HEALING BY THE MOON PHASES

The Waxing Moon

The waxing phase of the Moon is the best time to build the body up. This
is when I use nurturing herbs and tonics to strengthen the body's
natural immunities

Raspberry leaf is an excellent tonic for female reproductive organs;
hawthorn berries are good for the cardiovascular system; nettle is a
great blood tonic; marshmallow root is a soothing tonic for the urinary
tract; astragalas is a wonderful immune system tonic; burdock is a good
liver tonic; red clover builds fertility; oat straw is good for the
nervous system; alfalfa is a fantastic all-around nutritive tonic.

These herbs are simple and gentle. They are best taken in a cup of tea,
three to five times a day.

During the waxing phase I also like to increase water intake to avoid
water retention. The more water we ingest, the less water our bodies
attempt to retain.

This is also a good time to apply medicinal salves and to take
therapeutic baths.

Most importantly, I work during the waxing Moon to ensure that the body
has all the nutritional support it needs. This is the body's building
time, and it needs a good supply of minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates,
lipids, and amino acids to be healthy. I would also not attempt to fast
or to lose weight during the waxing Moon.

Use energy healing techniques to strengthen and reconnect with the
earth. Be careful to ground and center when healing so that you never
use up your own life force energy. The universe is full of energy to
use, and by tapping into it you will be able to help many more people
than you could by using just your energy alone.

FULL MOON

The Full Moon lasts about three days. It is a very intense phase. Many
women still ovulate with the Full Moon.

This is the time to apply the most powerful herbs. Cayenne capsules to
treat infections of any kind. Goldenseal is a well-known herbal
antibiotic. Echinacea and lomatium are anti-viral. Dong quai is an
excellent herb for female hormonal fluctuations.

Energy healing work during the Full Moon is very powerful. On the
energetic level, it acts like a magnifying mirror. The strong lunar
energy pulls everything out of hiding and reflects it back at us.

This is often the time during an acute illness when people feel their
worst. The Full Moon intensifies whatever else is going on. Often people
aren't even aware that they're sick until the Full Moon hits.

This is also an excellent time for psychological therapy. Emotions seem
closer to the surface than usual and social inhibitions melt away.

Agendas that have been simmering under the surface tend to come out
under the light of the Full Moon.

This is a time to strengthen relationships and reaffirm bonds. Never
underestimate the healing power of simply holding someone's hand and
listening.

This is not the time for isolation or introspection. The Full Moon draws
all of life toward it. Even the solid ground rises several inches when
the Full Moon passes overhead!

WANING MOON

The waning Moon is the best time to employ therapeutic fasts. Avoid
drastic fasting. There is usually no need to starve the body to heal it.
However, it may be helpful to limit your intake to juices and soups for
a few days during the waning Moon, particularly when struggling with the
flu.

Use purifying herbs in moderation at this time. Sage, usnea, ginger,
lemon, thyme, lavender, and peppermint are all cleansing and clearing herbs.

The waning Moon is also a good time to do sweats and diaphoretic (sweat
producing) baths.

In addition, if you are trying to kick a habit, do it during the waning
phase.

Use energy healing techniques to sever unhealthy bonds and strengthen
boundaries.


NEW MOON

The New Moon is as powerful in its own way as the Full Moon. It is a
time for taking stock. It is a phase of hibernation, retreat, and
contemplation.

Avoid crowds and gatherings and seek a little time for yourself. Rest is
crucial during the New Moon. Simple foods and quiet times are powerful
healers. Many women menstruate with the New Moon. It is natural to want
to curl up in bed with a good book and nice cup of chamomile tea.

Stronger nervines (relaxing herbs) are skullcap, hops, catnip, oatstraw,
and valerian.

After the New Moon ends and that first crescent appears, then the
healing lunar cycle begins all over again. Most acute diseases do not
last a full lunar cycle.

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The information in this article is only intended to be an educational
tool, not a prescription. It is always wise to consult with your health
care provider when experiencing any illness or discomfort.

Awareness of the rhythms of nature can assist you and your health care
provider in determining the best course of treatment at any given time.
Naturally, some conditions will require that you apply therapies that
don't necessarily "fit" with the phase of the Moon.

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