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ry Earth in about 1968-1969. Sitting Owl directed while I helped to set up and
prepare the lodge and Grandfather Fire. While the Grandfather Stone people
Prod where being reheated, Sitting Owl’s prayers of Gratitude to Great Spirit
inspired me to do the same. Then I sat down to bring myself into a relaxed
ucts meditative state of consciousness. I began talking about the auras of trees
Links and how they seem to pulsate with white light and a golden outline as if
they’re breathing. This was to assist Sitting Owl in opening his third eye,
Cont inner eye, mind’s eye or mind screen, and to enhance my own experience in
the lodge. The Stone People were red hot now, so we smudged ourselves
act and went on in to commune with Wakan Tanka and his helpers.
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Testi out [For overseas readers that means sweating profusely. Ed.] And then he
put some water on the stones. When Sitting Owl sang the welcoming song
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my third eye opened and I saw specks of rainbow coloured tiny stars of
als energy. When Sitting Owl had finished singing I saw a whirling golden
orange coloured vortex of energy, like a funnel, coming from outside the
lodge, through the roof and into the Stone People pit. Circular waves then
pulsated from the pit and lit up the whole lodge. When I described that to
Exter Sitting Owl, he said that it was probably the Great Spirit entering the lodge.
nal Then I saw a huge silhouetted bear with a golden coloured outline, and then
I saw an eagle circling the roof of the lodge from where Spirit came in.
Pages While Sitting Owl was explaining the significance of these visions, the
lodge was so hot that I almost blacked out. Thank Great Spirit; Sitting Owl
then opened the door to end the first round.
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the four directions and there associated elements, I had to concentrate on
doing yogi breathing to keep myself from blacking out. At one stage I had a
vision of a deer’s head with antlers, later Sitting Owl explained deer as the
medicine of gentleness. While Sitting Owl was finishing his prayers I felt
Subs heaviness on the top of my head like wearing a crown. I realised that this
was Great Spirit helping to heal my chronic inner ear infection that I have
cribe had for ten years. With my clairaudience I heard Great Spirit say, “Help me
to heal you”, so I immediately put my Rieki hands over my left ear and left
throat, meanwhile I was still almost blacking out. With my inner vision I
Blog then saw Great Spirit, in the form of golden light, swirling around my inner
ear.
My I then just managed to say some prayers before finishing the round. We were
both so in need of fresh air that once the door was open we both collapsed
Dot with our heads hanging out gasping for air. This was not a painful
au experience, because it was actually quite blissful and wonderful.

site The Third Round

I was so blissed out during this round that I just laid down while Sitting Owl
said prayers for the two-leggeds. Then, I just managed to sit up to say my
own prayers for the two-leggeds. While David waited for the steam to take
my prayers up to the Great Spirit I had visions of a green and brown
coloured turtle and an ambrosia coloured butterfly with a golden outline.
Sitting Owl explained that turtle is Mother Earth and butterfly is
transformation. Again we both collapsed with our heads hanging out
gasping for air.

The Forth and last Round

In this round we sang some songs. And when Sitting Owl sang the departing
song in the Lakota language I could see the song coming from him like
bubbles of silvery white clouds. After that I had a vision of a spider and then
a purple spotted beetle. It was as if after the Great Spirit had left the lodge I
saw white and golden doves circling out through the roof. While I was
waiting for Sitting Owl to leave the lodge and thank Maka (Mother Earth),
and as I did some deep breathing, I experienced ecstatic physical tingling
over my entire body, right down to my bones. As I was departing, and just
after I had given thanks to Mother Earth, I again saw the purple spotted
beetle. While I waited for Sitting Owl to cut the cord of his rebirth (Splash
water over his body to ground himself) I was on my hands and knees
gasping for air, still half in the lodge.
However, even the cutting of my own cord was a groovy and blissful
experience. By the way, cold water on a hot body and chest boosts the
immune system by increasing the ‘T’ cell (white cell) production, thus
healing any infection of body.

After the Lodge


This is when we sat around the Sacred Fire feasting on the offering fruits
from the altar, and we quickly recovered as we debriefed, giving thanks to
the Great Spirit for the awesome and FANTASTIC!! Experience of my first
sweat.

Epilogue

As I entered my tent to sleep I was still seeing visions of speckles of light


and a spider and its web. As I collapsed on my bed in a state of ecstatic bliss
saying thank you to mama and papa, I realised that Great Spirit was still
with me, always has been, and always will be. And I’ll be back for many
more sweats, as I am still in awe over this technique of communing with the
Great Spirit. So Sitting Owl is also a pretty good cook, through him the
Great Spirit cooked me up pretty good! I feel more balanced, grounded,
focused and whole; and I’m looking forward to the next journey. I
recommend this same experience for everyone in the world.

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Materials of Medicine
(Home Herbal Medicine)
By: Colin Hill (Smiling Snake)
(The Ditch Wizard or Herb and Food Shaman)

Links and List of Herbs:


Parsley Oregano Sage Peppermint

Rosemary Thyme Marigold Comfrey

Garlic Nettle Mulberry

More yet to come, so keep watching this page.

