Weightloss In The Gnostic Books Options

[Avendano]

In Occult Medicine and Practical Magic I found the following ingredients for weight Loss

Horehound (Marrubium vulgare L.)
Wild Celery
Yerba Turca
Pellitory-of-the-Wall (Parietaria diffusa or P.officinalis
Frangula
Pesuna de Vaca
Blackthorn
Fuco

Now I know having a diet of Vegetables and Fruits is great to accompany exercise but how do you find these ingredients?

I'd like to use them if Samael recommended them

[Martha]

In Occult Medicine and Practical Magic I found the following ingredients for weight Loss

Horehound (Marrubium vulgare L.)
Wild Celery
Yerba Turca
Pellitory-of-the-Wall (Parietaria diffusa or P.officinalis
Frangula Pesuna de Vaca
Blackthorn
Fuco

Now I know having a diet of Vegetables and Fruits is great to accompany exercise but how do you find these ingredients? I'd like to use them if Samael recommended them

Hello. I have found many of the above mentioned ingredients for weight loss. With a little internet investigating, I think you will be able to find them for sale (in plant form or in herbal extracts). Best of luck in your quest.

Horehound


Horehound-website

Botanical name: Marrubium vulgare

Horehound is a perennial plant with small white flowers found growing in the wild throughout Europe and Asia. All parts of the plant are used medicinally.

Horehound has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information):

Bronchitis
Cough
Indigestion

Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit.
Contradictory, insufficient, or preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or minimal health benefit.
For an herb, supported by traditional use but minimal or no scientific evidence. For a supplement, little scientific support and/or minimal health benefit.
Historical or traditional use (may or may not be supported by scientific studies)
Horehound was reportedly first used in ancient Rome by the physician Galen, who recommended it as a therapy for coughs and other respiratory ailments. Like Galen, Nicholas Culpeper, the 17th-century English pharmacist, commented that it was helpful for a cough and was also useful in helping remove stubborn phlegm from the lung. Similarly, American Eclectic physicians (doctors who recommended herbs) of the 19th century remarked on its value as a medicinal plant not only for coughs and asthma but also in menstrual complaints.2

Active constituents
Horehound contains a number of constituents, including alkaloids, flavonoids, diterpenes (e.g., marrubiin), and trace amount of volatile oils.3 The major active constituent in horehound is marrubiin, which is thought to be responsible for the expectorant (promotion of coughing up of mucus) action of the herb. In addition, marrubiin contributes to the bitter taste of horehound, an action that increases the flow of saliva and gastric juice, thereby stimulating the appetite.4 These actions likely explain the long-standing use of horehound as a cough suppressant and expectorant as well as a bitter digestive tonic.

How much is usually taken?
For adults, the German Commission E monograph recommends approximately 3/4 teaspoon (4.5 grams) of horehound per day or 2–6 tablespoons (30–90 ml) of the pressed juice.5 Alternatively, horehound tea can be prepared from approximately 1/4–1/2 teaspoon (1–2 grams) of root boiled in about 7 ounces (200 ml) of water for ten minutes. Three cups (750 ml) of this tea can be drunk per day. Horehound is sometimes found in herbal lozenges that are used for coughs.

Are there any side effects or interactions?
Since horehound acts as a bitter and may increase production of stomach acid, people with gastritis or peptic ulcer disease should use it cautiously. Horehound should not be used during pregnancy, as it may stimulate contractions.

At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with horehound.

Wild celery


Wild celery (Vallisneria americana) is a plant in the family Hydrocharitaceae (the "tape-grasses"). Contrary to the implications of its name, wild celery bears little to no resembelance to the Celery one may buy at the market. Wild celery grows under water and is consumed by various animals, including the Canvasback. The plants themselves are long, limp, flat, and have a green mid-ridge. Animals may eat the entire plant (both the leaves and the underground tubers).

Apium graveolens - L.

Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves; Root; Seed.
Edible Uses: Condiment.

Leaves - raw or cooked. Mainly used as a flavouring in soups etc. They can be eaten raw but have a very strong flavour. They are toxic if consumed in large amounts. Seed - a flavouring. Used in small quantities to flavour soups and stews. An essential oil from the seed is also used as a flavouring. Root - cooked.

Medicinal Uses
Aperient; Carminative; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Galactogogue; Nervine; Stimulant; Tonic.

