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The Special Properties of Plants
Our ancestors knew of the special properties of plants, their ability to heal, some bringing a swift and painless death, others to help with an easier childbirth as well as treating septic wounds or animal bites. The wise woman or cunning man knew of the psychic properties, to bring visions and for deep sleep or enhanced wakefulness, allowing them to explore further the power of plants through otherworldly journeying, meeting with the Goddess and God, asking for enlightenment and the ability to help others with this knowledge. They knew too of the plants properties to flavour food, nourishing the body. They held knowledge of the plants abilities to freshen the atmosphere inside their homes, and other practical uses, such as providing raw materials for making rope, clothes and shelter. |
