Madame Mora’s Herbal, Lesson 3

Madame Mora’s herbal

This class is designed to show the practical application of herbs to assist with everyday needs.  The lessons printed will not outline “magical” uses for the herbs, but, if questions on this topic rise, please feel free to ask.

Also, please remember, the information in this class is a look at herbal therapies that may show promise as adjunctive treatments to conventional medical approaches, and is not meant to give specific recommendations or advise for the treatment of a specific illness, nor is it intended to be a replacement for good medical diagnosis and treatment.

Lesson 3

Salve for skin iritations.

?  Aloe – Aloe barbadensis – is a known antibiotic, astringent, and antiviral.  You will use the gel.

It is used to treat acne, bruises, burns, corns, eczema, insect bites and stings, lesions, ring worm, poison oak and ivy, psoriasis, rashes, sunburns, minor wounds, and wrinkles.

?  German Chamomile – Matricaria chamomilla – is a known analgesic, antibiotic, and antifungal.   You will use the flowers.

Used to treat bruises, minor burns, corns, dandruff, eczema, hives, rashes, sore nipples, and minor wounds.

?  Lavender – Lavandula officialis – is a known antibiotic, and insect repellent.  You will use the flowers.

Used to treat acne, minor burns, eczema, insect bites and stings, psoriasis, minor wounds.

?  Rose – Rosa canina –  is a known anesthetic and astringent.  You will use the flower petals.

Used to treat bruises, insect bites and stings, psoriasis, and minor wounds.

Assignment 3:

Use these 4 ingredients to make a salve.  Combine equal parts rose, lavender, and german chamomile with enough aloe to make a paste like mixture.  Apply this to minor skin irritations, such as those listed above.

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