Wild celery has a long history of medicinal and food use. it is an aromatic bitter tonic herb that reduces blood pressure, relieves indigestion, stimulates the uterus and is anti-inflammatory. The ripe seeds, herb and root are aperient, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactogogue, nervine, stimulant and tonic. Wild celery is said to be useful in cases of hysteria, promoting restfulness and sleep and diffusing through the system a mild sustaining influence. The herb should not be prescribed for pregnant women. Seeds purchased for cultivation purposes are often dressed with a fungicide, they should not be used for medicinal purposes. The root is harvested in the autumn and can be used fresh or dried. The whole plant is harvested when fruiting and is usually liquidized to extract the juice. The seeds are harvested as they ripen and are dried for later use. An essential oil obtained from the plant has a calming effect on the central nervous system. Some of its constituents have antispasmodic, sedative and anticonvulsant actions. It has been shown to be of value in treating high blood pressure. A homeopathic remedy is made from the herb. It is used in treating rheumatism and kidney complaints.

Frangula


Frangula

Also known as:
Alder Buckthorn Bark

Uses:
• Constipation
• Bloating
• Flatulence
• Detox
• Acne

Description:
Frangula is a shrub that grows in wet conditions in many countries. It has greenish flowers and dark red berries. Bark is used from the larger branches of the shrub, and is collected in the spring.

How it works:
Frangula is a remedy for constipation, similar to senna and rhubarb, but milder. The hydroxyanthracene glycosides and bitter principles that it contains give it a stimulating laxative action that is effective but relatively gentle. They also contribute a general toning action to the digestive tract.

Resolving constipation frequently has a beneficial effect on the whole digestive system, and may remove or reduce many diverse symptoms, including the symptoms of IBS.

Additional advice:
Avoid excessive doses. Start with the minimum dose and increase slowly if it is not effective.

Herbs for Healthy Living

Pellitory-of-the-Wall

Pellitory-of-the-Wall

Botanical: Parietaria officinalis (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Urticaceae

Description
Constituents
Medicinal Action and Uses
---Synonym---Lichwort.
---Part Used---Herb.

Pellitory-of-the-Wall is a humble, inconspicuous plant belonging to the same group as the Stinging Nettle and the Hop. It is the only representative of its genus in Britain. The name of this genus, Parietaria, is derived from the Latin word paries (a wall), for it is very commonly found growing from crannies in dry walls, as its popular English name also tells us, and will frequently luxuriate in the midst of stony rubbish.
---Description---It is a much-branched, bushy, herbaceous, perennial plant, 1 to 2 feet high, with reddish, brittle stems and narrow, stalked leaves 1 to 2, inches long. The stems and veins of the under surface of the leaves are furnished with short, soft hairs, the upper surface of the leaves is nearly smooth, with sunken veins. The small, green stalkless flowers grow in clusters in the axils of the leaves and are in bloom all the summer. The filaments of their stamens are curiously jointed and so elastic that if touched before the expansion of the flower, they suddenly spring from their incurved position and scatter their pollen broadcast.

---Constituents---All parts of the plant contain nitre abundantly.

---Medicinal Action and Uses---Diuretic, laxative, refrigerant and slightly demulcent.

Pellitory-of-the-Wall is a most efficacious remedy for stone in the bladder, gravel, dropsy, stricture and other urinary complaints. Its action upon the urinary calculus is perhaps more marked than any other simple agent at present employed.

It is given in infusion or decoction, the infusion - the most usual form - 1 OZ. to 1 pint of boiling water being taken in wineglassful doses. Frequently it is combined with Wild Carrot and Parsley Piert.

Fluid extract: dose, 1 drachm.

The decoction, says Gerard, 'helpeth such as are troubled with an old cough,' and 'the decoction with a little honey is good to gargle a sore throat.' He gives us many other uses:
'The juice held awhile in the mouth easeth pains in the teeth; the distilled water of the herb drank with sugar worketh the same effect and cleanseth the skin from spots, freckles, pimples, wheals, sunburn, etc.... 'The juice dropped into the ears easeth the noise in them and taketh away the pricking and shooting pains therein.'
In the form of an ointment he tells us it is capital for piles and a remedy for gout and fistula.
The leaves may be usefully applied as poultices.

