American Adder's Tongue

Other Names: Serpent's Tongue, Dog's Tooth Violet, Yellow Snowdrop, Fawn Lily, Trout Lily, Lamb's Tongue, Rattlesnake Violet, Snake Leaf, Adder's Mouth

Parts Used:  Bulbs & Leaves

Medicinally:  Emetic, expectotant, emollient

Externally:  The fresh leaves are used as a poultice for stimulating when it is applied to ulcers, tumors and swellings (as in swollen ankles or any other form of swelling), drawing out splinters, .  The rest of the plant is emetic. 

Internally:  Infusions are taken internally in wineglassful doses to help in hicups & vomiting.  The fresh root is used by simmering it in milk and used for hicups and vomiting.  The leaves are used in tea to help with reducing fevers.  And it is said that if you chew the leaves it will help prevent conception.

For the infusion:  1 teaspoon of the fresh leaves (or 2 teaspoons of the fresh root) in 1 cup boiling water.  Drink daily a mouthful at a time.

For the poultice:  Use crushed leaves or simmer the root in milk to the proper consistency and apply it three or four times a day to the affected area.

Magickaly:  The Adder's Tongue:

Gender:  Feminine
Planet:  Moon
Element:  Water
Powers:  Healing

If you use Adder's Tongue for a poultice and then bury the root after use in a muddy area, it will help speed the healing.



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Hawthron Syrup: Oh soooo Good For Your Heart

Hawthorn Syrup:  Better than Maple Syrup:

Hawthorn Syrup
Rouselle Rubine & Raqib Lynn

You will need:
4 cups hawthorn berries
4 cups water
4 cups honey
juice of 1/2 lemon
cinnamon to taste

Collect the berries when ripe and red (usually in October).  Rinse & remove stems and seeds (like pits).  In a large pot, combine berries and water.  Bring to a boil, then lower heat.  Simmer for about 6 hours, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced to almost half the original amount. Berries will be soft and can be mashed at this point to make mixture thick and soupy.

After mashing the berries, stir well.  Measure the volume of liquid; you should have approximately 1 quart.

Add the honey, and bring just to boiling.  Be careful; the mixture can foam up and make a big mess.  If necessary, lower heat.  Turn off heat and add the lemon juice.  Add cinnamon or other flavorings, about 1/2 teaspoon for each cup of syrup.  Pour into mason jars; allow to cool.  Add clean lids and refrigerate.

To Use:  Use fresh or chilled as needed for healthy treats. 

Yields about 2 quarts. 

This can last up to a year (using the amounts listed above) if refrigerated and unopened, or it can be canned.  Makes a great gift.

Great on cereal, pancakes, waffles, and more.  Its a great comfort food and helps heavy carbohydrates be digested more easily and it nourishes the heart.

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