Our medical system has become too money oriantated. To find a Docter that cares about the individual is a rarity. Although they do exist, they are hard to find.
I believe that is partly why people are returning to root medicine, meaning back to what the earth has provided, in it's pure form of medicine.
Let's not forget where medicine comes from! Roots, barks, leaves,seeds,flowers. The first asprin (salicylic acid) was synthesized from the plant-Meadowsweet, later found in the bark of White Willow.
Rx for Meadowsweet-1-2 tsp. dried herb per cup of boiling water, Steep 10 min. In a tincture take 1/2 to 1 tsp. up to 3 times a day.
White Willow on the other hand contains more salicylates than meadowsweet making it a more potent natural healer.
Rx for White Willow- soak 1 tsp. of powdered bark, per cup of cold water for 8 hours. Strain. Drink up to 3 cups a day. Willow is a bitter so use honey and lemon.
A added note of caution as with any drug, pregnant women should not use these, and if any stomach upset occurs use less or discontinue use.
Another thing I would like to add about willow- break up a bunch of twigs and branches, slowly simmer in a huge pot for 8 hours and let steep for the evening, then bottle the water. What this is is a great natural growth hormone to start new plants from cuttings.
I am a believer in Eating Healthy, Drinking Pure Water, Garlic, Deep Breathing to alleviate stress ( A HUGE culprit in ill health) and Laughter! And believe in the powers of your own natural healing defenses!( People have a tendency of taking too many drugs and Doctors have a tendency for prescribing too many)
Rustic