides an improved foundation for Gods healing."
Herbal Therapy
Question: Is it okay for Christians to use herbs for healing?
Answer: God, the Creator of heaven and earth, made all the different herbs found around the world for our blessing:
Genesis 9:3 "And every living creature shall be for you a source for food; I give you everything as the foliage of the herb."
Therefore we can use them according to His guidance. But I say that with extreme caution! The problem today is that herbal therapy has been generally usurped by the holistic health movement and therefore tends to be taught by those who embrace pantheistic powers and psychic energy. Warnings in the Scriptures remind us, to avoid the counsel of those who follow other gods and reject Him. Most literature dealing with herbs today are written by those who fit the latter category or by those who blend the latter with selected Scriptures to win the approval of the Christian community. So be sure you ask God to show you His will for you.
COMMON BITTER HERBS
Angelica: Angelica archangelica. Used to remedy colds and ailments such as rheumatism. Its properties make it a stimulant, stomachic and tonic. For liquors, it’s been used to flavor gin.
Chamomile: Matricaria chamomilla. A mild bitter herb used as a sedative and antispasmodic. Its curative properties include relief of both fever and restlessness.
Dandelion: Taraxacum. A mild bitter herb used as a blood cleanser and diuretic that can also lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Still used in traditional cooking in the Mediterranean and parts of Asia.
Goldenseal: Hydrastis canadensis. A strong bitter herb used to stimulate appetite and eliminate infections.
Horehound: Marrubium vulgare. Horehound is believed to be one of the original bitter herbs of the Bible. It has been used for colds and respiratory ailments (such as in cough syrup and throat lozenges).
Milk Thistle: Silybum marianum. A powerful liver detoxifier as well as, an antidote for Amanita-mushroom poisoning.
Peppermint: Mentha piperita. Used as a flavor, a fragrance, and medicine. Peppermint oil is used to allay nausea and stomach aches.
Rue: Ruta: A strong bitter herb used as an antispasmodic, a sedative and a mild stomachic. Mentioned in the Bible as “peganon.”
Wormwood: Artemisia absinthium. A perennial plant used as an antiseptic, tonic, diuretic, and stomachic. The herb’s strong bitter taste is still used in wines and spirits such as, vermouth.
Yarrow: Achilles millefolium. A flowering plant that produces a mild bitter herb used as an astringent and cold remedy. The entire herb can be used.
These preference of herbs, formulas and extraction techniques are the result of my experience as a horticulturalist and the Natural Health Care Practices I have used for over 40 years. I believe the herbs grown by our own hands in local gardens provide the strongest medicine possible that can be produced and dispensed for healing. When I take this medicine or administer it to my family and friends, I recognize the plant, its origin, extract process and its proper protocol. I have a profound faith in this medicine, which provides an improved foundation for Gods healing."
Herbal Therapy
Question: Is it okay for Christians to use herbs for healing?
Answer: God, the Creator of heaven and earth, made all the different herbs found around the world for our blessing:
Genesis 9:3 "And every living creature shall be for you a source for food; I give you everything as the foliage of the herb."
Therefore we can use them according to His guidance. But I say that with extreme caution! The problem today is that herbal therapy has been generally usurped by the holistic health movement and therefore tends to be taught by those who embrace pantheistic powers and psychic energy. Warnings in the Scriptures remind us, to avoid the counsel of those who follow other gods and reject Him. Most literature dealing with herbs today are written by those who fit the latter category or by those who blend the latter with selected Scriptures to win the approval of the Christian community. So be sure you ask God to show you His will for you.
COMMON BITTER HERBS
Angelica: Angelica archangelica. Used to remedy colds and ailments such as rheumatism. Its properties make it a stimulant, stomachic and tonic. For liquors, it’s been used to flavor gin.
Chamomile: Matricaria chamomilla. A mild bitter herb used as a sedative and antispasmodic. Its curative properties include relief of both fever and restlessness.
Dandelion: Taraxacum. A mild bitter herb used as a blood cleanser and diuretic that can also lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Still used in traditional cooking in the Mediterranean and parts of Asia.
Goldenseal: Hydrastis canadensis. A strong bitter herb used to stimulate appetite and eliminate infections.
Horehound: Marrubium vulgare. Horehound is believed to be one of the original bitter herbs of the Bible. It has been used for colds and respiratory ailments (such as in cough syrup and throat lozenges).
Milk Thistle: Silybum marianum. A powerful liver detoxifier as well as, an antidote for Amanita-mushroom poisoning.
Peppermint: Mentha piperita. Used as a flavor, a fragrance, and medicine. Peppermint oil is used to allay nausea and stomach aches.
Rue: Ruta: A strong bitter herb used as an antispasmodic, a sedative and a mild stomachic. Mentioned in the Bible as “peganon.”
Wormwood: Artemisia absinthium. A perennial plant used as an antiseptic, tonic, diuretic, and stomachic. The herb’s strong bitter taste is still used in wines and spirits such as, vermouth.
Yarrow: Achilles millefolium. A flowering plant that produces a mild bitter herb used as an astringent and cold remedy. The entire herb can be used.
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