rhuddlwm greenman

Herbalism and Herbology

rhuddlwm greenman

Home  |  Online Bookstore  |  How Do I Meet Witches or Find a Coven?  |  Thirteen Treasures Study Course   |  Tarot
  Celtic Resources   |   Women and Religion  |  Irish Resources  |  Shaman Resources  |  Tantra Resources  |  Herbal Resources
Welsh Resources  |  Astrology  |   Etruscans  |  Druidry  |  Delphi Oracle  |  Feng Shui  |  Knights Templar  |  Survival |  Picts  |   Mithra
Magick Crystals  |  UK Pagan Contacts   |  Articles, Notes, & Writings  |  Free Spritual Counseling & Healing  |  Search Engines

For a donation of $20 or more we will send you a 26 page professional horoscope. After making the donation, send your month, year and date of birth, place of birth and time of birth (if known) to Contact Us.   Be sure and give us your name as it appears on the Donation.  All donations are Tax Deductable and you get a professional horoscope!!

To Donate by Credit Card click on the Button Below

Thank You for Whatever you can do.

Lavalife.com

 

Click on one of the above titles to go directly to another resource or the Home Page.
General Herb Sites | Herbal Resources | Herbs By Mail | Databases and Searches | Plants and Seeds | Herbal Products

Click HERE to Find Out About the 2008 Revision of "WELSH HERBALISM"

Rosemary is an excellent herb for purification - rhuddlwm gawrINTRODUCTION TO A PAGAN PHILOSOPHY OF HERBS

(The following was compiled from several sources on the Web.)

Herbs are "Magick".  They have been the primary source of medicines for people of every culture and were considered magickal or spiritual by many of them.   An ancient earth based spiritual belief system concerning herbs appears in many ancient cultures and civilizations such as Celtic, Chinese, India,  and Native American philosophies just to name a few.  Their religious beliefs shaped their view and relationship with the Great Spirit, and the relationships between their citizens.  This was a belief system which also demonstrated a wholistic view of illness, and utilized herbs according to religious belief.

You could say that an earth centered-nature religion still permeates herbalism today.  We believe that herbalism is part of the RELIGION of NATURE, representing a balance of mind, body and spirit and relies  on an intuition as well as science. 

Pagans work with Nature, respecting and worshipping the spiritual forces they  observe.  Nature is perceived as the domain of the gods and of spirits.  Nature religions teach a philosophy of divine linking between all of the earth's inhabitants.

This philosophy recognizes that humanity and the rest of creation can become aware of the “oneness of creation”.

Herbalism is one vehicle we can use to express the oneness of creation, and foster the divinity of nature.

The art and science of herbal medicine is, for many people, the realization that we are ALL A PART OF   GAIA. - The Earth.  We teach that The Earth is a living entity with senses, intelligence, memory and the capacity to act.

Ayruveda, an Indian Science of Health, declares the Hindu concept of oneness: “...people everywhere, are beginning to understand concepts like Gaia, the ONENESS of the organism of earth. This happens by Pitta, the force of the intellect, or Vishnu the preserver (a Hindu god), who keeps balance on earth between the spiritual and demonic.”

In The Elements of Herbalism by Hoffman, it states:  “Healing is a Gaian quality, as it is a personal expression of balance and wholeness. The relationship between healing plants and people, can be seen as Gaia in action----the context of ecological embrace.”  Herbal healing is “an expression of very real and practical links with Gaia, there is an activation of ecological cycles for healing.   A unique opportunity is created by the simple act of taking herbal medicines----such healing, goes beyond the treatment of pathologies and alleviation of bodily suffering-rather, it is in the realm of the transcendental, the ineffable transformation that comes through the touch of the Great Spirit.

According to Cunningham's Wicca-a Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, Wicca is a “religion, centering around reverence for nature, as seen in the Goddess and the God. The Goddess is nature, the Universal Mother. The God is the consort of the Goddess.”

In The Roots of Healing-A Woman’s Book of Herbs, it states: “We understand that the primary “LIFE FORCE” of earth is contained within plants. We trust in earth’s healing abilities, and therefore, have continued to call upon herbs for nutritional, medicinal, and spiritual help. Our reverence for the mysteries of birth, life, death, and renewal, guides us to live in harmony with nature, closely following her rhythms. We are connected to changing seasons, the weather, and the cycles of the moon----We are known in our communities as herbalists, midwives, witches, nurses, and wise women----We have continued to practice our healing arts despite centuries of persecution by religious organizations, governments, and medical establishments----Over time, I realized that a presence of unconditional love was emanating from earth herself through herbs. This presence, I came to realize, is divine female wisdom, the great Goddess."

