Some Words of Introduction

Stones

Since early childhood I have had an affinity for stones of all types. Here, within the realm of adulthood, my love of stones has blossomed to include studies of the various energetic attributes of assorted crystals, gems and minerals and the effects they can have on our well-being, our relationships, our lives.
Several of my closest and dearest friends also relate significantly to our earthy chunks of beauty. I think we agree that their influence is signicicant enough for further exploration, study and practice.
From 'worry stones' in your pocket to hot stone massage, salt scrubs and mud baths to the jewels on the breastplate of Moses and his brother Aaron, and the crowns of European royalty, the rings, pins, bracelets, pendants and baubles bedecking so many of us today, we humans have for milennia made the earth element an important and beneficial part of our lives.

Herbs

So too, and even more biologically imperative is our relationship with herbs. The importance of herbs surpasses their ability to season our food. The health benefits of herbs constitute the first and foremost vitamin supplements of mankind and are often used thusly to this day.
Within this blog we shall examine various stones and assorted herbs and discuss some of their properties.

ETC.

This forum will not stop with these two topics. we will look at how they can relate and work together toward achieving a desired result. Also we will include information on essential oils, Angels, and just about anything else that comes up and seems appropriate. Reader input is welcomed and encouraged.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Plaintain, A Remarkable Herb

Plaintain is, like the dandelion, thought by many to be a weed. It is not!
This precious herb will, under undisturbed conditions, grow abundantly in most areas throughout the U.S. and beyond.
Used in healing by the Native Americans and other indigenous people, it fell out of favor along with so many other herbs as a result of two things: the witch burnings, and the so-called advances in modern medicine and pharmaceuticals.
Reputed to help treat epilepsy, bites, infections and inflamations, the leaves and seeds can also be used in cooking and the young leaves are good in salads. Both varities of the plant are replete with significant amounts of several essential vitamins. It is also reported to aid in smoking cessation.
Anecdotally speaking, when I was a small child, I recall sitting beneath my favorite tree and 'feeding' plaintain to my dolls and stuffed animals. I knew intuitionally, that it was good, but my Mom had made me promise to never eat anything I found outside. Bummer.
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