SCUTELLARIA GALERICULATA

 

SCUTELLARIA GALERICULATA

Skullcap makes you feel like you have a helmet on your head that calms and protects you.

Salt: A supreme nerve remedy with great sedative powers.

Cooling, relaxant and calming to the nerves. Skullcap is also good for tense headaches.

Mercury: Scutella means shield in latin. Skullcap is a comforting herb, traditionally used to alleviate nervous tension and exhaustion. It is used to promote emotional wellbeing and relaxation during times of occasional distress.

Sulphur: Skullcap is called for when you have a sense your soul is not completely settled into your body. This may have been caused by stress, shock or trauma. 

Spagyric tincture of Scutellaria Galericulata

Take 7 drops directly on the tongue or in a little water when in need.

It is possible to order by mailing me. 150 kr + shipping.

Scutellaria Galericulata, Skullcap, mercury, nerves, stress, worry, tension, headache, exhaustion

HYSSOPUS OFFICINALIS

 

HYSSOPUS OFFICINALIS

“Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean.”

Psalm 51:7,  The Bible

Salt: Hyssop is a fever remedy , indicated in  “slow fever”  where nerves are affected so reactions and movements are slow, numb and weak. It is deeply penetrating, opening pores and passageways deep inside the body, as well as the skin, releasing heat through the skin. It acts cooling, lubricating, cleansing fluids, removing heat and congestion.

Mold growing on the leaves of hyssop produces penicillin.

Mercury: David Dalton developped a profile for the mental state associated with hyssop that may owe something to the biblical concept. He recomends it for people who feel guilty, feel undeserving of happiness, fear punishment , fear pleasure and engage in self-sabotage.

Sulphur: Herbalist Juliette de Bairacli Levy recomends hyssop as a highly effective remedial agent in all forms of poisoning. Foxes are said to seek out this plant when poisoned.

If you feel you may be carrying some ancestral programming or karmic patterns, hyssop may bring clarity and clear this kind of metaphorically poisoning of the soul.

Spagyric tincture of Hyssopus Officinalis.

Take 3-15 drops directly on the tongue with the dropper or in a little warm water when in need.

Hyssopus officinalis, hyssop, jupiter, fear, poison, fever, karma, guilt

TILLIA CORDATA

 

TILLIA CORDATA

“Love is space and time measured by the heart.” - Marcel Proust

Salt:  Lindenflower is cooling internal heat, warm skin, fever. It is good for restlessness, hyperactivity and panic attacks.

It is supporting the respiratory system, good to take for influenza and to expell mucus in the lungs.

Mercury: Linden is soothing to the nerves, comforting to the heart and good for lucid dream work. It is good for anxiety that is felt in the heart, insomnia and stress. It has a sedative effect.

Sulphur: Marcel Proust was the first person to coin the term involuntary memory, in his novel À la Recherche du Temps Perdu (In Search of Lost Time).

Proust viewed involuntary memory as containing the "essence of the past", claiming that it was lacking from voluntary memory. In his novel, he describes an incident where he was eating lindentea soaked cake, and a childhood memory of eating lindentea soaked cake with his aunt was "revealed" to him.From this memory, he then proceeded to be reminded of the childhood home he was in, and even the town itself. This becomes a theme throughout In Search of Lost Time, with sensations reminding Proust of previous experiences. He dubbed these "involuntary memories."

Take 7-14 drops directly on the tongue or in a little tea when in need.

You can order by writing me . 150 kr + shipping

Tillia Cordata, Linden, tree, cardiotonic, heart, fever, memory, lucid dreaming, dreamwork, flu, restlessness, heat, panic attack, insomnia, stress, sun

SOLIDAGO VIRGAUERA

 

SOLIDAGO VIRGAUERA

Solidago comes from the Latin word solidus, which means: “whole” as in “to make one whole” or to bind or bring together.

Salt:Goldenrod supports the kidneys, is good for a cold stomach and  low metabolism. It is a warming, bitter and pungent remedy that is stimulating and increases digestion.

Goldenrod can be helpful in allergies, especially cat allergy with red watery itchy eyes, and itchy nose. It may also be helpful at the first stage of an urineinfection.

Mercury: For worn out people with tired and heavy feet. “Where is the nearest chair?” . Indicated for people who are to worn out to process life. Maria Treben relates how the kidneys help us to work out our emotions and if they become exhausted they slow down, the back and feet are tired and the urinary output is altered.

Sulphur: Goldenrod is a powerful internal cleaner and it is especially good to do a cure at the equinoxes, as the seasons change. Goldenrod connects you to your higher self (makes one whole). Initially emotions may be relaeased as they are cleaned out from under metaphorical carpets, but do not fear,  a stronger connection to your higher self creates enthusiasm, abundance and a more cooperative feeling in the long run. These initial feelings are the reliving of emotions and will pass as those emotions are released from the cleaning. This process can also affect one’s dreams initially.