The juice of the fresh herb, made into a thin syrup will stimulate the kidneys in the same way as the infusion of the dried herb.

Ben Jonson says:
'A good old woman . . . did cure me
With sodden ale and pellitorie o' the wall.'

[Avendano]

I am so grateful for your response. Thank you so much kind Martha

[Ralph]

The directions for collecting these plants are so meticulous that I've wondered whether some of them are allegorical references. It does make me concerned about using a third-party to collect the plants. After all, it's the elemental that is important...

Now that this wonderful book is widely available in a good English translation, it might be useful for someone who knows something to compile a listing of reputable sources for the more unusual ingredients. Martha's post is certainly a start.

I was looking through the book again a couple of nights ago.

Master Samael seems to recommend a dose of 2 mL of epinephrine ("Adrenaline") to treat asthma. The entry does not discuss the patient's size, nor does it indicate what concentration of epinephrine is to be used. For most adults, a dose of 2 mL of 1:1000 epinephrine would be 2-6 times a "usual" dose.

The specific cures in this book need to be used with caution, particularly when specifics aren't given or when reference is made to an older medication.

[Tenrai]

Page 165 in the Thelema Press edition.

In the acute period of this sickness, in order to shorten its attacks, an ampoule of Adrenaline of 2 c.c must be administered.

[Nghi]

Thankyou, Tenrai!

[simple_man]

Regarding asthma, does Samael recommend any treatment of a more permanent nature?

Thank you.

[Spiritus]

Seems a little more difficult and costly then hitting the weights and doing some cardio.

Plus the above encourages muscle building, and healthy weight loss.

Which is good for your energies, seriously.

The only problem is that you can become proud or vain, however I do not allow it to become existant.

[Aristocrates]

In Occult Medicine and Practical Magic I found the following ingredients for weight Loss

Horehound (Marrubium vulgare L.)

Hello. I have found many of the above mentioned ingredients for weight loss. With a little internet investigating, I think you will be able to find them for sale (in plant form or in herbal extracts). Best of luck in your quest.

Bronchitis
Cough
Indigestion

Amazing, it seems that in addition to the prospect of weight loss as indicated by the master's medicine book, and helping those other problems, horehound is renown for these things as well, including clearing and quickening the mind and psychic faculties as well as protection:

"Named after the Egyptian god Horus and is considered sacred to Horus, Also found with isis and osiris who are the mother and father of Horus. In Egyptian rituals Horehound was used either as an incense or ritual beverage."

"It has many properties and so can work in many areas, as can most herbs. Although Horehound should not be used is someone is pregnant or nursing."

"In magical work Horehound is used widely as well as it helps you keep it together when performing rituals. As already mentioned the Egyptians used it in al ritual work as it protects from outside influences. It also brings forth parts of self which are creative and free, stimulating inspiration and new ideas. For diviners drinking horehound tea enhance their work, as the infusion clears the mind, quicken thinking and strengthens mental powers."


Horehound
Horehound is used in protective sachets, and is carried to guard against sorcery and fascination. Horehound is also scattered as an exorcism herb. Drink an infusion of the herb and it will clear your mind and promote quick thinking, as well as strengthen the mental powers. Horehound, when mixed with ash leaves and placed in a bowl of water, releases healing vibrations, and should be placed in a sickroom.

Recently I picked up some candies flavored richly with horehound, it's clear to me now these claims about effects on the mind are true.

You mentioned wild celery also, be careful with that, it's an aphrodesiac.

[freedom is bless...]

Regarding asthma, does Samael recommend any treatment of a more permanent nature?

Thank you.

I recently read in news on internet that pure silk helps to treat asthma, arthrit. It also good for your skin, does not have static electricity, does not let microbs and poluted air to get through etc. etc.
So, I went and bought pure silk pijamas for myself and my partner and silk bedsheets..

[Aristocrates]

I recently read in news on internet that pure silk helps to treat asthma, arthrit. It also good for your skin, does not have static electricity, does not let microbs and poluted air to get through etc. etc.
So, I went and bought pure silk pijamas for myself and my partner and silk bedsheets..

Eating onion will open up the bronchials, I used to eat some before workouts as otherwise I'd run out of breath easily, some say garlic as well. But beware they're rajasic foods, so they more than likely may be harmful to chastity.

