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Slippery Slippery Elm
Elm
Medicinal: Slippery Elm is used to neutralize stomach acids. It is used to boost the
adrenal glands, draws out impurities and heals all parts of the body. It is most useful
for the respiratory system. Externally it is an excellent healer for burns, skin cancers,
poison ivy, and wounds.
Magickal: Slippery elm is burned to stop gossip.
Growing: The inner bark of the slippery elm is the portion used for healing. It is a
deciduous tree that grows 50-80 feet tall. It needs full sun and good soils. It is found
from Canada to Florida, west to the Dakotas and Texas.
Solomon's Solomon's Solomon's Seal
Seal
Medicinal: Solomon's Seal is used to treat tuberculosis, diabetes, and wasting diseases.
It is also used as a kidney tonic, and as a healer of broken bones.
Magickal: It is added to protection sachets and incenses. It is also used for exorcisms
and cleansing mixtures.
Growing: Solomon's Seal is a perennial herb that grows from 1-3 feet high. It prefers
moist woods, thickets, and roadsides. It prefers full to partial sun.
Spearmint
Spearmint
Medicinal: Spearmint is a valuable herb for stopping vomiting during pregnancy. It is
gentle enough to use for colic in babies, while aiding in curing colds, flu, and gas.
Magickal: Spearmint is added to healing incenses and sachets to aid in healing lung
diseases and other afflictions. Place some in a sleeping pillow for protection during
sleep.
Growing: Grow Spearmint as you would any other member of the Mint family. It is a
perennial growing to three feet tall and is tolerable of many different growing
conditions.
Squawvine
Squawvine
Medicinal: Squawvine is most beneficial in childbirth. It strengthens the uterus, helps
prevent miscarriage, and relieves congestion of the uterus and ovaries. It's antiseptic
properties make it valuable for treating vaginal infections, and is a natural nerve
sedative. It is most often used in combination with Raspberry.