Spagyric tincture of Solidago Virgauera.

Take 3 drops X 3 per day for allergies or as a spring or autumn-cleaning.

Either directly on the tongue or in a little warm water.

Do not use if you have kidneydamage, are pregnant or nursing.

It is possible to order by mailing me. 150 kr + shipping.

Solidago Virgauera, Goldenrod, kidneys, jupiter, emotions, worn out, allergy, cleaning, digestive system,releasing

ALOYSIA CITRODORA

 

ALOYSIA CITRODORA

When life gives you lemon verbena, make Chartreuse.

An alchemical recipe reached the religious order's headquarters at the Grande Chartreuse monastery, in Voiron, near Grenoble. It has since then been used to produce the "Elixir Végétal de la Grande Chartreuse”. Only two monks at a lifetime know the secret ingredients. Lemon verbena is one of them.

Salt: Antioxidant and strengthening for the immunesystem. Lemon Verbena reduces inflammation and fevers and may be beneficial for joint-pain, menstrual pain. Lemon verbena supports the digestive and respiratory systems.

It helps to regulate apetite.

Mercury: Lemon verbena stimulates the endocrine system, is reducing stress and nervous tension. It is uplifting and moves the spirit when one feels mentally stuck and calms down at the same time. It is nice to take in the early evening to wind down.

Sulphur: Lemon verbena has to do with the appetite for life. It may be helpful in clarifying intuitive insights and guidance, as well as feeling shielded and protected from negative or hostile energy sources. It helps one to continue to feel good no matter who is around.

Spagyric tincture of Aloysia Citrodora

Take 7 drops directly on the tongue or in a little water when in need.

it is possible to order by writing to me. 150 kr + shipping for a 10 ml bottle.

Aloysia Citrodora, Lemon Verbena, venus, antioxidant, immunesystem, inflammation, uplifting, digestive system, caugh, apetite, chartreuse

SYRINGA VULGARIS

 

SYRINGA VULGARIS

“The lilac branches are bowed under the weight of the flowers: blooming is hard, and the most important thing is - to bloom.” ( A Story About The Most Important Thing )

- Yevgeny Zamyatin

Salt: Syringa means tube in latin and the signature is the spine, our inner tube filled with cerebrospinal fluid. The branches of lilac are hollowed and may be used for pipes or flutes.

Mercury: Another signature to the spine is it´s lilac colored flowers that correspond to the crownchakra, at the top of the spine. Lilac helps to align one´s spirit with ones spine.

Ida and Pingala are the enrgy channels that flow around the spine according to Tantra and Kundaliniyoga. Lilac stimulates the flow of these channels in solving blockages that prevent us to evolve.  Lilac has to do with flexibility, releasing and no longer holding back on our development.

Sulphur: Lilac may be used to straighten and unblock not only the spine, the head and the energy that circulates through them, but also to align one´s spirit and nourish it . It may ease grief, oppression and fright that comes from long ago, perhaps from childhood. A feeling of dis-ease, lack of safety, or a sense of holding back the true self often shows up as rigidity or pain in the spine. The Lilac corresponding behavior pattern is that of someone who is constantly scanning the surroundings in case of danger. In Greek mythology Syringa was a nymph that turned herself into a Lilacbush when Pan frightened her.

Spagyric tincture of Syringa Vulgaris.

Take 7 drops directly on the tongue or in a little water when in need.

It is possible to order by sending me a message, 150 kr + shipping.

Syringa Vulgaris, Lilac, venus, spine, crownchakra, kundalini, rigidity, channel, releasing, faeries

VIOLA RIVINIANA

 

VIOLA RIVINIANA

“Do you think amethysts can be the souls of good violets?”

-        L.M. Montgomery

Salt: Violets are suited when mucosal membranes are dry, for dry caugh, and indicated in lymphatic stagnation. Violets works as a dissolver and may ease constipation.

Mercury: Violets are soothing to the restless and calming to the nerves. Reduces excessive and unwanted thoughts.

Sulphur: Full of fragrance when you meet them up close, they are easy to miss when walking by. Likewise people who need violet have many gifts that are often overlooked by others. Sensitive and highly perceptive, they hold back from contact with others for fear of being unrecognized or misunderstood.

Spagyric tincture of Viola Rivianiana (forest violet)

7 drops directly on the tongue or in a little warm water when in need.

It is possible to order by writing me.  150 kr + shipping.

Viola Riviniana, Forest Violet, Violet, Moon, demulcent, dryness, mucosal membranes, sensitive, dissolver, lymphatic system

VALERIANA OFFICINALIS

 

VALERIANA OFFICINALIS

“Without phosphorus there would be no thought.”

