It is one of the bitter herbs mentioned in the Bible used to purify the temple. It is a symbol of spiritual cleansing. It strengthens the lungs, benefits poor vitality, breathlessness, and immune deficiency. It helps to prevent colds and flu and works to fight infection. Stimulates and warms the digestion and may be used for appetite loss, slow digestion and abdominal bloating. It is effect on the nervous system and mind is a distinctly invigorating one. Recommended for poor concentration, mental fatigue, and chronic nervous debility. Once considered the ?Herb of Protection?, it was thought to defend the individual and their home from negative influences. According to Oriental Medicine, it protects both physically and psychologically. It benefits the type of person who is easily affected by other?s moods and emotions, and who, as a result, quickly absorbs any tension in the environment. It helps to purge confused thoughts and negative emotions, which leads us to greater spiritual insight and generosity. Other benefits are to discharge toxins, clear lungs, open up the respiratory system, and normalizing blood pressure. Benefits bronchitis, colic, fatigue, colds, dermatitis, bruises, gout, nervous tension, arthritis, anti-inflammatory of the pulmonary, rheumatism, sore throat, stimulates and decongests liver, hepatitis, intestinal parasites, cystitis, aids nervous depression, anxiety, and regulating lipid metabolism. Use in moderation as it is a very hot and stimulating oil in nature, 4 or 5 drops may be used in a massage.
Found in: Renew, Rejuvenate, Guardian, Balance, and Humility.
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