CREDITS:
Colin Hill (Laughing Snake) has sourced his work from: Jethro Kloss
(Author of: ‘Back to Eden') and the Queensland Institute of Natural Science
for the course: ‘Herbal Medicine’. Sitting Owl has added just a little to this
work by cross-referencing from many sources, especially ‘Kitchen
Pharmacy’ by Rose Elliot and Carlo De Paoli, and a variety of writings from
Dr Maurice Blackmore (founder of Blackmores Laboratories)

How to Use the Herbs


As the following information is simply a collection of information, it is
recommended that if problems persist or if there is any doubt you seek
advice from a professional medical or naturopathic practitioner. All the
herbs in this book can be cultivated in a home garden, and an organic garden
is preferred.

Warning on dosages
When in doubt don’t. Please check with one of the many herbalists available
for correct uses and dosages.

Tisane or Infusions
These are made by pouring boiling water on the fresh or dried herbs and
allowing a few minutes to infuse, usually from five (5) to twelve (12)
minutes. The strength varies with different herbs, and can be sweetened to
taste with honey, raw, or brown sugar.
Brews or Decoctions
These are made by simmering the herb in water for ten (10) minutes. The
proportions are the same as for the teas above. Boiling destroys the active
principle or ingredient of some herbs and these are better taken as teas or
eaten raw in salads and other food dishes. Dosage varies, but it is difficult to
take an overdose of any of the herbs in this book. Herbal medicines act
gently and slowly. Instant miraculous cures are as unlikely as harmful side
effects. The curative properties of these herbs have been known and
described for centuries, so are tried and true. It is recommended that you
begin with a smallest dose and gradually increase it This is a hot or cold
pack applied to the skin, often over a wound or other damage. It is made by
mixing hot water with chopped or ground herbs in a muslin (cotton gauze)
bag, often used to draw pus and other debris from a wound. Onion, Linseed
and Comfrey are particularly suited to this technique

Parsley
for the Nerves
(Petroselinum)

Therapeutic actions of the leaves and stems:

Neutral to cooling (Slightly Yin)

DIURETIC: To excite the secretion of urine, or the driving off (reduction)


of fluids.
STIMULANT: Quickens the physiological processes.
NUTRITIVE: High Vitamin and Mineral content.
CALMATIVE: A mild sedative for calming the nerves and combating
stress.
APPETITE: Increases appetite for food.
DEPURATIVE: To purify the blood (Chrophyill).
EMMENAGOGUE: Promotes menstrual discharge.
CULINARY: To give flavouring to foods, particularly salads and sauces.

Therapeutic actions of seeds:


DIURETIC: To excite the secretion of urine, or the driving off (reduction)
of fluids.
Helps to prevent cancer.
CALMATIVE: A mild sedative for calming the nerves and combating
stress.
APPETITE: Increases appetite for food. Helps children in the growing
process.

Parsley cleanses and enriches the blood, which makes it good for helping to
reduce skin disorders; and the high content of iron along with oestrogen-like
substances make it good for weak anaemic women with scanty periods.
Parsley also helps with digestion and Rheumatism.

Freshly expressed juice: 1 Teaspoon to ½ a cup of water, vitamised with


the fibre strained off. ONLY ONE (1) CUP PER DAY taken in the morning
helps with voice loss and asthma. Also a remedy for intermittent fever.

Parsley Tea: About 3 sprigs to 1 cup of boiling water. Leave for 10


minutes, then strain and drink before retiring for bed. This is an excellent
remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, menstrual colic, and relieves
rheumatism.

Note: Because it increases the menstrual flow, parsley should not be taken
in the form of tea during pregnancy or by women with heavy periods,
although it can still be used as flavouring in foods.

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Oregano
for the Circulatory System
(Oreganum vulgare)

Therapeutic actions of leaves, stems and roots:

Warming (Slightly Yang)


TONIC: Increases strength or improves the general tone of the whole
system.
EXPECTORANT: Promotes discharges from the chest and lungs.
DIGESTIVE: Increases the tone of the stomach and aids digestion.
SUDORIFIC: Produces or increases sweat.
NERVINE: Acts as a nerve sedative, calming the nerves and combating
stress.
PECTORAL: Helps remedy the complaints of the chest and lungs.
STOMACHIC: Strengthens the stomach and its digestive system.
ANTISPASMODIC: Remedy for muscle spasms attended with pain.
AROMATIC: Having an agreeable odour with a stimulating quality.
STIMULANT: Quickens the physiological processes.
DIURETIC: To excite the secretion of urine, or the driving off (reduction)
of fluids.
CALMATIVE: A mild sedative for calming the nerves and combating
stress.

Therapeutic action of oil:

RUBEFACIENT: (To rub in). Used as a liniment.

Oregano, as well as having a natural antibiotic action, also has a powerful


action on the respiratory and digestive systems, so it therefore eases colds
and flues of the cold shivery type. It is given to relieve cramps, for the relief
of painful menstruation, and for catarrh (inflammation of mucous
membrane) of the air passages, head colds, and asthma.

Tea of Oregano: 1oz (approx. 30 grams) of freshly picked or dried leaves to


1 pint (approx. ½ litre) of boiling water.