— Jacob Moleschott

Salt: Valerian is a remedy for insomnia, to relax muscles and ease pain.

Mercury: It is especially indicated for spinal pain and people who holds anger inside, causing a knotted feeling in the stomach or low back.

Sulphur: The root of Valerian glows in the dark of the earth by releasing phosphorus which is nourishing the soil and guiding worms and insects in the dark. Valerian help plants draw what they need from the cosmos and the earth by regulating the phosphorus processes. As inner spiritual light, phosphorus relates to the alchemical dark light, the sol niger. The dark light  represents a psychic process in which we endure painful experiences and feelings, resulting in inner spiritual and psychological growth. Food for thought.

Spagyric tincture of Valerianroot.

Small dosees are relaxing while larger doses have the opposite effect.

Start by 3 drops in a little warm water or tea when in need.

You can order by writing me a messaage. 150 kr + shipping.

Valeriana Officianlis, Valerian, root, saturn, moon,  insomnia, phosphorus, light, darkness, sleep, pain, spine

Crataegus Oxyacantha

 

CRATAEGUS OXYACANTHA

 “It's only with the heart one sees clearly, for what's essential is invisible to the eye.”

-        Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Salt: Hawthornberry is a heart-tonic for the physical heart including arteries and veins. It has a normalizing effect on cholesterols and the coronary circulation. Hawthorn improves the nutrition, energy reserve, and energy release of the heart muscle.

Hawthorn is cooling and anti-inflammatory.

Mercury: Stress and mental tention is often behind heartproblems. By reducing heat, hawthorn lessens restlessness, irritability, anxiety and nervousness that sometimes accompany heart conditions. Hawthorn brings focus by connecting with the heart.

Sulphur: Hawthorn is centering and connects us to our emotional heart. When the mind is taking over, overriding the wisdom of the heart, we suffer. The secret is to be present, relocating the conciousness from the mind to the heart, as it is actually the main organ of perception. Then we intuitively know what our purpose is  and what is our life´s plan. Tune in to the centre of your inner universe – listen to the wisdom of your heart and use it as a compass when navigating through life.

Spagyric tincture of Crataegus Oxyacantha.

Take 3-7 drops once a day for 6 months for best results. Consult your doctor if you have a heartcondition to discuss if it would clash with any prescribed medications you may take.

You can order by writing me, 150 kr + shipping.

Crataegus Oxyacantha, Hawthorn, heart, hearttonic, antiinflammatory, emotions, focus, restlessness, anxiety, sun, wisdom

ARTEMISIA VULGARIS

 

ARTEMISIA VULGARIS

Artemis- goddess of the moon and mother of nature

Salt: Mugwort is a womb herb, used for PMS, menstrual pain and too much bleeding during menses. Mugwort can help people sensitive to light and noice, restless sleepers and  sleepwalkers. It is also indicated for anemia.

Mercury: Good for memory especially for people who can´t remember simple words, names

but can describe complex, abstract and difficult concepts. Mugwort is indicated for people who get angry or arrogant when other people can´t follow their train of thought and people who speak fast, mumbled, words or syllables reversed. Mugwort is for highly intelligent, gifted and artistic people who lack common skills and comprehension. For those whom the intuitive, psychic, psychological, creative and artistic side of the mind is highly developed, but who have trouble with expression or with the world around them.

Sulphur: Mugwort is a dreamherb. It is a herb for imagination, daydreaming, creative  and intuitive processes.

It is good for everybody , men included,  who want to come into contact with their feminine instincts.

Spagyric tincture of Artemisa Vulgaris

Take 7 drops directly on the tongue or in a little warm water when in need.

Do not use while pregnant. Can cause allergy in some people.

it is possible to order by writing me , 150 kr + shipping

To Artemis

I sing of Artemis, whose shafts are of gold, who

cheers on the hounds, the pure maiden, shooter of stags, who

delights in archery, own sister to Apollo with the golden sword.

Over the shadowy hills and windy peaks she draws her golden bow,

rejoicing in the chase, and sends out grievous shafts.  The tops

of the high mountains tremble and the tangled wood echoes

awesomely with the outcry of beasts: earthquakes and the sea also

where fishes shoal.

-Homerus

Artemisia Vulgaris, Mugwort, moon, sleepwalk, insomnia, lightsensitivity, dreamwork, goddess, intuition, creativity, dyslexia, womb, PMS, speach

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Indian Cress

Tropaeolum Majus

“They flash upon that inward eye” – William Wordsworth

“Flashes the golden-coloured flower

 A fair electric flame “

– Coleridge.

Salt: Indian Cress has a high vitamin C-content , a  natural antibiotic. Good for colds, the flu and urinary tract infections.

