How to Use Herbs and Spices to Heal

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By Richard Sweeney
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Use Herbs and Spices to Heal

Herbs and spices have long been used in ritual magic from the ancient Greeks and Egyptians to the early Native Americans even early Christian beliefs used herbs an spices for spiritual reasons.Herbs and spices encourage connections with the natural world and conveys a sense of ease and relaxation.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Aloe
Angelica
Asafoetida
Cactus
Echinacea
Fumitory
Garlic
Ginger
Rosemary
Rowan
Sage
Salt
Yarrow

How to Use Herbs and Spices to Heal

Step 1

Remove negativity. Asafoetida, cactus, and fumitory all fight negativity but asafetida has a strong odor so should be used sparingly. Fumitory specifically helps to fight negative thoughts.
Step 2

Purify with herbs. Burning sage is attributes with cleansing powers and salt has a long tradition as a preservative and a cleanser. Burning sage sticks will cleanse the air and environment of negativity. Covering specific problem areas with salt can purify them.
Step 3

Protect your psyche. Angelica, Garlic, Rowan, and Yarrow all offer varying degrees of psychic protection. Use Garlic and Rowan to protect your home and angelica to protect yourself personally.
Step 4

Healing wounds with herbs. Make a compress with aloe or echinacea are great for treating burns and scrapes. Aloe has skin rejuvenating powers that allow the skin to rehydrate and heal while echinacea is packed with energy.
Step 5

Have some tea. Try some tea to calm your tummy. Angelica and aloe enhanced tea are both attributed to helping with digestive problems. Try some tea to improve your memory. Tea with rosemary is reported to have memory enhancing qualities. Try tea to boost energy. Ginger and Echinacea enhanced teas are great energy boosters.