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Sage
for the Lymphatic System
(Salvia Officinalus)

Therapeutic action of leaves:

Neutral to warm (Tones both Yin and Yang)

TONIC: Increases strength or improves the general tone of the whole


system.
VULNERARY: A remedy for wounds.
HAEMOSTATIC: Stops bleeding.
CORDIAL: Beneficial to the heart.
NERVINE: Acts as a nerve sedative, calming the nerves and combating
stress.
DISINFECTANT: Cleanses infection by destroying or inhibiting the activity
of disease producing micro-organisms.
ASTRINGENT: Contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges.
FEBRIFUGE: Drives away or removes fever.
ANTISPASMODIC: Remedy for muscle spasms attended with pain.
DIGESTIVE: Increases the tone of the stomach and aids digestion.
AROMATIC: Having an agreeable odour with a stimulating quality.
STIMULANT: Quickens the physiological processes.
DIURETIC: To excite the secretion of urine, or the driving off (reduction)
of fluids.
CALMATIVE: A mild sedative for calming the nerves and combating
stress.

Sage is one of the finest prophylactics (antibiotics), fighting against


infectious diseases. It is a thousand times more beneficial to the human cell
than any synthetic antibiotic as it destroys the invading bacteria, but not the
essential healthy bacteria, which protect against further infections. As a
result Sage helps with almost any biological system especially the immune
system and digestive system.

Sage is an excellent remedy for all throat infections and the essential oil can
also be rubbed around the throat area. And it is also a fine brain tonic, useful
for concentration.

Sage Tea: 1oz (approx. 30 grams) of fresh or dried sage leaves to 1 pint
(approx. ½ litre) of boiling water. Leave for 10 minutes, then strain. Drink
when needed for all infections of the throat, tonsils, laryngitis etc. It is a
remedy for pleurisy and pneumonia; hence it is good for the lungs. It
relieves wind and cramps of the stomach and will help alleviate diarrhoea.
Sage also quietens the nerves and makes for a sound sleep.
Sage Gargle: 30g of fresh or dried leaves to ½ l of water. Boil for five (5)
minutes, strain and cool. Add some honey to improve the taste.
NOTE: Because it encourages menstruation, sage is not recommended as a
tea or rub during pregnancy and heavy periods. As with all herbal
preparations of teas, three (3) cups a day for three (3) weeks is sufficient, as
overuse or abuse causes reverse effects.

Sitting Owl uses a sprinkle on the tomato along with the salt and pepper for
his salad sandwiches.

NB: It was the Bear that gave man his knowledge of herbal medicine. Man
observed the bear eating certain plants when he was suffering a particular
problem.

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Peppermint
for Digestion
(Mentha piperita)

Therapeutic actions of the leaves:

STOMACHIC: Strengthens the stomach and its digestive system.


ANODYNE: Allays (represses), soothes or mitigates pain. Sooths or
relieves pain (PAIN KILLER)
TONIC: Increases strength or improves the general tone of the whole
system.
ANTISPASMODIC: Remedy for muscle spasms attended with pain.
CALMATIVE: A mild sedative for calming the nerves and combating
stress.
AROMATIC: Having an agreeable odour with a stimulating quality.
ANTISEPTIC: Corrects putrefaction and destroys bacteria.
ASTRINGENT: Contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges.
STIMULANT: Quickens the physiological processes.

Peppermint is the best-known STOMACHIC, so it is a good remedy for


indigestion, flatulence, and digestive disturbances. Gather just after
flowering. The flowers can be eaten too.

Peppermint Tea: ½ oz (approx. 15 grams) of fresh leaves to 1 pint (½ litre)


of boiling water.

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Rosemary
for the Mental Faculties
(Rosmarinus Officinalis)

Therapeutic actions of leaves:

Warm to Hot (Yang)

TONIC: Increases strength or improves the general tone of the whole


system.
BRAIN TONIC: Beneficial to the memory.
NERVINE: Acts as a nerve sedative, calming the nerves and combating
stress.
HEART TONIC: Beneficial to the strength of the heart.
ANTISEPTIC: Corrects putrefaction and destroys bacteria.
ASTRINGENT: Contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges.
DIURETIC: To excite the secretion of urine, or the driving off (reduction)
of fluids.
EMMENAGOGUE: Promotes menstrual discharge.
STOMACHIC: Strengthens the stomach and its digestive system.
STIMULANT: Quickens the physiological processes.
SUDORIFIC: Produces or increases sweat.
ANTISPASMODIC: Remedy for muscle spasms attended with pain.
ABORTIVE: Produces premature childbirth.

Rosemary is an excellent brain tonic, which promotes memory; hence it is a


good tea for anyone studying. It has a warming and moving (energy) action,
so it raises the Yang. It is a proven remedy for digestive disorders, wind in
the bowels, diseases of the abdominal organs, heart complaints, and dropsy.
And it is a good tonic for the nerves.
Rosemary Tea: 1oz (30g) of fresh or dried leaves to 1pt (½ litre) of boiling
water. Drink 1 cup 3 times daily. As a stomachic, for those suffering from
mild digestive upset, it may be made from 1oz (30g) of Peppermint leaves.
It is good to have 1 cup in the morning or at night made from 1 sprig of
Rosemary to 1 pint (½ litre) of boiling water, a slice of lemon, sweetened
with honey.

Note: Rosemary should not be used where high blood pressure, ‘bursting’
headaches, or any hot disease is present.

