Solomons Seal
Also known as: Dropberry, Lady’s Seals, Sealroot, Sealwort, Solomon Seal, St. Mary’s Seal
Uses: Anti-inflammatory, Blood Pressure, Boils & Rashes, Bone Injuries, Bruises, Culinary, Digestive, Expectorant, Insect Bites, Medicinal, Muscular-Skeletal support, Pain Relief, Piles, Tumours
Parts used: Flowers, roots/rhizomes & new shoots *Berries are poisonous
Preparation: creams, Flower Essences, Herbal Tea, New shoots boiled like Asparagus, Poultice, Salve, Sleep Aid, Spray, Tincture, Topical Skin & Cosmetic Products
- Symbolizes: Protection
- Associated with: Brow Chakra
- Element: Earth
- Governed by: Saturn
Considered one of the top 10 healing plants in Asia
& of great value by early North Americans & Europeans
As a cosmetic Culpepper says:
‘the diluted water of the whole plant used to the face or other parts of the skin, cleanses it from freckles, spots or any marks whatever, leaving the place fresh, fair and lovely, for which purpose it is much used by the Italian ladies and is the principal ingredient of most of the cosmetics and beauty washes advertised by perfumers at high price.’
Solomon’s Seal Roots are used in treating a variety of ailments. Some ways they have been used are:
- blood cleanser
- blood pressure
- restoring damaged cartilage and connecting tissue.
- easing inflammation, bruising, wounds and skin irritations.
- healing bone injuries (broken, stressed) and associated connective tissues
- increasing synovial fluid to reduce grinding in joints.
- toning tendons, ligaments, joints and attachments associated with repetitive stress, injury and inflammation.
- upset stomach
- loosening mucous in lungs
- pain relief
- reproductive health
- sleeping aid
Bones, Ligaments, Muscles, Soft Tissue, Synovial fluid
Solomon Seal can support healing of acute trauma to the body’s muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, joints and cartilage. It encourages tightening or loosening of muscles, ligaments, and tendons as needed; helping damaged tissues return to their original states; creating a balance that can correct old injuries and help prevent new ones; and helping the body produce more or better quality synovial fluid so that joints have less friction. It has been used to support recovery from surgery.
Brain
Solomon’s Seal can support increased mental clarity, concentration, and sleep.
Heart & Blood
Solomon’s Seal has been used to lower blood pressure and clean blood. It also lowers blood sugar.
Pain
Solomon’s Seal supports relief from pain.
Respiratory
Solomon’s Seal helps to clear congestion and loosen mucous in the lungs and soothe throat irritation.
Skin
Solomon’s Seal can be used as a poultice on boils, skin irritations and bruising.
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Traditional uses and properties of herbs are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. Any serious health concerns or if you are pregnant, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs.