[Martha]

In reference to asthma:


Inflamed airways and bronchoconstriction in asthma. Airways narrowed as a result of the inflammatory response cause wheezing.

Last year I started a Wellness program at work. One component of it is an exercise program. We exercise 3-5 times a week during our lunch breaks (we use half or 3/4 of the time for exercise and the other art to eat). Anyway, it was a nice day and we went outside to walk. After about a half hour or so of speed walking, I started to feel my chest tightening. The area has a lot of traffic and thus smog. I got back to the office, feeling very winded, couldn't catch my breath for about 20 minutes. My co-worker told me to put my arms straight into the air to open up my lung passages- it helped. After a while I was able to breathe normally again.

This had never happened to me so I went to see the doctor the next day, a respiratory specialist. He did some breathing tests on me as well as a physical and declared that I had asthma. He prescribed an inhaler, and two other drugs. I asked him about the side effects- he told me not to worry about that. I went home and read up on all of the medicine- one of the side effects was 'possible death.' I do not like taking any kind of drugs (including 'legal' prescribed drugs, so of course, I decided not to take them. I did use the inhaler over the next couple of months when it was absolutely necessary. I decided to do some of my own investigating on asthma.

The first thing I did was to figure out what my 'triggers' are. The biggest one for me is smog. I now know that I cannot exercise outdoors where there is a lot of smog. Dust too sets me off. Strong chemicals. Cold air. Cat hairs can be a little irritating as well. The point is - find out what aggravates your asthma- this is the most important first step. Then...avoid those triggers.

Here is a list of some to watch out for:
-Cold air. Cold weather can make it harder for asthmatics to breathe. Weather such as dry wind, cold air, or sudden changes in weather can sometimes bring on an asthma episode.
-Irritants in the air, including smoke from cigarettes, wood fires, or charcoal grills. Also, strong fumes or odors like household sprays, paint, gasoline, perfumes, and scented soaps. Although people are not actually allergic to these particles, they can aggravate inflamed, sensitive airways. Today most people are aware that smoking can lead to cancer and heart disease. What you may not be aware of, though, is that smoking is also a risk factor for asthma in children, and a common trigger of asthma symptoms for all ages. It may seem obvious that people with asthma should not smoke, but they should also avoid the smoke from others' cigarettes. This "secondhand" smoke, or "passive smoking," can trigger asthma symptoms in people with the disease. Studies have shown a clear link between secondhand smoke and asthma, especially in young people. Passive smoking worsens asthma in children and teens and may cause up to 26,000 new cases of asthma each year.
-Allergens (particles that cause allergies) such as dust mites, pollen, molds, pollution, and animal dander (which are tiny scales or particles that fall off hair, feathers or skin) from any pets.
-Respiratory infections such as colds, flu, sore throats, and sinus infections. These are the number one asthma trigger in children.
-Exercise and other activities that make you breathe harder. Exercise—especially in cold air—is a frequent asthma trigger. A form of asthma called exercise-induced asthma is triggered by physical activity. Symptoms of this kind of asthma may not appear until after several minutes of sustained exercise. (When symptoms appear sooner than this, it usually means that the person needs to adjust his or her treatment.) The kind of physical activities that can bring on asthma symptoms include not only exercise, but also laughing, crying, holding one's breath, and hyperventilating (rapid, shallow breathing). The symptoms of exercise-induced asthma usually go away within a few hours.
-Expressing strong emotions like anger, fear or excitement. When you experience strong emotions, your breathing changes -- even if you don’t have asthma. When a person with asthma laughs, yells, or cries hard, natural airway changes may cause wheezing or other asthma symptoms.
-Some medications like aspirin can also be related to episodes in adults who are sensitive to aspirin. Irritants in the environment can also bring on an asthma episode. These irritants may include paint fumes, smog, aerosol sprays and even perfume.

Finding triggers isn't always easy. If you do know your triggers, cutting down exposure to them may help avoid asthma and allergy attacks. If you don't know your triggers, try to limit your exposure to one suspected trigger at a time. Watch to see if you get better. This may show you if the trigger was a problem for you.

I also took some herbal supplements which helped. When I went back to the doctor I told him that I didn't the drugs he prescribed (save the inhaler a few times). He was not happy about the fact but I told him that I was taking herbal remedies and that I had figured out my triggers- he didn't believe in my herbal formulas or the acupuncture that I spoke so highly of). He was however very surprised at how much I had improved since the first time he saw me- baffled actually.