WARNING: Rosemary should not be taken during pregnancy, due to


its abortive quality.

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Thyme
for Circulation and Infections
(Thymus vulgaris)

Therapeutic actions of the whole herb:

Hot and dry (Yang)

ANTISPASMODIC: Remedy for muscle spasms attended with pain.


ANTITUSSIVE: Relieves coughing.
TONIC: Increases strength or improves the general tone of the whole
system.
EXPECTORANT: Promotes discharges from the chest and lungs.
CALMATIVE: A mild sedative for calming the nerves and combating
stress.
ANTISEPTIC: Corrects putrefaction and destroys bacteria.
PECTORAL: Helps remedy the complaints of the chest and lungs.
STIMULANT: Quickens the physiological processes.
DIURETIC: To excite the secretion of urine, or the driving off (reduction)
of fluids.
DEPURATIVE: A remedy to purify the blood.
NERVINE: Acts as a nerve sedative, calming the nerves and combating
stress.
ANODYNE: Allays (represses), soothes or mitigates pain.

Thyme has been proven to be good at strengthening the heartbeat and


increasing the metabolic rate. It also helps to get rid of bacteria and phlegm
as well as cheering and warming the heart and lifting the spirit, so it is
excellent for colds and bronchitis. Thyme put into a bath strengthens the
body against infections and improves circulation. An old, tried and proven
remedy for sprains, strains, swellings and bruising is to bath the affected
body parts with an infusion of thyme.

Thyme Tea: ½ oz (approx. 15 grams) to 1 pint (½ litre) of boiling water, 3


times daily, or more if desired. This infusion is used for cramps in the
abdomen, cramps due to period pains for women, colic, headaches, and
catarrh conditions as well as stomach cramps. Double the dose for whooping
cough.

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Marigold
for Open Wounds
(Calendula officinalis)

Therapeutic actions of flower petals:

Neutral to slightly warming (Tones both Yin and Yang)

DEPURATIVE: A remedy to purify the blood.


VERMIFUGE: Expels intestinal worms.
SUDORIFIC or DIAPHORETIC: Produces or increases sweat.
EMMENAGOGUE: Promotes menstrual discharge.
STIMULANT: Quickens the physiological processes.
COLOUR AGENT: Used in dyes.

Therapeutic actions of leaves, stem and root:

FEBRIFUGE: Drives away or removes fever.


TONIC: Increases strength or improves the general tone of the whole
system.
ASTRINGENT: Contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges.
STYPTIC: Stops minor blood flow or arrests bleeding.
STIMULANT: Quickens the physiological processes.
SUDORIFIC: Produces or increases sweat.

Marigold or Calendula is a known preventative of cancer. Other known


herbs that help the prevention of cancer are Beetroot, Horseradish, Angelica,
and the Tree of Life.

It also soothes stagnant energy in the liver; and has a strong anti-
inflammatory and healing action on the digestive system, so it is good for
treating conditions like inflammation of the stomach and stomach ulcers,
cysts, warts, gastritis, colic, diarrhoea, and irritable bowels. Marigold or
Calendula is well known as beneficial to be added to all herbal combinations
for all gynaecological problems, and the ointment form is good for rubbing
on sore nipples as a result of initial breast-feeding. An infusion, or tea, of the
flower petals is also used to remedy constipation, yellow jaundice, and
scanty or delayed menstruation.

Marigold Tea: put 1oz (approx. 30 grams) of the petals in a teacup, fill with
boiling water, leave for 10 minutes, cool, and drink 1 or 2 cups per day if
necessary. For stomach ulcers, 1 tablespoon of the above tea every 2 hours.
The tincture (alcoholic solution of a medicine) of Calendula petals is the
finest antiseptic known for open wounds; bleeding will stop and healing will
start soon after application.

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Comfrey
for the Bones
(Symphytum Officinale)

Therapeutic actions of leaves and root:

ASTRINGENT: Contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges.


HAEMOSTATIC: Stops bleeding.
STYPTIC: Both ASTRINGENT and HAEMOSTATIC. (Both of the above).
EXPECTORANT: Promotes discharges from the chest and lungs.
VULNERARY: A remedy for wounds.
SEDATIVE: Allays (represses) irritability and irritations, and reduces pain.
DEMULCENT: Lessens the effects of irritation particularly of the mucous
membrane.

Comfrey root preparation:


The root may be washed and boiled for 15 minutes, 1oz (approx. 30g) of
fresh root to 1-½ pints (approx. ¾ litre) of water. 1 cup every 2 hours for
broken bones, asthma, skin complaints, and lung infections. Of the dried
root, 2oz (approx. 60g) should be used to 1½ pints (¾ l) of water.

Comfreys, having the above properties make it useful for any type of
healing, particularly of cartilage and bone. As an ointment it is very good for
healing wounds and external ulcers. Internally it is good for treating
inflammatory conditions and ulcers of the gastro-intestinal tract. Asthma
sufferers may chew a few fresh leaves every day to get relief and build up
resistance. For anaemia, the fresh or dried leaves may be used in an infusion
of 1oz (30g) to 1pt (½ l) of boiling water, 1 cup 3 times daily.

