Now that everyone is starting to realize their immunity has been compromised in one way or another and everyone has become even more susceptible to rampant viruses ... it might be a good time to learn about natural medicines or remedies. There is science to back up a lot of the remedies that come from plants. In fact, many synthetic chemical medicines are based on plant remedies. Plants contain various chemical compounds that interact with the body's chemistry and cause certain reactions. THIS IS SCIENCE.
While it is true that many remedies have not been studied "scientifically" the fact remains that many of these remedies and medicines DO WORK. And since every body is different, each remedy or medicine will have a different effect on each individual who uses it.
And it is also true that dosage is crucial. It is not advised that seeds and bulbs and various plant materials deemed toxic or poisonous by some "experts" be fearlessly, carelessly gathered or sampled.
Interesting to note: tomatoes and potatoes are part of the nightshade family and contain solanine, an alkaloid that is toxic in large doses. People DIE from eating green potatoes or from being exposed to the fumes from decomposing potatoes.
And tomatoes were originally cultivated in Mexico as ornamentals BECAUSE they were known to be poisonous!
People who do use plants know exactly how to prepare and store the plants they are using. They carefully collect and measure, preserve, observe and conserve the environment they work in.
BLUE FLAG aka poison flag
Native to the northeastern wetlands, it grows everywhere it is damp. You can find it or plant it near marshes, swamps, ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, drainage ditches, ravines, meadows, etc.
The rhizomes/tubers love the moisture. The flowers are beautiful and bold -- blue to purple and violet with bright yellow sepals.
It attracts hummingbirds and other birds but the roots/rhizomes are considered toxic to livestock.
And the entire plant may cause contact dermatitis.
"The rhizome of the Blue Flag is poisonous, but was used by colonists, with guidance from Indian people, for various healing purposes. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)
Through the years, iris flowers have symbolized power, with the three parts representing wisdom, faith and courage. (Kershaw)
Irises have been used medicinally in the past, but their rootstocks are dangerously poisonous. Some tribes used the two outermost fibres of the leaves to spin strong, very fine, highly esteemed twine. Powdered iris root, called orris, smells like violets and has been added to perfume and potpourri. (Kershaw)"
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=irve2
The root/rhizome has magical uses and is believed to attract wealth and prosperity. It is put in to cash registers to increase business and carried in pockets for financial gain. People use it medicinally for bloating, swelling, thyroid problems such as goiter, stomach conditions that cause headaches or migraines, liver problems and skin conditons such as eczema, psoriasis, and open ulcers...
It is also used as an immune enhancer, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and intestinal detoxifier.
https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Blue-Flag-Cid2989
How poison is the poison? That is for the "experts" to decide. In other words don't try it at home unless under the guidance of someone who knows what they are doing ... except for magic, spinning twine or in a sachet.
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