The world today is a world of progress, no one doubts that. We managed to do in 200 years of industrial revolution, which could make thousands and thousands of tumultuous history.

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This recipe is for a ‘Lime Blossom Bath’, but it can be used as a guideline for any of the herbs mentioned.
Pour 1L/2pt of boiling water onto one or two handfuls of the Lime Blossom, leave it to stand for half an hour, then strain the liquid and add it to the hot bath, which [...]

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A poultice made from Flax Seed is excellent for chest complaints.
1: Take a handful of Flax Seed, place inside a small bowl and stir thoroughly with boiling water, until it reaches it consistency of thick paste.
2: Spread the paste about 1cm thick on linen leaving the sides of the linen free and avoiding lumps [...]

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Infusions may be drunk hot – which is normally best for a medicinal herb tea – or cold, or have ice cream in them. They may be sweetened with Licorice Root, honey or even brown sugar.
Herbal teabags can be made by filling little muslin bags with herbal mixtures, taking care to remember how many teaspoonfuls [...]

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A number of herbs markedly stimulate the uterus; this is the basis of the action of some emmenagogues. Under most conditions this is of no consequence, but during pregnancy it is important that no externally produced stimulation or spasm occurs in the uterus, as this may trigger a miscarriage.
The most common of these stimulating herbs [...]

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This is a recipie for a simple Marigold ointment, which is excellent for cuts, sores or minor burns.
Procedure:
Take 60g/2 oz (for about a handful) of freshly picked Marigold Flowers, ad to 200g/7 ozmelted petroleum jelly (Vaseline) for about ten minutes, stirring well. Then sift it through fine gauze and press out all the liquid from [...]

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The ‘whole’ individual – mind, body, spirit and emotions – in the wider social setting of lifestyles and behaviour is part of a greater whole, however. Humanity itself exists in the context of the entire planet. All these levels work together in a dynamic, integrated system.
It seems clear that many health issues – stress, asthma, [...]

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