Comfrey Poultices:
These may be made by bruising the leaves with the back of a knife, put a
slightly damp towel around the leaves. Apply to the wound, sore muscle or
swollen joint and leave on for 2 hours and then renew the poultice or give
the patient a break for about 6 hours and then repeat. One may also steep the
fresh leaves in boiling water as an alternative to bruising. The leaves can
then be removed from the water, cooled, and applied in the same manner.

Injuries to the eyes are treated successfully by Comfrey. 1 teaspoon of


freshly expressed juice from the leaves may be used in an eye bath of boiled
or distilled water. Take both internally and externally for eye injuries.

After an accident, whether or not bones have been broken, Comfrey should
be used for a few months. It will clear up whatever internal injuries there
are. One warning must be given however. Do not give Comfrey to a person
who has been in an accident for the first four days, as it has the quality to
congeal blood. This may cause a blood clot, which, if it were to lodge in an
artery, it could be dangerous.

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Garlic
for Colds and Flu
(Allium sativum)

Therapeutic actions of the whole herb:

Hot (Yang)

ANTISPASMODIC: Remedy for muscle spasms attended with pain.


TONIC: Increases strength or improves the general tone of the whole
system.
EXPECTORANT: Promotes discharges from the chest and lungs.
STIMULANT: Quickens the physiological processes.
ANTISEPTIC: Corrects putrefaction and destroys bacteria.
SUDORIFIC or DIAPHORETIC: Produces or increases sweat.
DIURETIC: To excite the secretion of urine, or the driving off (reduction)
of fluids.
CULINARY: To give flavouring to foods, particularly salads and sauces.

Garlic is now widely known for its antibiotic, antibacterial antifungal, and
antiviral effects. These qualities combined with its powerful expectorant and
its warming and strengthening action on the respiratory system, makes it
excellent for treating colds and flu of the chilliness type. Garlic also helps to
eliminate harmful bacteria created by putrefaction of food in the gut due to
slow digestion; it increases circulation, warming cold limbs, helps unclog
blocked arteries, and lowers blood pressure

When using garlic for treatment, as opposed to a preventative, take 1 clove


(segment) twice a day with lunch and dinner for up to 3 weeks.
NOTE: Garlic should not be taken when there is an excess of heat or
inflammation in the body, especially in the digestive system, as in gastritis
or ulcers.

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Nettle (Stinging Nettle)


for Everything
(Urtica Urens or Urtica Dioica)

KEY CONSTITUENTS:

SEED: Secretin.
LEAF: Flavonoids (Quercetin); Amines (Histamine, Choline, Acetylcholine
And Serotonin); Glucoquinone; Minerals (Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Silicic,
Acid); Vitamin C; Lecithin; Chlorophyll; Enzymes.

Therapeutic actions of the whole herb:

Neutral to warm (Increases Yang)

DEPURATIVE: A remedy to purify the blood.


ASTRINGENT: Contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges.
TONIC: Increases strength or improves the general tone of the whole
system.
STIMULANT: Quickens the physiological processes.
DIURETIC: To excite the secretion of urine, or the driving off (reduction)
of fluids.
DEPURATIVE: A remedy to purify the blood.
ANTINFLAMATORY: Reduces inflammation.
ANTIASTHMATIC and ANTIBRONCHIAL qualities.
HAEMOSTATIC: Stops bleeding.
ANODYNE: Allays (represses), soothes or mitigates pain (Pain Killer).
VERMIFUGE: Expels intestinal worms.
EMMENAGOGUE: Promotes menstrual discharge.
Nettle Tea with a sprig of Thyme is used for mild asthma relief and
bronchial problems. The herb is also used as a remedy for kidney troubles
and prevents scrofula, which is tuberculosis of the lymph nodes in the neck.
Nettle will expel gravel from the bladder and increase the flow of urine.
Used for neuralgia, a poultice of the fresh steeped leaves will relieve pain,
but do not leave poultice on too long or over use for pain, this herb tends to
blister the skin if over used. The tea of nettle increases the menstrual flow
and it kills and expels worms. It is also used for diarrhoea, dysentery, piles
or haemorrhoids, haemorrhages, gravel or stones, and anaemia. For chronic
rheumatism, take the fresh bruised leaves and rub on the skin.

To make a decoction use one teaspoon to a cup of water and simmer on the
stove for 10 minutes, strain and use. A tea made with the root of nettle will
help in the first stage of dropsy. And it is used for haemorrhages from the
urinary organs, lungs, intestines, nose, and stomach.

Use the boiled nettle leaves to stop bleeding almost immediately if applied
externally.

Nettle tea is good for colds and flu, pleurisy, fever, and la grippe; is an old
remedy for backache and is great for eczema. Use a tisane (tea) to help break
up and expel phlegm from the lungs and stomach; clean out the urinary
canal and the leaves alone increases breast milk production. It is good for
acne and as a blood builder and purifier.
Use nettle tea or decoction for a skin, scalp, and hair tonic to bring back the
natural colour of the hair; use as a last rinse when shampooing. Add a little
apple cider vinegar to the fresh decoction for hair use, as it helps rid
dandruff and brings back new life and natural lustre to hair.