I stopped using my inhaler all together as well (I only used it the first 3 months). It has been about 9 months since then, and as long as I am mindful of my triggers- I do not have any problems. There was only one time during that period that I had difficulty. Around Christmas- I went walking/jogging- outside- but on a country road. I thought that I could handle that environment because there were hardly any cars on that road at all (I think a total of 6-8 cars passed in total). When I got back to the house, my lungs were tight. My asthma was aggravated. I had to lie down with my arms raised to get my lungs back in good working order- it tool a while though. It was dumb of me to do- now I know better. The point is- get to know your body, listen to it.

Herbal Remedies
In Occult Medicine and Practical Magic, the following herbal teas are recommended for treating asthma:, Quebracho blanco (astronium spp), Ambay, Juniper, Lavender, St. John's Wort, Lobelia, Pine, Milkwort, Horehound, Chachacoma. Some of those are difficult to find, but others are pretty common-Juniper, Lavender, St. John's Wort, Lobelia, Pine, Milkwort, Horehound. Also recommended is a concoction consisting of goat manure (I personally will stick to the herbs but f you happen to have access to goat manure, see the book for more details. I know someone who treated their daughter with it and it was very effective). I've tried the Lobelia (in a tincture) and St. John's Wort tea.

There are a lot of prepared herbal remedies out there - I used Gaia Herbs- Respiratory Defense. A wonderful book to have to learn more about all types of health matters, nutrition and herbal remedies is "Prescription for Nutritional Healing."



The following are some recommendations the authors make in treating asthma but to get all of the recommendations, see the book): Asthma-X5 from Olympian Labs- 500 to 1,000 mg 3x day, use for 8 weeks or Clear Lungs from RidgeCrest Herbals- to reduce the inflammation and mucus, opening airways- 2 capsules 2x a day. Flaxseed or Primrose oil 1,000 mg 2x a day before meals- an essential fatty acid needed for production of antiflammatory prostaglandins). Lobelia tincture is also recommended.

Diet affects asthma as well.
*Eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, oatmeal, brown rice, and whole grains is beneficial. Include garlic and onions in your diet (they contain quercetin and mustard oils which have been shown to inhibit an enzyme that aids in releasing inflammatory chemical).

*Avoid gas- producing foods, such as beans, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage and large amounts of bran- gas can irritate an asthmatic condition by putting pressure on the diaphragm. DO not eat ice cream or drink extremely cold liquids- it shocks the bronchial tubes into spasms.

*Eat lightly- small meals- a full stomach puts pressure on the diaphragm.

I get acupuncture treatments at least once a month as well.

Well, I hope that helps a little.

Best to you.

[Ralph]

Asthma can be deceptive, like a demon.

Asthma slowly takes the breath away. We can lose lung function without even realizing it. Although we feel good, our lung function might be only 79%.

Not all doctors measure lung function regularly. If we say that we are doing well, they take our word for it.

The medications from the pharmaceutical industry are very good when prescribed appropriately and used correctly, and have very few side effects.

I do not know about the herbal remedies, but I am sure that there must be effective ones.

In order not to be deceived by the demon of asthma, we must learn the ways of this demon and have the doctor check lung function regularly.

This demon is difficult to destroy. There is no cure known to Western or Eastern medicine. Control is possible, and one may of course consult the temple of medicine in the usual way.

[Seeker of Osiris]

Asthma can be deceptive, like a demon.

Asthma slowly takes the breath away. We can lose lung function without even realizing it. Although we feel good, our lung function might be only 79%.

Not all doctors measure lung function regularly. If we say that we are doing well, they take our word for it.

The medications from the pharmaceutical industry are very good when prescribed appropriately and used correctly, and have very few side effects.

I do not know about the herbal remedies, but I am sure that there must be effective ones.

In order not to be deceived by the demon of asthma, we must learn the ways of this demon and have the doctor check lung function regularly.

This demon is difficult to destroy. There is no cure known to Western or Eastern medicine. Control is possible, and one may of course consult the temple of medicine in the usual way.

No known cure?

What sickness cannot be reduced to ash by the power of the Holy Spirit?!

[samanera]

For the lungs, work with Ginseng.