A Magickal Herball Compleat.pdf - Magicka School

Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is symptomatic of other conditions, often as a result of dietary changes,
viral or bacterial infections, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease and Colitis.
Indicated Herbs Use
Agrimony Take as a tea at initial onset of symptoms.
Cayenne Aids the prevention of loose stools.
Fenugreek As a tea will have a soothing effect on the intestines.
Marshmallow Root A similar soothing effect.
Psyllium Seeds Will absorb the water from loose stools.
Ear Infections
Ear infections are frequently caused by colds and other infections that affect the
upper respiratory tract. Fever may be present as well as other symptoms associated
with colds.
It is often said that you should never place anything smaller than an elbow inside
the ear. Two of the remedies below make use of cotton wool and care should be
taken that the amount of wool is large enough so that it does not fall down the
hole.
Indicated Herbs Use
Echinacea Use as a tincture to quicken healing and improve drainage.
Garlic oil
Will help fight infection when placed on cotton wool and
put inside the ear.
Golden Seal Fortifies the immune system and aids a quick recovery.
Green Tea Helps fight viruses.
Mullein oil
Soothes the ear canal lining. Apply to cotton wool and
place inside the ear.
St. John’s Wort Useful for combating viruses and reduce inflammation.
Eczema
Eczema is a condition that causes dry, red, inflamed patches of scaly skin that are
often itchy. Rashes and lesions may appear on the behind the knees, the back and
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