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A Happy Samhain to All<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Two Herbs Associated with Samhain are Ginger and Licorice. Both are great for the season.<\/p>\n \n Ginger:\u00a0 The parts used are the Rhizomes.\u00a0 An old Indian proverb says, \u201cevery good quality is contained in Ginger.\u201d\u00a0 Ginger has been used since the dawn of time for healing.\u00a0 Modern science has supported some of it’s traditional medicinal uses.\u00a0 Among other things ginger is is used to treat motion and morning sickness, digestive problems, heart disease and stroke, ulcers, arthritis, women’s health concerns, and cold and flu.<\/p>\n \n Ginger is a tropical perennial that grows from a tuberous underground stem or rhizome.<\/p>\n \n Just in time for Samhain, here’s a recipe for Gingerbread Witches:<\/p>\n \n \u00a0Gingerbread Witches<\/p>\n \n 1\/2 cup softened butter<\/p>\n 1 cup brown sugar<\/p>\n 2 teaspoons ground ginger<\/p>\n 2 teaspoons cinnamon<\/p>\n 1\/2 teaspoons allspice<\/p>\n 1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n 1\/2 cup molasses<\/p>\n 1 egg<\/p>\n 3 1\/2 cups flour<\/p>\n 1 teaspoon baking soda<\/p>\n 1\/2 teaspoon baking powder<\/p>\n raisins<\/p>\n \n In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, ginger,<\/p>\n cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Beat in the molasses and egg.<\/p>\n In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder, mixing<\/p>\n well. Add to the molasses mixture and stir until smooth.<\/p>\n Divide the dough into four equal parts. Cover with aluminum foil or plastic<\/p>\n wrap, and then chill for 1 1\/2 to 2 hours in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n When ready, roll each quarter to 1\/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured<\/p>\n surface with a floured rolling pin. Cut the dough with a Witch-shaped cookie<\/p>\n cutter (or other Hallowe’en-theme cutters such as pumpkins, bats, skulls,<\/p>\n etc.) Press raisins into the dough to make eyes, mouth, buttons, and so on.<\/p>\n Place the gingerbread Witches on a greased cookie sheet and bake in a<\/p>\n 350-degree preheated oven for eight to ten minutes or until golden brown.<\/p>\n Remove from the oven and place on wire racks to cool. Decorate the cookies<\/p>\n with black and orange colored icing if desired.<\/p>\n This recipe yields about 30 cookies.<\/p>\n \n from “The Wicca Spellbook”<\/p>\n by Gerina Dunwich<\/p>\n \n Licorice<\/p>\n \n Licorice is both beneficial and controversial.\u00a0 Advocates point out it’s many uses, used around the world for thousands of years.\u00a0 Critics concede the herbs effectiveness but it insists that it’s :potentially life-threatening side effects\u201d make it too dangerous to use.\u00a0 For healthy adults who ingest the herb in recommended amounts, licorice’s benefits greatly outweigh the risks.\u00a0 Licorice is recommended to treat cough, colds and sore throats, ulcers, canker sores, herpes and hepatitis.\u00a0 It should not be used in patients with high blood pressure.\u00a0 Licorice is an erect, hardy perennial that reaches 3 to 7 feet.\u00a0 Small, alternate, inch-long leaflets and \u00bd inch purple midsummer flowers.<\/p>\n \n How to Make Sore Throat Soothers With Recipes<\/p>\n \n \u00a0These Soothing Throat Pills work wonders for sore throat, laryngitis and other infections of the throat or mouth.<\/p>\n \u2022 2 parts licorice root powder 1. Follow the instructions for making herbal pills (See Below) to Make Throat Soothers with Licorice. Feel free to adjust the flavors to suit your taste.<\/p>\n 2. To use: Take 1 or 2 Soothing Throat Pills daily for best results.<\/p>\n Licorice-Ginger Pills<\/p>\n This tasty and soothing Licorice-Ginger Pills recipe is for singers and those with sore throats.<\/p>\n \u2022 2 tablespoons licorice root powder \n \n Making Herbal Pills<\/p>\n \n Make Herbal Pills with Antiviral Herbs<\/p>\n Making herbal pills is a good project to do with children, who are more prone to take their medicine if they\u2019ve had a hand in making it. Carob or cocoa powder is added to make these pill balls tasty as well as effective. Licorice root powder could also be used to make a licorice pill.<\/p>\n 1. Place powdered herbs in a bowl and mix with a few drops of water and enough honey (or maple syrup) to make a sticky paste. (Try these two herbal blend recipes: Soothing Throat Pills and Licorice-Ginger Pills.)<\/p>\n 2. If you like, add one to two drops of essential oil to the bowl and mix, either for flavor or for added medicinal properties. (Note: Some essential oils are not intended for internal use; if you\u2019re not sure whether an essential oil is safe to consume, consult a health-care professional.) Wintergreen and peppermint essential oils make excellent flavoring agents.<\/p>\n 3. Thicken the mixture with carob or unsweetened cocoa powder to form a thick, smooth paste. Knead until smooth.<\/p>\n 4. Break off small bits of dough and roll them into small, pill-size balls. You can roll the pills in carob or cocoa powder for a finished look, if you like.<\/p>\n 5. Dry the pills in a dehydrator, or place them on a cookie sheet and dry them in the oven at a low temperature (around 150 degrees, or with just the oven light on). Sun-dry them in warm, dry weather.<\/p>\n Recipes obtained from the www.HerbCompanion.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A Happy Samhain to All Two Herbs Associated with Samhain are Ginger and Licorice. Both are great for the season. Ginger:\u00a0 The parts used are the Rhizomes.\u00a0 An old Indian proverb says, \u201cevery good quality is contained in Ginger.\u201d\u00a0 Ginger has been used since the dawn of time for healing.