To make a stronger decoction try making a decoction from the root and the
leaves, as it reduces prostate enlargement. A strong decoction of this nettle
herb can be used for atrophied parts of the body. Wash the herb all over the
arms, legs, shoulders, anywhere there is wasted muscles. Bath in it for
severe atrophy.

Use nettle tea for cleansing, detoxifying, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, mild
asthma, nappy rash, insect bites, and the fresh expressed juice of the leaves
to treat stinging nettle stings.

It is good to know that when the stinging varieties are dry it does not sting
you! So please try not to stress about stinging nettle, use it, it has great
medicinal virtues, the same as the non-stinging varieties.

Keep in mind that the herb nettle’s mineral content is high and is a great
tonic for depleted and frayed nerves and is a restorative after long illness.
Also use the young freshly picked tender leaves with salad greens mixed
with herb salad.

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Mulberry
for Fevers and Thirst
(Morus Nigra Family: Moraceae)

Therapeutic actions of the berry and juice:

Cooling (Yin)

NUTRITIVE: Serving to nourish.


REFRIGERANT: Cooling the body.
LAXATIVE: Relieving constipation.
DIURETIC: To excite the secretion of urine, or the driving off (reduction)
of fluids.
ASTRINGENT: Contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges.
FEBRIFUGE: Drives away or removes fever.

The Mulberry tree is found in most states of Australia, as it is a very


adaptable tree, which thrives in a cold climate as well as a subtropical one.
The fruit or expressed juice makes an excellent tonic for those who are
convalescing from febrile (fever) or infectious diseases, influenza etc. It is
cooling to the blood and quenches thirst. In the sick room, when anyone has
a fever, this drink is preferred for its tonic action and thirst quenching
qualities over any other beverage. The leaves of the mulberry are used for
rearing silkworms.
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Minerals
By: Dr. Maurice Blackmore
My theories began with an argument with a professor in medical school. He
admitted the presence of several trace minerals in human cells, but claimed
that they were accidental and of no importance.

I could not believe or accept that they were either accidental or


unnecessary. These minerals are constant in normal cells – always present
in the same amounts and proportions. It did not take long to prove to my
own satisfaction that when these minerals were in any way deficient, there
was a disastrous alteration to the structure and function of the cells.

Here then, to me was one of the “missing links” in medicine. And I have
spent forty years producing proof after proof to support my original theory.

As my research progressed, it became evident to me that these minerals


were in colloidal form, and that these colloidal minerals in various groups
dictated the type of cells to be formed.

So far, we have only isolated 11 compounds that can help correct a


deficiency of these colloidal minerals – they are called Celloids*. There
may be more, but these 11 cover a very wide field of deficiency symptoms.
They provide the key to direct repair, reconstruction or replacement of any
particular type of cell, and thus any particular type of tissue.

Our research established a great host of symptoms that could be relieved by


administering one or more of these compounds. This indicates that the
symptom is created by the effect of a deficiency of one or more of those
compounds.

It also indicates something more important. That is, that these symptoms are
evidence of faulty structure and functioning of the cells. Or, in other words,
a vast array of disease symptoms is produced by colloidal mineral
malnutrition.

One element only may be necessary, but usually the symptoms dictate the
use of two, three, or four. No type of cell depends entirely on one element
alone, but if only one element is deficient in the cell, a degeneration or
breakdown of the whole cell will result.

I should explain my unwillingness to depend on modern diet for supply of


these colloidal minerals. In the process of refining of foods a large
percentage of these elements is lost. This is known and, in some instances,
efforts are made to replace the mineral loss. The replacement minerals used,
however, are not in their proper, naturally occurring form.

Large percentages are lost in processing and in cooking. Hundreds of


chemicals are being used in food today and, in my opinion, many of them
can cause biological chemistry to deviate from its normal course. Many of
these chemicals could actually neutralise some of the natural mineral
elements. This is why I claim that modern diet is a hazardous source of
supply of the essential minerals.

Therefore Blackmores Laboratories make Celloid* Mineral Therapies.


Regarding the foods that are high in colloidal form refer to Colin’s chart

For foods high in total minerals here is a table of total minerals giving the
percentage.

Bean 3.2 Whole 2.0 Coconu 1.


s 6 flour 0 ts 00
Rye Carrots .9
Cabba 0
Almo 3.1 ge 1.8 Cauliflo .8
nds 0 Fish 1 wer 3
Strawbe .8
Corn rries 0
Lentil 3.0 1.6 Radishe .7
s 4 Raisins 4 s 4
Prunes .7
Potatoe 1
Oats 3.0 s 1.6 Cows .7
2 Eggs 0 milk 1
Meat Cherrie .7
Dried Lettuce s 0
figs 2.8 1.5 Onions .7
6 Unpoli 1 0
shed Aspara .5
Dates rice gus 4
2.7 1.5 Apples .5
2 0 0

