The energies of our largest planet, Jupiter, are represented and expressed in
the human functions of magistrate, village elder and priest/ess. Jupiter is
the planet of the All-father in many pantheons and the corresponding
properties of generation, expansion and beneficence are consistently
fulfilled in the herbs attributed to Jupiter. While Sage and Wood Betony
wave the Jupiterian banner of royal purple in their crowns of leaves and
flowers, it is in the healing, soothing functions that the herbs as a whole
medicinally typify the benefic influence of their patron planet. Many of the
herbs act to soothe and gently heal several conditions that are well known
for causing extreme discomfort.
Wood betony is particularly useful for digestive difficulties that are (with
varying degrees of aptness) attributed commonly to overly enthusiastic Jovian
expressions of appetite. As a stomachic it is effective in relieving cramps,
vomiting, constipation, diarrhea and dysentery. While wood betony acts to
relieve the effects of Jovian excess, many of the other attributed herbs
reflect the expansive, philanthropical aspects of Jupiter by acting as
soothing salves, balms, tonics and emollients. Used internally, aloes is
generally a purgative, but when used in an external wash it is one of the
most effective of known emollients. It draws out infections and is useful as
a wound wash, exerting a soothing and healing influence on minor burns, cuts,
insect bites and wrinkles. Dandelion and linden, too, as teas act external
astringents for skin irritations and mouth and throat sores.
Oak bark is another Jovian astringent effective on skin irritations and sores
when used as a wash. As an internal astringent and digestive, it helps
control rectal problems, hemorrhoids, bloody urine, varicose veins and
internal hemorrhage. As the oak represented the All-father to the Druids,
progenitor in the arboreal hierarchies, the strength of the tree radiates and
the towering, beneficent shelter it provides to the forest have earned it by
virtue of its very demeanor its attribution to Jupiter. Pine and poplar also
produce healing balms. Poplar in particular produces a soothing salve for
internal use and an exterior application for skin rashes, burns and scrapes
non-pareil. The ascorbic acid content of pine makes it effect as a balm and
liniment where a revitalization of systemic activity is needed. Pine-resin
vapors, inhaled, are excellent in soothing respiratory ailments. Burdock
root serves as an incredible liver tonic (the organ attributed to Jupiter)
and clears the blood of hepatitis.
Jupiter herbs are expansive herbs. They bring growth, both spiritual and
material. Herbs of Jupiter expand the mind, allowing for a mental
understanding of the workings of the universe, the laws of nature and of
humankind. Traditional Jovian herbs include Agrimony, Cinquefoil, Figs, Fir
tree, Hyssop, Linden, Magnolia, Maple, Meadowsweet, Oak Sage, Sumac, Rosin
and Wood Betony.
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