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The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

the leaf axils. The small drooping bell-shaped flowers help the body expel it. Solomon’s Seal Cold Infusion
bloom from April to June and produce a blackish-blue Tea treats both a dry cough and a productive couth,
berry that is the size of a small pea. Solomon’s seal respiratory infections, and sore throats. It has been
used as an effective treatment for tuberculosis and
bleeding in the lungs. Settlers and Native Americans
used the dried and powdered roots and flowers as a
snuff to clear the nasal and bronchial passages.
Muscular Trauma, Weaknesses, Torn Mus-
cles and Ligaments: Torn, bruised, or over
stretched muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints are
helped by taking fresh Solomon’s Seal Root Tincture or
Solomon’s Seal Tea. Rub the tincture or tea into the in-
flamed tissue 2 or 3 times a day until the tissue heals.
It is also useful for treating sprains, broken bones, her-
niated discs, painful joints, arthritis, and tendonitis. It
grows from a thick, multi-scarred rhizome that spreads soothes irritation and inflammation in the connective
underground. tissues and cartilage.
Edible Use: The young shoots are eaten cooked as a Reproductive Problems: Solomon’s seal is used
vegetable and the rhizomes can also be eaten cooked, as a treatment for reproductive problems in both men
after soaking in water to remove the bitterness. The and women. It helps with vaginal dryness, heals in-
rhizomes can be dried, powdered and used as a flour to flamed tissue, and helps with conception. It is also ef-
make bread. The berries should not be eaten and large fective for treating menstrual cramps and problems
amounts can be toxic. during or after menopause. Try Solomon’s Seal Tea or
Solomon’s Seal Tincture for use in fertility problems or
Medical Use: I primarily use Solomon’s seal as a problems with premature ejaculation.
poultice or salve for external use. It can also be used
internally as a tea or tincture. Most people use the rhi- Cardiovascular System, Diuretic, and De-
zome for medicine. It is a lubricating herb. toxification: Solomon’s seal acts as a heart tonic to
regulate the heart and lower high blood pressure. It
Prevents Bruising, Heals Blemishes, and also works as a mild diuretic to rid the body of excess
Repairs Tissue: For bruised skin, inflammations fluids and detoxify the body. Use Solomon’s Seal Tea
and swellings, infections, hemorrhoids, and boils, try a for this purpose. Consult your doctor if you are using
poultice made with the powdered roots mixed with a any prescription medications or have a known heart
little water or oil. A salve from the bruised leaves and problem.
oil can be used to treat a black eye. An application of
tea directly on the skin is used for acne and blemishes. Mild Sedative: Solomon’s Seal Tea and Tincture
People with recurring acne can use the tea as a wash. soothes the nervous system and calms the body. It also
relieves pain and discomfort, while having a tonic ef-
Stomach Inflammations, Dysentery: Solo- fect that strengthens the body.
mon’s seal root has mucilaginous properties that are
anti-inflammatory and soothe irritation in the diges- Strengthens the Immune System: The tinc-
tive tract. Try Solomon’s Seal Cold Infusion Tea for ture and tea are helpful in regulating stresses on the
helping heal gastrointestinal problems including indi- immune system. It strengthens the immune response,
gestion, heartburn, inflammations of the digestive works as an anti-inflammatory, and allows tissue to
tract, diarrhea, and ulcers. heal.
Respiratory Issues, Tuberculosis: The anti- Harvesting: Allow several years for the plant to
inflammatory properties of Solomon’s Seal help soothe grow into a large clump in need of division. Harvest in
irritated airways in the pulmonary system while its ex- the autumn after the flowers begin to fade. Dig up the
pectorant properties loosen mucus in the lungs and rhizomes, leaving several buds on each plant for a fu-
ture crop. Dry for future use.
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