Caer Anterth Mawr - Herbal Guild

Herbal Guild

Guild Principal	Assistant Guild Principal
Lady Nikea deLeon	none at this time
E-Mail: charvonne~D~O~T~kemp~A~T~gmail~D~O~T~com Phone: 414-763-2549 (No calls after 9pm please)	E-Mail: none Phone: none

The Herbal group is a group that meets once a month to discuss and learn abour herbs. If you are interested in attending or learning about the different herbs we are studying feel free to contact me.

Check out the Events & Activities page or the CAM list for upcoming dates, times, and locations of the next meeting. I have also started a topic in the CAM forum about the herb we have learned. Feel free to join in the discussion at any time.

Some Web Sites Of Interest

Vocabulary And Terms

Herb: Any species of plant that contains medicinal substances which are in harmony with the human body and are capable of preventing or curing disease.
Active Constituent: Part of the herb that is responsible for the healing action. May be more than one - but one is always dominant.
Fungus: Mushrooms, toadstools - plants that lack chlorophyll.
Tea: Mild preparation of herbs. Obtained by pouring boiling water over herb and steeping for 5 minutes - 1 teaspoon of herb to 1 cup water.
Infusion: A stronger preparation of herbs. Obtained by pouring boiling water over herbs and steeping for 20 minutes - 30 gm. of herb to 1 pint water.
Decoction: An extract or substance obtained through boiling. Used primarily for hard woody substances.
Linament: A type of thin ointment
Ointment: A medicinal or cosmetic preparation applied to the skin.
Poultice: A warm, soft, moist substance usually prepared with boiling water and thenspread on a cloth and applied to an inflamed part of the body to draw out infection. Acts as a counter irritant.

Disclaimer And Warning

Always verify whether or not you are allergic to an herb before attempting its use. Remember, it is possible to be internally allergic to a substance and not externally allergic and vice versa. Research the correct manner to accomplish these tests before using any unfamiliar herbs.

Information used by the Herbal guild of Caer Anterth Mawr has NOT been submitted to any formal tests by the guild or the SCA and such information is offered without warranty expressed or implied. The use of the information is entirely the responsibility of the user. The Guild strongly stresses caution in the use of any and all herbs. Those attempting the use of this information and techniques do so at their own risk.