We believe our religion is a positive, shamanistic, nature religion, with two main deities honored and worshipped in our rites: the Goddess (the female aspect and a deity related to the ancient Mother Goddess in her triple aspects of maiden, mother and crone) and her consort, the Horned God (the male aspect).  Witchcraft is considered, by many, to be both a monistic and pantheistic religion. In simple terms, it is a positive nature based religion, preaching brotherly love, and harmony with, and respect for, all life forms. It is very similar to Native American spirituality.”

According to the late Scott Cunningham, “Earth is a manifestation of divine energy, and reveals her secrets ‘to Wiccans’, who listen to the earth. To be outdoors, is to be in the temple and surrounded by sanctity.”

To Summarize: Witchcraft is the Natural way of looking at the Earth and all its inhabiatants.   Herbcrafting is the Natural way of helping to keep the balance.

Echinecea is a wonderful blood purifier - rhuddlwm gawr BECOMING A HERBALIST

If you wish to become a Herbalist, your first step is to begin educating yourself.  This can be done by attending a reputable Herbal College in the US, Canada, or the UK, or by taking Correspondence courses.  Some courses teach a specific system of Herbal Medicine and others integrate the main systems of herbal medicine which are based on the traditional practice of Western, Chinese and Ayurvedic (East Indian) herbal medicine.

Herbal medicine is not only a profession, but it is a spiritual path.  If you feel that you are one of those who feel an inner calling as you read read this article, visit the links below.  A wise person once said that whatever energy is expended towards education is never lost.  

As you investigate the herbal schools, determine if the basic course covers the relevent areas of knowledge including:

  • specific remedies for different conditions;
  • herbal therapeutics;
  • the use of food and herbs in health and healing;
  • the foundations of Herbal theory; and,
  • providing the essential principles of herbs, including diet and energy
  • teaching the principles of disease and diagnosis within the frameworks of Western, Ayurvedic or Chinese medical systems.
  • teaching herbal preparation, therapeutics and formulary.

The second course you must take is intended for the herbal professional and for those seeking to go deeper into the theory and practice of advanced Herbology. It should include additional studies in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

The course should consists of:

  • An extensive and comprehensive materia medica, including most herbs and medicines from around the world.
  • A section emphasizing the clinical diagnosis of specific diseases and the maintenance of health.
  • A section which brings together all of the knowledge of the previous lessons to enable the student be a competent herbal consultant.

Below are various links to sites that will help you find information about various schools, herbal systems and supplies.
Catnip calms an upset stomach and eases cramps - rhuddlwm gawr GENERAL SITES

General herb sites on the internet covering a wide range of herbal interests with emphasis on health.

Back to the top

Echinecea is a wonderful blood purifier - rhuddlwm gawrHERBAL RESOURCES

  • ALGY'S HERB PAGE -- A collection of herb catalogs.
  • BOTANICAL.COM -- Resources on herbs and botanicals for health.
  • HERB WEB -- Database of medicinal uses of 40,000 plant species worldwide. Also features, "Tryptamines" a multimedia web-based book about shamanic and modern uses of teonanacatl and ayahuasca.
  • A MODERN HERBAL HOME PAGE -- The searchable hyper-text version of A Modern Herbal, by Mrs. M. Grieve
  • HERB NET -- Herb Net Magazine and lots of information for herbal enthusiasts.

Back to the top

Catnip calms an upset stomach and eases cramps - rhuddlwm gawrHERBS THROUGH THE MAIL

Back to the top

Saw palmetto is effective for prostate problems - rhuddlwm gawrHERB AND PLANT DATABASES AND SEARCHES

Back to the top

Ginko is well-known for its ability to assist with poor memory - rhuddlwm gawrHERB PLANTS AND SEEDS SITES

Back to the top

Lavender rejuvenates the spirits and alleviates - rhuddlwm gawr HERBAL PRODUCTS

Back to the top

There have been visitors to this page since January 1, 2005

 

lancebar

Contact us at our e-mail: dynionmwyn23@hotmail.com

rhuddlwm gawr kokopelli Author:  Rebecca Lawrence
Copyright © 1977, 1992, 2003 by Church of Y Dynion Mwyn.   All rights reserved.
Revised: 10 Apr 2008 20:45:38 -0400

Wicca book of shadows

 For information on all individuals and organizations listed in this website, or the name of a contact person in your area that can give you further information on the Church of Y Dynion Mwyn, contact dynionmwyn23@hotmail.com . Let us hear from you!

You may also call us at 000-000-0000 If you access our voice mail, we will call you back collect if long distance.

Or, you can write to DM, P.O. Box 672125, Marietta, GA 30006-0006

Return to the Welsh Witchcraft Homepage