Lung Clearer

Spikenard

LUNG CLEARER

Medicine: Spikenard (Aralia racemosa)

Path: 8 Increase
Directions: West/East
Vision: Wind power without influencing warrior spirit within
Physiology: Outer body (lungs), Inner effect (energize)

Indigenous Use: An expectorant that is effective in treating asthma and bronchitis.
Other Uses: Native Americans applied root poultices externally to boils, infections and wounds.
Preparation: You can make tea by pouring one cup of boiling water over two teaspoons of powdered spikenard root. Brew for thirty minutes and then strain.
Availability: Found in rich woods from eastern Canada down to Georgia, west to Kansas and north to Minnesota. Common (Herbal Supplier)

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