\u00a0 Modern science has supported some of it’s traditional medicinal uses.\u00a0 Among other things ginger is is used to treat motion and morning sickness, digestive problems, heart disease and stroke, ulcers, arthritis, women’s health concerns, and cold and flu. Ginger is a tropical perennial that grows from a tuberous underground stem or rhizome. Just in time for Samhain, here’s a recipe for Gingerbread Witches: \u00a0Gingerbread Witches 1\/2 cup softened butter 1 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1\/2 teaspoons allspice 1\/2 teaspoon salt 1\/2 cup molasses 1 egg 3 1\/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1\/2 teaspoon baking powder raisins In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Beat in the molasses and egg. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder, mixing well. Add to the molasses mixture and stir until smooth. Divide the dough into four equal parts. Cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, and then chill for 1 1\/2 to 2 hours in the refrigerator. When ready, roll each quarter to 1\/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin. Cut the dough with a Witch-shaped cookie cutter (or other Hallowe’en-theme cutters such as pumpkins, bats, skulls, etc.) Press raisins into the dough to make eyes, mouth, buttons, and so on. Place the gingerbread Witches on a greased cookie sheet and bake in a 350-degree preheated oven for eight to ten minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and place on wire racks to cool. Decorate the cookies with black and orange colored icing if desired. This recipe yields about 30 cookies. from “The Wicca Spellbook” by Gerina Dunwich Licorice Licorice is both beneficial and controversial.\u00a0 Advocates point out it’s many uses, used around the world for thousands of years.\u00a0 Critics concede the herbs effectiveness but it insists that it’s :potentially life-threatening side effects\u201d make it too dangerous to use.\u00a0 For healthy adults who ingest the herb in recommended amounts, licorice’s benefits greatly outweigh the risks.\u00a0 Licorice is recommended to treat cough, colds and sore throats, ulcers, canker sores, herpes and hepatitis.\u00a0 It should not be used in patients with high blood pressure.\u00a0 Licorice is an erect, hardy perennial that reaches 3 to 7 feet.\u00a0 Small, alternate, inch-long leaflets and \u00bd inch purple midsummer flowers. How to Make Sore Throat Soothers With Recipes \u00a0These Soothing Throat Pills work wonders for sore throat, laryngitis and other infections of the throat or mouth. \u2022 2 parts licorice root powder \u2022 1 part echinacea root powder \u2022 1 part goldenseal root powder (Note: We recommend organically cultivated goldenseal, as the wild plant is endangered due to overharvesting.) \u2022 1 part marshmallow root powder \u2022 Honey \u2022 Few drops peppermint essential oil \u2022 Carob powder 1. Follow the instructions for making herbal pills (See Below) to Make Throat Soothers with Licorice. Feel free to adjust the flavors to suit your taste. 2. To use: Take 1 or 2 Soothing Throat Pills daily for best results. Licorice-Ginger Pills This tasty and soothing Licorice-Ginger Pills recipe is for singers and those with sore throats. \u2022 2 tablespoons licorice root powder \u2022 1 teaspoon gingerroot powder \u2022 Honey \u2022 Cinnamon or cocoa powder Follow the instructions for making herbal pills in Make Throat Soothers with Licorice. Use honey and 1 to 2 drops water to form the paste, and cinnamon or cocoa powder as a thickener. To use: Take 1 or 2 Licorice-Ginger Pills as needed. Making Herbal Pills Make Herbal Pills with Antiviral Herbs Making herbal pills is a good project to do with children, who are more prone to take their medicine if they\u2019ve had a hand in making it. Carob or cocoa powder is added to make these pill balls tasty as well as effective. Licorice root powder could also be used to make a licorice pill. 1. Place powdered herbs in a bowl and mix with a few drops of water and enough honey (or maple syrup) to make a sticky paste. (Try these two herbal blend recipes: Soothing Throat Pills and Licorice-Ginger Pills.) 2. If you like, add one to two drops of essential oil to the bowl and mix, either for flavor or for added medicinal properties. (Note: Some essential oils are not intended for internal use; if you\u2019re not sure whether an essential oil is safe to consume, consult a health-care professional.) Wintergreen and peppermint essential oils make excellent flavoring agents. 3. Thicken the mixture with carob or unsweetened cocoa powder to form a thick, smooth paste. Knead until smooth. 4. Break off small bits of dough and roll them into small, pill-size balls. You can roll the pills in carob or cocoa powder for a finished look, if you like. 5. Dry the pills in a dehydrator, or place them on a cookie sheet and dry them in the oven at a low temperature (around 150 degrees, or with just the oven light on). Sun-dry them in warm, dry weather. Once dried, these pills will keep indefinitely. Store these throat soothers in a glass jar in a cool, dark location. 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\n\u2022 1 part echinacea root powder
\n\u2022 1 part goldenseal root powder (Note: We recommend organically cultivated goldenseal, as the wild plant is endangered due to overharvesting.)
\n\u2022 1 part marshmallow root powder
\n\u2022 Honey
\n\u2022 Few drops peppermint essential oil
\n\u2022 Carob powder<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 1 teaspoon gingerroot powder
\n\u2022 Honey
\n\u2022 Cinnamon or cocoa powder<\/p>\n\n
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