For by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. Revelation 18:23In the book of Revelation in the Bible, the word sorceries comes from the greek word - pharmakeia
The word pharmakeia is where we get our word pharmacy from. Here is the entry in the Strong's Bible concordance.
Strong's number 5331 // farmakeia // pharmakeia // far-mak-i'-ah //
from 5332 ; n f
AV - sorcery 2, witchcraft 1; 3
1) the use or the administering of drugs
2) poisoning
With the love of Christ, I have to use some straight language today for the sake of the uninformed. Check out these thoughts from the pen of another Christian writer concerning drug medication.
"The human family have brought upon themselves diseases of various forms by their own wrong habits. They have not studied how to live healthfully, and their transgression of the laws of their being has produced a deplorable state of things. The people have seldom accredited their sufferings to the true cause--their own wrong course of action. They have indulged in intemperance in eating, and made a god of their appetite. In all their habits they have manifested a recklessness in regard to health and life; and when, as the result, sickness has come upon them, they have made themselves believe that God was the author of it, when their own wrong course of action has brought the sure result. When in distress, they send for the doctor, and trust their bodies in his hands, expecting that he will make them well. He deals out to them drugs, of the nature of which they know nothing; and in their blind confidence they swallow anything that the doctor may choose to give. Thus powerful poisons are often administered, which fetter nature in all her friendly efforts to recover from the abuse the system has suffered; and the patient is hurried out of this life."{RHA151899 par. 1}
"This is not always the result which follows the doctor's drugging. Sick people who take these drug-poisons do appear to get well. With some, there is sufficient life-force for nature to draw upon, to so far expel the poison from the system that the sick, having a period of rest, recover. But no credit should be allowed the drugs taken; for they only hindered nature in her efforts. All the credit should be ascribed to nature's restorative powers." {RHA151899 par. 4}
Herbs when used with understanding, provide a safe and powerful alternative to poisonous drug therapy. Here is a continuation of a descriptive list of herbal properties in alphabetical order.
ANTI-HYDROPICS - Herbs used to eliminate excess body fluids.
Agrimony, Angelica, Anise, Asparagus, Balm leaves, Balmony, Barberry, Bitter root, Black cohosh, Bladderwrack, Blessed thistle, Blood root, Blue cohosh, Blue flag, Buchu, Buckthorn, Burdock root, Butternut, Camomile, Carrot, Celery, chaparral, Cleavers, Coriander, Corn silk, Cucumber seeds, Dandelion, Elecampane, False unicorn, Fennel, Flaxseed, Gentian Golden seal, Hawthorn, Hyssop, Jamaica ginger, Licorice, Lobelia, Mandrake, Meadowsweet, Mullein, Onion, Origanum, Parsley, Plantain, Rosemary, Saffron, Sandalwood, Sassafras, Shavegrass (Horsetail), Shepherd’s purse, Skunk cabbage, Spearmint, Stinging nettle, Uva Ursa, Wahoo, Walnut leaves, Wild carrot, Wild lettuce, Wintergreen, Wood betony, Yellow dock
ANTI-LITHICS - Herbs used to prevent the formation of calculi (stones) in excretory passages. (kidneys, gallbladder)
Apples, Buchu, Elecampane, Golden rod, Gravel root, Hydrangea, Pleurisy root, Sarsaparilla, Smart weed tea (dissolves stones), Stinging nettle, Uva Ursa, Wild violet
ANTI-PERIODICS - Herbs used to relieve malarial type fevers and chills
Alstonia bark, Apple bark, Barberry, Black cohosh, Black walnut, Bladderwrack, Blessed thistle, Blue cohosh, Blood root, Boneset, Buckbean, Cedron, Camomile, Cramp bark, Eucalyptus, Gentian, Golden seal, Horehound, Lady’s slipper, Lemon, Mandrake, Oregon grape, Persimmon, Pomegranate, Red raspberry, Rosemary, Scullcap, Shepherd’s purse, Senna, Squaw vine, Vervain, Wahoo, White poplar, White willow, Winter cherry
ANTI-PHLOGISTICS - Herbs used to reduce inflammation or swelling
Acacia, Arnica (external), Balm of Gilead, Bayberry, Black cohosh (nerves), Bladderwrack, Blue cohosh (uterus), Burdock root (external), Camomile, Cayenne, Chaparral, Chickweed, Comfrey, elecampane, Fenugreek, Figwort, Fireweed, Flaxseed, Garlic juice, Ginseng (urinary), Golden seal, Hops, Hydrangea, Hyssop, Kava kava, Lobelia, Lemon, Licorice, Marshmallow, Mountain laurel, Mullein, Peppermint, Pleurisy root, Sandalwood, Sarsaparilla, Saw palmetto berries, Slippery elm, Smartweed, Solomon’s seal, Sorrel, Stinging nettle (kidney), Uva Ursa, Wormwood
ANTI-RHEUMATICS - Herbs used to prevent, relieve and cure rheumatism
Angelica, Balm of Gilead, Birch, Bitter root, Bittersweet, Black berry, Black cohosh, Bladderwrack, Blue cohosh, Blue flag, Blood root, Boneset, Buchu, Buckthorn, Bugleweed, Burdock, Cayenne, Cedar berries, Celery seed, Chaparral, Chickweed, Cloves, Comfrey, Coriander, Dandelion, Fennel, Fireweed, Horehound, Hydrangea, Hyssop, Jamaica ginger, Kava kava, Lemon juice, Lobelia, Mandrake, Mountain laurel, Mullein, Pleurisy root, Prickly ash, Primrose, Rosemary, Safflower, Sarsparilla, Sassafras, Scullcap, Skunk cabbage, Spikenard, Stinging nettle, Thyme, Turkey rhubarb, Uva Ursa, Wahoo, Watercress, White willow, Wild cherry, Wild marjoram, Wild yam, Wood betony, Wormwood, Yarrow, Yellow dock
Angelica, Balm of Gilead, Birch, Bitter root, Bittersweet, Black berry, Black cohosh, Bladderwrack, Blue cohosh, Blue flag, Blood root, Boneset, Buchu, Buckthorn, Bugleweed, Burdock, Cayenne, Cedar berries, Celery seed, Chaparral, Chickweed, Cloves, Comfrey, Coriander, Dandelion, Fennel, Fireweed, Horehound, Hydrangea, Hyssop, Jamaica ginger, Kava kava, Lemon juice, Lobelia, Mandrake, Mountain laurel, Mullein, Pleurisy root, Prickly ash, Primrose, Rosemary, Safflower, Sarsparilla, Sassafras, Scullcap, Skunk cabbage, Spikenard, Stinging nettle, Thyme, Turkey rhubarb, Uva Ursa, Wahoo, Watercress, White willow, Wild cherry, Wild marjoram, Wild yam, Wood betony, Wormwood, Yarrow, Yellow dock
To be continued...
You should not use herbs as a means to treat disease or illness unless and only if you have followed these steps first in dealing with disease symptoms.
1. Ascertain the cause
2. Correct the wrong habits and change the unhealthful conditions and
then...
3. Assist the body to heal itself
The use of herbs should complement obedience to the 8 laws of health. More information about this at www.issues-of-life.com under health issues.
By attempting to put into practice anything that you have read in this article you release Tyrone Keels from any responsibility for the results if you are dissatisfied with the outcome. Read the full disclaimer for health issues at www.issues-of-life.com