Barle
y 1.1
2.7 0
0

Peas 1.1
0
2.5
8
Olive
s 1.1
2.3 0
4

Spina 1.0
ch 2.1 3
0

1.0
Waln 0
uts 2.0
3

Symptoms of Deficiencies
in Cell Salts
Compiled By: Colin Hill (Smiling Snake) &
Sitting Owl
From Dr Maurice Blackmore's writings
& other sources.
Function: Nerve
Nutrient
Controls grey matter of the
brain and nerve cells. It
supplies the energy for
sensitivity to light, heat,
and moisture.
Potassium K2 KALI Accelerates every
Aries functional activity.
Phosphate Hpo4 PHOS
Complaints:
Nerve and brain
weaknesses, exhaustion,
and depression.
Crying moods and
Hysteria. Irritability,
Unreliability, Warped
judgement, Blurred vision.
Function: Water
Eliminator & Liver
salt
Regulates water in the
tissues and blood,
Sodium Na2 NAT stimulating glandular
Taurus
Sulphate So4 SULPH secretions.
Complaints
Dropsy, Dysentery,
Kidney and liver disorders
and diabetes. Aching neck,
Chills, Fever, Night sweats
Function: Congestion
Remover and Blood
Conditioner
Holds Fibrin in solution
form & regenerates
Potassium KALI endocrine glands. Forms
K Cl Gemini
Chloride MUR brain cells.
Complaints
White coating on tongue,
All types of congestion,
Infection, Chicken pox,
Measles. Also heals:
Lumps in uterus, ovaries,
and breasts, Mouth ulcers,
Epilepsy, Warts,
Thrombosis, Jaundice. See
also Ca So4
Function: Tissue
Strengthener
Influences elastic fibres of
connective tissues. Thus
lack causes relaxed tissues.
Complaints
Calcium Ca CALC Varicose veins,
Cancer
Fluoride F2 FLUOR Aneurisms, Haemorrhoids,
Uterine displacement and
ruptures, Cracks on skin,
Encysted tumours, Hard
swellings, Constipation.
Tooth Decay, Curvature of
spine, Weakened eyesight.
Function: Nerve
Relaxer & Pain
reliever
Main constituent of white
nerve fibres and
controlling nerves.
Magnesium Mg MAG Complaints
Leo
Phosphate Hpo4 PHOS Many reflex actions and
varied symptoms. Fits and
Palsy, St Vitus dance,
Chorea, Convulsions,
Neuralgias, Colic,
Trembling, Stammering,
Stuttering.
Function: Cell
Oxygenator & Skin
Salt
Potassium K2 KALI In small doses this seems
Virgo to work miraculously
Sulphate So4 SULPH
when all other remedies
fail.
Complaints
Yellow coating of tongue
and yellow discharges.
Any complaints including
irrational fears.
Thickening of body oils,
Clogging of skin pores,
Falling hair and dandruff,
Insufficient bile.
Function: Acid
Neutraliser
Every human function and
chemistry, especially
decomposing lactic acid.
Sodium Na2 NAT Complaints
Libra
Phosphate Hpo4 PHOS Acidity problems,
Rheumatism, Gastric
troubles, Gall stones,
Jaundice. Early signs of
acidity is a creamy tongue
at the back.
Function: Blood
Purifier
To destroy worn out blood
corpuscles in the liver.
Often works when other
remedies fail. Thickening
Calcium Ca CAL of FIBRIN, slowing blood
Scorpio circulation, thus not
Sulphate So4 SULPH
eliminating excess fibrin.
Complaints
Ulcers, Abscesses,
Catarrhs, Lung troubles,
Boils, and Carbuncles.
Mucous, Pleurisy,
Pimples.
Function: Toxic
Eliminator and
Calcium Re-organiser
Silicon Si It helps cure some lumps
SILICEA Sagittarius
Dioxide O2 and tumours. It is a
constituent of connective
tissue.
Complaints
Arthritis, Nervous
symptoms, and some
Paralysis. Also heals:
Ligament, cartilage, and
tendon damage. Abscesses
Hip joint disease, Spina
bifida, Spinal curvature,
Whitlow. Weak nails, Poor
skin.
Function: Cell Builder
Cell growth, particularly
bone cells. NB:
Pregnancy.
Complaints
Anaemia, Malnutrition
Calcium Ca CAL
Capricorn Nephritis, Catarrhs,
Phosphate Hpo4 PHOS
Pimples, Freckles,
Eczema, Sores, Coldness,
Numbness, and Cramps in
the calves. Nerve
irritation, Indigestion,
Rheumatism.
Function: Water
Distributor
Sodium Na2 NAT Complaints
Aquarius
Chloride Cl MUR Any water or fluid in
excess or deficient
anywhere in the body.
Function:
Inflammation
Remover
To carry oxygen to all
cells. Therefore a
deficiency increases blood
Iron Fe FERR flow trying to supply
Pisces
Phosphate Po4 PHOS oxygen.
Complaints
Fever Inflammation,
Rupture of blood vessels,
Haemorrhage, Diarrhoea,
Colds, Flues, Fevers,
Infections. Pneumonia,
Glandular ulceration,
Dropsy, Diphtheria,
Mumps, Croup.