Mercury: Indian Cress is strengthening for the immunesystem. It´s flashing bright colored flowers bring strength, joy and spice to life.

Sulphur: Indian Cress is a transformer.By turning bland, mundane experiences into ones that are spicy and dynamic. Especially at dusk, the orange flowers may appear to emit small "flashes". Once believed to be an electrical phenomenon, it is today thought to be an optical reaction in the human eye caused by the contrast between the orange flowers and the surrounding green. The phenomenon is named after Elisabeth Christina von Linné, one of Carl Linnaeus's daughters, who discovered it at age 19 and wrote a paper that was included as a reference in Erasmus Darwin´s  “The botanic garden, part II, containing the loves of the plants “.

Elizabeth Linnaeus came, through Darwin, to influence the pioneers of English Romantic poetry.

Spagyric tincture of Tropaeolum Majus

Take 7 drops directly on the tongue or in a little warm water when in need.

Can be ordered by e-mailing me. !50 kr + shipping

Tropaeolum Majus, Indian Cress, antibiotic, flu, cold, immunesystem, spice , dynamic, mars

Calluna Vulgaris

 

Calluna Vulgaris

Heather is said to grow over the final resting place of Faeries.

Salt:In recent years heather has been used successfully, especially in Germany, to treat rheumatic pains.

The reason for this is probably because it contains a substance that removes excess uric acid from the body. Heather may be used as both an antiseptic and detoxifier. It is nice in warm water with honey for a sore throat. It contains many minerals and is concidered a fertility plant.

Mercury: Heather is a mild sedative and can be good to sleep on. It is good for the nerves and the heart.

Sulphur: The virtues of a mattress made from Scottish heather were described by King James VI's tutor, George Buchanan like this:

'...... so pleasant, that it may vie in softness with the finest down, while in salubrity it far exceeds it.... and restores strength to fatigued nerves, so that those who lie down languid and weary in the evening, arise in the morning vigorous and sprightly.'

 Heather to the left (juniper to the right)

It is possible to order the spagyric tincture by writing me an e-mail. 150 kr + shipping

High Waving Heather

Emily Brontë

High waving heather, 'neath stormy blasts bending,

Midnight and moonlight and bright shining stars;

Darkness and glory rejoicingly blending,

Earth rising to heaven and heaven descending,

Man's spirit away from its drear dongeon sending,

Bursting the fetters and breaking the bars.

All down the mountain sides, wild forest lending

One mighty voice to the life-giving wind;

Rivers their banks in the jubilee rending,

Fast through the valleys a reckless course wending,

Wider and deeper their waters extending,

Leaving a desolate desert behind.

Shining and lowering and swelling and dying,

Changing for ever from midnight to noon;

Roaring like thunder, like soft music sighing,

Shadows on shadows advancing and flying,

Lightning-bright flashes the deep gloom defying,

Coming as swiftly and fading as soon.

STACHYS BETONICA

 

STACHYS BETONICA

Sell your coat and buy Betony!

Old italian proverb

Salt: Wood Betony is a herb for the head. Tension , new and older injuries to the head,  headache and to strengthen the connection between gut and brain. It is a relaxant for the muscles, muscous membranes and the nerves. It is good for ulcers and other digestive complaints.

Mercury: it is a nervine, good for spaced-out people with a solarplexus deficiancy.it helps the gut coordenating the digestive process and is grounding.

Salt: Wood Betony is said to protect from evil projections , jealousy and envy. Perhaps by strengthening the solar plexus, the will and survival instincts get stronger so bad juju have no effect.

Spagyric tincture of Stachys Betonica.

Take 7 drops directly on the tongue or in a little warm water. It should not be used while pregnant.
It is possible to order by writing me an e-mail. 150 kr + shipping. 

 

MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA

 

MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA

“Blues is easy to play, but hard to feel.” - Jimi Hendrix

Salt: A great digestive helper, good for cramp, constipation, gas, IBS, tension. It is good for fever and suited for mental and physical tension.

Mercury: Chamomile is for babies of any age. People who are intolerant to pain, “I can´t bear it” , breathing loudly to let you know that. Chamomile has a long history in folk medicine as a sedative for cross, whining and irritaed babies. People who are inclined to pick quarrels, must have it their way and snappy are soothed by chamomile.

Sulphur: The essential oil of chamomile is blue. It sweetens the soul and improves self-esteem. It is especially good for people who get angry and out of sorts with everything and everybody, very impatient, can hardly answer with civility particularly at menses or when sick.

Spagyric tincture of Matricaria Chamomilla.

Take 7 drops when in need in a little warm water or directly on the tongue.

Do not use when pregnant, if you are allergic to plants in the daisy-family or combined with alcohol. 
You can order the spagyric tincture for 150 kr + shipping by writing me an e-mail.