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FATHER SEBASTIAN. 1821-1897

Herbalist and hydrotherapist who re-discovered the healing properties of a number of simple plants for the treatment of major diseases of the day (gout, arthritis, etc) when 19th century German pharmacy was beginning to extract and use concentrated alkaloids, glycosides (Foxglove) of plants. He insisted on use of the whole plant. Clinical experience of this tireless investigator led to the belief that Horsetail (Equisetum) arrests the growth of tumours, and where conditions are favourable may dissolve them. See: WHOLE PLANT. 

Health Source: Bartrams Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
Author: Health Encyclopedia

Hydrotherapy

The use of water in the treatment of disease. Improves function of the entire circulatory and nervous system. It may take the form of a poultice, douche, pack, sauna, fomentation, shower, immersion or colonic irrigation. Use goes back to Hippocrates and the Ancient World. In Europe, it was re-discovered by Father Sebastion Kneipp (1821-97). Water may be used as steam cold or hot packs . . . even ice! Cold water has the effect of drawing away blood from the seat of inflammation. It opens pores, dissipates heat and causes the body to sweat out impurities. Alternation of hot and cold water by a Sitz bath tones and soothes pelvic structures.

Herbs used in Hydrotherapy: Chamomile, Rosemary, Clary-sage, Bergamot, Thyme or Lavender. Peppermint, Red Clover flors.

Foot Freshener. Soak feet in hot water for 3 minutes. Follow, by plunging them into cold water for 1 minute. Repeat 15-30 minutes. Finish-off with cold. ... hydrotherapy


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