cloudiness that darkened the sight with the juice of this plant diluted with breast milk. Of the powdered root, ½ – 1 dram; of the fresh juice, 20 – 40 drops( in some bland liquid); of the tincture, 1 – 2 fl. drams; of the aqueous extract, 5 – 10 grains. Externally: Application for progressive spreading ulcers, malignant running sores, and other spreading skin conditions such as tetters, ringworm, or cancers will show a speedy recovery if used daily. The fresh juice rubbed on warts will take them away. If persons of sensitive skin notice itching, equalize the area with diluted vinegar and water. Homoeopathic Clinical: Antrum of Highmore( inflammation of), Cancer, Chest( affections of), Chorea, Constipation, Cough, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Gall-stones, Gonorrhoea, Haemoptysis, Haemorrhoids, Headache, Influenza, Jaundice, Lachrymal fistula, Laryngismus, Liver( affections of), Nephritis, Neuralgia, Nose-bleed, Pleurodynia, Pneumonia, Rheumatism, Scald-head, Stiff neck, Taste( altered), Tumours, Warts, Whooping cough, Yawning. Russian Experience: Chistotel Bolshoy( Clean Body— Large) Chelidonium majus. Clinically the fresh extract and compound complex is used in many cases of spasmatic conditions involving the liver, and closely associated with gall-bladder, kidney and bladder. For domestic use the above administration should be in the hands of the medical practitioners, or carefully trained persons. Chelidonium is poisonous and cannot be eaten up by animals. Russian Folk Medicine: The effects of Chelidonium seem to be universal in the treatment of liver, gall-bladder, kidney and bladder. The time-honoured properties of this herb brings us unalterable use for malignant swellings and stomach conditions, used in the form of tea. Externally: The fresh leaves and stems have a milky juice that quickly turns orange-red when exposed to the air. This fluid can burn the skin, as if coloured by iodine, causing blisters that are very painful. Experimentally, treatments have shown excellent results for stopping malignant swellings and it is effective in TB, especially skin tuberculosis. For small cuts, ulcers and warts a special liniment or fresh juice can be used if very careful.
CELERY Apium graveolens, L.( N. O.: Umbelliferae)
Common Names: Smallage, Garden Celery. Features: Southern Europe, Asia and Africa have the honour of origin. In the older civilized parts it was cultivated prior to the Christian era. It is now cultivated in the British Isles, India and North America( U. S. A. and Canada). The wild biennial, or annual, herb grows in marshy places and has qualities resembling domestic celery, although it is smaller in every way and has a less agreeable taste. The seeds are dark brown; with five slender ribs; odour characteristic, agreeable; taste, aromatic, warm and pungent. Seeds and plant contain volatile and fixed oil. Solvent: Alcohol. Medicinal Parts: Root and seed. Bodily Influence: Carminative, Stimulant, Nerve Sedative, Diuretic, Aromatic, Tonic. Uses: Have you ever given thought to the seed world that is accepted as food? When we stop to think, a seed has the power to reproduce( when given the proper elements). Without debatable research, we realize that within the unit is balanced chemistry, alive with a meaningful existence.
The importance of regular uric release is not often thought of, and over a period of time can slowly diminish in amount. Celery seed is one of the herbs used in incontinence of urine, dropsical and liver trouble, rheumatism, neuralgia and nervousness, combined with suitable alteratives such as Red clover, Burdock, Iris versicolor, Mandrake, etc.