Cell Salt in Colloidal form:


FOOD GUIDE TO THE STARS
Compiled By: Colin Hill (Smiling Snake) &
Sitting Owl
Brewers yeast, Torula
Potassium K2 KALI
Aries yeast, Soya grits, Soya
Phosphate Hpo4 PHOS
milk, Soya beans, Wheat
germ, Wheat bran,
Sunflower seeds, Chick
peas, Lentils, Raw
unsalted nuts, Almonds,
Brazil nuts, Pistachios,
Rye sprouts, Dandelions,
Maragram, Oregano,
Marjoram.
Low in salt fatty acids
and Cholesterol, Fresh
salad and vegetables,
Sodium Na2 NAT
Taurus Celery, Carrots, Dried
Sulphate So4 SULPH
fruits, Figs, Resins,
Sultanas, Fresh fruits for
breakfast is beneficial.
Kelp, Brewers yeast,
Avocados, Coconut,
Meat, Dried fruit, Fresh
Potassium KALI vegetables, Asparagus,
K Cl Gemini
Chloride MUR Cabbage, Carob, Celery,
Egg plant, Koh rabi,
Parsnip, Tomato,
Lettuce.
Green vegetables,
Carrots, Raw unsalted
Calcium Ca CALC
Cancer nuts, Mild cheese
Fluoride F2 FLUOR
(especially Cottage
cheese).
Rice, Bran, Barley,
Wheat germ, Seeds, Raw
unsalted nuts, Brewers
yeast, Torula yeast, Soya
beans, Soya milk, Soya
grits, Rolled oats, Rye,
Millet, Lentils, Molasses,
Magnesium Mg MAG
Leo String beans,
Phosphate Hpo4 PHOS
Watercress, Senna,
Peppermint. DO
AVOID: Tea and Coffee,
Excessive protein, Rich
foods, Chocolate, Sweets,
Alcohol, and White
flour.
Sprouts, Green
vegetables, Brussel
sprouts, Watercress,
Deep sea kelp, Brazil
Potassium K2 KALI
Virgo nuts, Hazel nuts,
Sulphate So4 SULPH
Chestnuts, Dried figs,
Resins, Avocado,
Carrots, Corn, Egg
plant.
Egg yolks, Raw salads,
Celery, Beetroot,
Carrots, Brewers yeast,
Dried fruits, Figs,
Sodium Na2 NAT Resins, Sultanas,
Libra
Phosphate Hpo4 PHOS Sunflower seeds. DO
AVOID: White sugar,
White flour, Canned
foods, Tea and Coffee,
Carbonated beverages.
Natural cheeses, Swiss
cheese, Cheddar cheese,
Green vegetables,
Calcium Ca CAL Parsley, Watercress,
Scorpio
Sulphate So4 SULPH Molasses, Raw unsalted
nuts, Brazil nuts, Dried
fruits, Figs, Fresh egg
yolks, Sunflower seeds.
Oats, All greens,
Lettuce, Parsley,
Asparagus, Cucumber,
Silicon Si Strawberries, Sunflower
SILICEA Sagittarius
Dioxide O2 seeds, Raw pumpkin
seeds, Pepitas, Dried
figs, Sun dried apricots,
Borage.
Brewers yeast, Torula
yeast, Swiss cheeses,
Cheddar cheese, Raw
Calcium Ca CAL unsalted nuts and seeds,
4 Capricorn
Phosphate Hpo PHOS Soya grits, Soya milk,
Whey powder, Raw egg
yolks, Broccoli, Green
vegetables, Parsley.
Green vegetables,
Celery, Beetroot,
Carrots, Dried figs,
Raisins, Sultanas, Egg
Sodium Na2 NAT
Aquarius yolks, Brewers yeast,
Chloride Cl MUR
Molasses, Apples,
Huckleberries,
Gooseberries,
Strawberries.
Brewers yeast, Pepitas,
Pumpkin seeds,
Sunflower seeds, Soya
beans, Soya grit, Soya
milk, Wheat germ, Bran,
Iron Fe FERR
Pisces Onions, Strawberries,
Phosphate Po4 PHOS
Blackberries, Almonds,
Pistachios, Pine nuts,
Egg yolks, Sprouted
seeds, Pulse and grains,
Comfrey, Red clover.

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Colin's Recipes
Keep watching this space for some of Col's
Cooking Recipes.

Jason’s (Smiling Snake’s son)


Potato, Cauliflower and Cabbage
Soup
(To serve 4 – 6 ‘Earth People’)
Ingredients:
3 – 4 medium Potatoes, washed & diced.
1 Leek washed & diced.
½ of a Cauliflower washed and diced in big chunks.
¼ of a Cabbage, finely shredded.
Olive oil; Butter; Chicken stock powder; Nutmeg and Black Pepper. One
clove of Garlic – finely diced; and a big dash (1/2 a cup) of fresh cream.
Leek, Garlic, Chicken powder, and cream are all optional, and can be easily
substituted with your favourite choices.

Method:
In a large saucepan, on a moderate heat, melt two table spoons of butter, and
two table spoons of olive oil. Now add all the diced vegetables, and stirring
with a wooden spoon add the garlic, and stir for another minute. Next add
one litre of veggie broth or chicken stock and the cream, and then season
with nutmeg and black pepper (no more than two pinches of each spice).
Now bring the soup to the boil, stirring with a wooden spoon. Then drop the
heat down to a slow simmer, occasionally stirring for the next 20 – 40
minutes. Just before serving, mash with a potato masher then taste and re-
season – maybe adding a dash of Worcestershire or soy sauce and a dash
more cream. Reheat to the boil and serve with chopped chives and or
parsley. Don’t forget those warm and delicious, crusty, buttered bread roles.

Bon-appetite.

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